Dietetic Assistant

Job Description

Are you a Dietetic Graduate or Dietetic Assistant looking to give your career the best start? If so, this might be for you.

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Join the team at Bere Clinic and enjoy a rewarding career as a Dietetic Assistant, where you will provide care to some of the most vulnerable people in society.As you work 37.5 hours a week, you will join a team that provides specialist eating disorder care and support to children and young people in Waterlooville.You will work under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian, which will see you take responsibility for supporting the day-to-day duties, including providing support for therapeutic interventions, collecting and monitoring baseline nutritional data and reviewing the young persons' nutritional needs.As a Dietetic Assistant, you will participate in the preparation and updating of information and resources for individuals and groups, which will see you review young peoples compliance with nutritional advice, dietary preference and intake and provide reports on their progression.You will be a part of an environment where there is a strong emphasis on teamwork and CPD, where you will have continuous access to a range of training opportunities to move your career forward.Other responsibilities:Assist and participate in the planning and facilitation of a range of training sessions and group workCollect data for audit or research purposes and record information accuratelyPromote healthy eating to young people within a nutrition education frameworkEnsure appropriate documentation is in place for a safe discharge, including appropriate follow-upTo be successful in this role, you'll need:Experience of working within a CAMHS and/or eating disorder serviceThe NCFE CACHE level 2 Certificate in Healthcare Support Services OR The NCFE CACHE level 3 Diploma in Healthcare SupportAssociate member of the British Dietetic AssociationDemonstrate basic understanding of nutrition and dietetics as it relates to eating disordersAn understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilitiesTheoretical knowledge of Eating DisordersWhere you will be working:Location : Bere Clinic, Hemlock Road, Waterlooville, PO8 8QTBere Clinic is a 12 bed Children and Young People's Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) to support young people aged 12-18 with eating disorders.With an onsite school providing educational services while the young people are in our care and full multidisciplinary team, it's a great opportunity to be part of something new and help shape its future.What You'll GetAt Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:Annual base salary of £25,565The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goalsAccess to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balanceAccess to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discountsLife Assurance, for added peace of mindStream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can beEnhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special timePension contribution, to help secure your futureFree meals and free parkingAbout your next employer:Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care.

With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. xwwtmva

It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users.

All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure