Applications are invited for the permanent post of Dietetic Support Worker based at the University Hospital of Wales (UHW). We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated candidate to join our friendly and busy team of dietitians, dietetic support workers and assistant practitioners working with the under nourished hospital population.
The role is practically based with a high emphasis on multi-disciplinary team working and communication.
The post offers learning and development opportunities.
The post holder will need to be dynamic and passionate about nutrition.
You will be working to enhance the nutrition and hydration of the acute assessment unit patient population and identify patient’s that are at risk of malnutrition using a nutritional risk assessment as well as supporting the dietitians and nursing staff within the service.
The role will involve collecting information including diet history, and monitoring nutritional intake; encouraging patients at risk of malnutrition to achieve an adequate nutritional intake; assisting patients to eat and drink which may require feeding at the bedside; encouraging nourishing snacks and drinks; promoting protected mealtimes, and good hydration practices.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
