Sandra Wanek

Sandra Wanek

Dietitian/ Assistant Manager

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  • About me

    HCPC Registered Dietitian | VDD zertifizierte Diätassistentin | Postgraduate Student, MRes Clinical Research

  • Education

    • London Metropolitan University

      2020 - 2023
      Bachelor of Science - BSc(Hons) Dietetics 1:1 - First Class Honours

      Activities and Societies: Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) A three-year accelerated full-time degree, which included modules for Dietitians in Human Nutrition, Management of Disease, Nutrition and Dietetic Care, Systems Pathology, Biochemistry, Food Science and Microbiology, Management of Health and Social Care, Applied Public Health Nutrition and Applied Health Psychology.I completed two 12-week practice-based learning placements in NHS community settings, where I managed my caseload of adult patients from week 9. The caseloads covered… Show more A three-year accelerated full-time degree, which included modules for Dietitians in Human Nutrition, Management of Disease, Nutrition and Dietetic Care, Systems Pathology, Biochemistry, Food Science and Microbiology, Management of Health and Social Care, Applied Public Health Nutrition and Applied Health Psychology.I completed two 12-week practice-based learning placements in NHS community settings, where I managed my caseload of adult patients from week 9. The caseloads covered Nutrition Support (Oral/Enteral), Gastroenterology, Tier 3 Weight Management, Type 2 Diabetes, Stroke and Oncology. I also delivered a 1-hour PowerPoint presentation on healthy eating to stroke patients and a two-hour Type 2 diabetes education session together with a pier. For both placements, I conducted an audit together with other students.My Undergraduate Dissertation was a systematic review-type research on the role of vitamin D on multiple sclerose symptoms and disease progression. Show less

    • Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

      2003 - 2006
      Diätassistentin (German Dietitan) Dietetics 1.7 | equivalent to 2:1 - Second Class Honours (Upper Division)

      Activities and Societies: Member of Verband der Diätassistenten (German Association of Dietitians) A three-year full-time professional qualification - included models for Dietitians such as Human Nutrition, Management of Disease, Biochemistry, Food Science and Hygiene, Dietetic Treatment and the preparation of special meal plans/diets.Clinical placements focused on developing practical skills. I gained experience in one-to-one and group consultations in hospitals and conducted a presentation on healthy eating for 30 people.

    • City, University of London

      2024 - 2025
      Master of Research - MRes Clinical Research
  • Experience

    • Apetito AG

      Jan 2007 - Sept 2015
      Dietitian/ Assistant Manager

      Independently prepared, cooked and served fresh meals for up to 200 guests, worked under pressure as part of a team to meet tight deadlines Followed all regulations for safe food storage Effectively monitored food hygiene and safety standards (HACCP), carrying out risk assessments and maintaining high standards Demonstrated extensive knowledge of dietary care for the elderly. Completed dietary assessments, calculated nutritional values, prepared meals and advised patients and staff Jointly responsible for the management of five staff, successfully motivated team members, even in difficult situations and managed in a co-operative style Show less

    • Historic Royal Palaces

      Mar 2016 - Oct 2018
      Admission Assistant

      Successfully created and updated a membership folder for all sites of HRP, using Word and Excel. Proactively dealt with customer enquiries and complaints in a friendly and professional manner and consistently delivered high standard of customer service and jointly awarded for ‘exceptional performance’ after the May bank holiday weekendConsistently exceeded sales and gift aid targets with a positive and flexible approachEffectively collaborated with colleagues to enhance the visitor experience Assisted colleagues across different attractions, gaining insights in different working procedures Show less

    • The Royal Household

      Nov 2018 - Sept 2020
      Admissions Assistant

      Proactively dealt with customer enquiries and complaints in a friendly and professional manner and was three times awarded as ‘customer service champion’ Consistently exceeded sales and gift aid targets with a positive and flexible approachEffectively collaborated with colleagues to enhance the visitor experience Assisted colleagues across different attractions, gaining insights in different working procedures

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Fortbildungszertifikat für Diätassistenten

      VDD Verband der Diätassistenten - Deutscher Berufsverband e. V.
      Nov 2023
    • Registered Dietitian

      The Health and Care Professions Council
      Jul 2024