Kidney Team Dietetic Support Worker | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Welcome to the Nutrition and Dietetics team at Dorset County Hospital! We are a forward-thinking, positive and friendly team made up of administrative staff, dietetic apprentices, dietetic support workers, dietitians and nutrition nurses.
This is a full time, permanent position for a Dietetic Support Worker to join the Kidney Dietetic team at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester. The post holder will work within the well-established team, under the guidance of Dietitians to provide support to adult patients at Dorset County Hospital.
A suitable applicant should have experience working as part of a team, IT and organisational skills as well as a proactivity and a positive can-do attitude. Experience of working or volunteering within a healthcare environment is essential. The applicant should have a caring nature and exceptional interpersonal skills as you will be working closely with patients and other health professionals.
Dorchester has excellent road and transport links to Poole, Bournemouth, Southampton and London whilst offering the very best of a rural and sea side lifestyle. West Dorset includes some of the UK's best beaches, a number of National Trust properties to visit and the picturesque Jurassic Coastline.If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your skills within a friendly and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
You will be part of the Dorset County Hospital Dietetic Department with a team of 30 Dietetic, Nurse and Admin staff and you will have easy access to them for peer and senior support.
Your line manager will provide regular guidance/support, reviews and help you develop your skills. The Department encourages CPD and benefits from good relationships with neighbouring Dietetic Teams, in addition to monthly Departmental meetings that the post holder would be actively involved in.
Please see Job Description and Person specification attached for the full list of roles and responsibilities.
This advert closes on Monday 10 Feb 2025