Job overview

We have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Dietetic Assistant to join our forward-thinking and friendly Nutrition and Dietetic Department.  We are a high-profile service providing Nutrition & Dietetic services to Charing Cross, St Mary’s and Hammersmith Hospitals. This Dietetic Assistant post will be based at Charing Cross Hospital. 

You will be required to have excellent communication, administrative, organisational and interpersonal skills to support the department’s dietetic service.  

If you can prioritise your workload, enjoy teamwork and work under pressure; we look forward to receiving your application.  Knowledge / experience in nutrition is not essential but would be beneficial.  

Requests for Dietetic apprenticeship / HCPC registration hours are not guaranteed.

Main duties of the job

• To assist qualified therapy staff to deliver patient care, assessment and treatment including individual and group sessions.
• To carry out tasks, activities and responsibilities delegated by a qualified therapist.
• To follow instructions of treating qualified therapist to treat patients following a designated treatment plan.
• Gain valid informed consent prior to and as an ongoing process of any intervention.  
• To work within a legal framework, under the supervision of a qualified therapist, including for those patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
• To safely use a range of therapy and medical equipment as appropriate to role, following training.
• To assist with the care of patients including preparing drinks, supervising eating and drinking, toileting, dressing and undressing, as appropriate to role.
• To be able to recognise change in the condition of a patient with guidance from the qualified therapist and to observe and record the patient response to any treatment undertaken and report change to clinician.
• To manage clinical risk within a caseload at all times including observing patients in all situations applicable to within therapy sessions, ensuring safety and security at all times.
• To demonstrate physical ability, dexterity and co-ordination to carry out therapy interventions.
• To be able to cope with potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner.
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Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.  

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.  Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,  part time or job share.  Please talk to  us at interview.