Clinical Support Worker - Higher (Dietetics - Home Enteral Feeding )

Job overview

NUTRITION & DIETETIC SERVICES

1. 5 hours per week (part-time working may be considered)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised person, with excellent communication skills, to join our team based at The James Cook University Hospital site.

This is a busy role so candidates will need to be highly motivated and have a flexible approach to their role to ensure the needs of the service are met. You will need to be able to work under pressure using your own initiative.

Successful candidates must have:

3 A-levels OR Health and Science T-level OR equivalent level 3 qualification(s) and Functional Skills (level 2) OR

As a level 3 apprenticeship, such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway)

AND/OR

Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties

• Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3;
• Theoretical knowledge
• Experience of a range of care and related procedures
• clinical observations
• knowledge of relevant legislation

This role supports an already established team of dietitians and discharge coordinator who manage patients who are tube fed at home

Main duties of the job

Working within defined scope of practice and service guidelines, key aspects of this role will include:

• assessing the nutritional needs of non-complex adult patients with a range of medical conditions,
• devising programmes of dietetic care under dietetic supervision,
• monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of dietary intervention and providing regular feedback to the supervising dietitian.
• Supporting team with the discharge and ongoing administrative management of patients how are fed via a feeding tube in the community
• Liaising with dietitians, community staff, home enteral feeding company, ward staff daily

This post also offers exciting opportunities for continued development in a well-established service.

We are part of the South Tees Nutrition and Dietetic service working across The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland community, Friarage Hospital Northallerton and Hambleton & Richmond community.

This vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.

Working for our organisation

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

• Your Leadership Impact
• Service Improvement for Beginners

After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

• 3 A-levels OR Health and Science T-level OR equivalent level 3 qualification(s) and Functional Skills (level 2) OR As a level 3 apprenticeship, such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway) AND/OR Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties AND/OR Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3; Theoretical knowledge Experience of a range of care and related procedures clinical observations knowledge of relevant legislation

• Member of the British Dietetic Association
• To have completed the Care Certificate

Experience

• Experience of working in health or social care.
• Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings

• Experience of using electronic records systems i.e. SystmOne
• Experience of working in an NHS care role.

Knowledge and Skills

• Use of databases/spreadsheets
• IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems.

personal attributes

• Interest in nutrition

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)

It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.

As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.

If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected]

Right to Work in the UK

Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.

Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.

We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.

The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.

Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.

Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.

Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.

IMPORTANT - Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.

This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.

The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted.

Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable.

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.