Clinical Support Assistant (Dietetics)

You will undertake duties to help patients meet their nutritional needs, you will hold a patient caseload under the supervision of registered dietitians and carry out reviews of progress for patients with non-complex needs.

You will deliver basic dietary advice on healthy eating to individuals and within group settings and assist in developing nutrition education resources. You will also work closely with the catering departments and be involved in menu analysis.

Full support and supervision will be provided by the dietitians who are experienced in working with patients with mental health issues and learning disabilities. The service is committed to providing a high-quality dietetic service and relevant training and development opportunities will be available to build the skills needed to work within this challenging but rewarding environment.

Everyone in our service is actively encouraged to take part in the development of the Dietetics Service within the Trust including audit and promotion of the service through various events and initiatives. Your development is important to us.

We take dietetic students from Teesside and Newcastle Universities, and it is expected that you will be involved in student training.

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

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