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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic associate practitioner to join the paediatric dietetic team at Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust based in the East Riding of Yorkshire. We are looking for someone who has experience of working within dietetics and can work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.  As a small team we are looking someone who has good communication skills, is hard working and enjoys working as part of a team. 

This role will involve delivering clinics both face-to-face or via telephone or video call.  As a team we see patients with conditions such as allergy, restrictive eating, enteral tube feeding, nutrition support and children with complex health needs. You will be expected to work closely with qualified dietitians to provide assessment and review of dietetic care plans. The role will also involve the development and delivery of group sessions with dietetic supervision.  As a small team we pride ourselves in providing support and supervision to help your continuing professional development. 

At times you will be asked to provide administrative cover in absence of the current administrator, but full training will be provided to support this. 

Main duties of the job

• To support the Dietitian in delivery of high level, quality care and evidence based interventions in line with local and national guidance.
• To plan, provide and evaluate nutritional interventions within a framework laid down by the Dietitian, in group and individual settings.
• To supervise/support identified assistant practitioners and students.
• To undertake administrative duties as required.
• To manage a caseload, including self directed planning and time management.

Working for our organisation

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you’ll need to get you started.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

From city to countryside, market towns to moors you’ll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.

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