151 Social Services / Housing jobs in Chryston, North Lanarkshire

We are looking to recruit a Dietetic Assistant to join the Dietetic department at University Hospital Wishaw. The successful candidate will support the community dietetic department in the delivery of nutritional support service. This will be done by providing defined and delegated aspects of nutritional care under the direction of a qualified dietitian and by undertaking a range of defined support functions. If you have an interest in nutrition, enjoy working and communicating with people this is the job for you! Training and a mentorship program will be provided in all aspects of the job.

• SVQ III in healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent experience working within a caring environment/role.
• Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary/agency team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks effectively within a busy environment.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• To actively participate in the Personal Development Plan process to fulfil the requirements of continuing professional development.
• Working knowledge of basic information technology, Previous experience in health care assistant role and/or in primary care
• Experience of working in the domiciliary / outpatient setting / Hospital setting with paediatrics or Adult patients
• Basic technical skills in nutrition or willingness and ability to learn
• Ability to work as a member of a team and understanding of limitations of own role within it
• Car driver with a full, valid UK/EU/EEA drivers licence
• Flexible to suit needs of the service
  
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