Job summary
- Main area
- Dietetics
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term/Secondment Due to Funding)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 070-ACS017-0325
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Montgomery County Infirmary
- Town
- Newtown
- Salary
- £26,928 - £29,551 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Assistant Practitioner - Dietetics
Band 4
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Job overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
Are you interested in nutrition, and passionate about improving health and patient care? An opportunity has arisen to work as a Dietetic Assistant Practitioner (location flexible) to support nutrition screening of inpatients to limit frailty and improve health outcomes. You will be well supported by our enthusiastic and friendly community clinical team Dietetic services across Powys.
This is a fixed term opportunity during which we will aim to gather data to support ongoing funding by demonstrating impact and support to busy ward staff, patients and families. Time will be spent visiting PTHB wards (face to face where practicable), or by TEAMS promoting nutrition screening and appropriate actions such as provision of supplements, fortified foods and liaison with wider heath teams. Strong communication, IT and teamworking skills are essential, well suited to a HCSW who knows PTHB, is interested in nutrition, and who seeks personal development.
Main duties of the job
Delivers high quality, compassionate, evidence-based care to a group of patients following the initial assessment by the Registered Practitioner utilising person-centred approaches which promote health and independence.
Under leadership and direction of the Registered Practitioner; ensure that all patients have appropriate individualized, clinical assessments/ risk assessments providing accurate feedback to the team as necessary.
Effectively monitors the patient’s condition recognising deterioration in their physical or mental condition and liaises with the Registered Practitioner in an appropriate and timely manner to review / reassess care needs as required.
Contributes to the on-going assessment of the patient providing information to inform assessments and discussing any changes to planned care with the Registered Practitioner.
Demonstrates effective approaches to monitoring signs and symptoms of physical, mental, cognitive, behavioural and emotional distress, deterioration or improvement.
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As an Assistant Practitioner the post holder is expected to independently manage their own work and case load, undertaking tasks delegated by a Registered Practitioner with appropriate supervision in place. Having an understanding of evidence-based practice and delivering care in line with current evidence, take responsibility for taking action relative to an individual’s health and care in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
Responsible for some elements of assessment, implementing programmes of care and modifying individualised care plans, reporting back to the Registered Practitioner. They may delegate work to others and may supervise, teach and assess other staff.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post, but English and/ or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
For an informal chat please contact or email:
Rhiain Morris (Clinical Lead Dietitian)
01639 846428
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Certificate in Healthcare (120 Level 4 CQFW Credits) or NVQ Level 3/ A-Levels/ BTEC in Healthcare associated certificate with significant demonstrable experience in the field of specialism
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role of Assistant Practitioner in the context of the weight management team and interdisciplinary team and the organisation
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
- Demonstrates knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate registered professional for expert help and advic
- Demonstrates an understanding of the legislation related to Safeguarding
- Good understanding of person-centred care
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of attendance at courses / study days pertinent to speciality
- Experience within specialty
Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent clinical experience of working within a relevant healthcare service environment
Desirable criteria
- Experience within specialty
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to function as an Assistant Practitioner without direct supervision
- Ability to delegate
- Able to undertake patient assessments within agreed competency and protocols
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- Ability to deal with nonroutine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contac
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with patients, their families, carers and colleagues
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model for Trainee Assistant Practitioners
- Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills
- Ability to actively listen and communicate sensitive or difficult information in a clear and compassionate manner
- Information technology skills
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak WelshAbility to speak Welsh
- Evidence of competence in clinical skills pertinent to specialty
- Ability to effect change in a positive manner
- Ability to diffuse difficult / threatening situations
Values/Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate behaviours and attitudes which align to the Health Board’s Values and Behaviour Framework
- Shows empathy and compassion towards others – a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else’s shoes
- Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect
- Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough
- Shows respect for others’ views and appreciate others’ inputs and encourage colleagues to display our values
- Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues)
- Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others’ behaviours impact on people’s experiences and the organisation’s reputation
- Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement
- Excellent timekeeping and a flexible approach to work
- Able to apply and sustain mental effort required to carry out detailed work requiring high levels of concentration, multi-tasking, and emotionally supporting patients and their families
- Can demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety issues
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable criteria
- Awareness and understanding of the impact of weight stigma
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rhiain Morris
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Dietitian
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01639 846428
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