# Dietetic Assistant - Paediatric Food Allergy > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/dietetic-assistant-paediatric-food-allergy/9390cae1-b08d-4e52-8a12-8892e1ee463d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/dietetic-assistant-paediatric-food-allergy/9390cae1-b08d-4e52-8a12-8892e1ee463d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £31,554 - £33,270 pa inclusive pro rota - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 18.75 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-02T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-26T13:00:57.409Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Imperial_College_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Therapies/Therapies-v8032128 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8032128?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.imperial.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Dietetic Assistant with an interest in paediatrics to join the Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetic Department at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The department provides specialist Nutrition and Dietetic services across Charing Cross, St Mary’s and Hammersmith Hospitals. This post will be based at St Mary’s Hospital and will support the delivery of the Paediatric Food Allergy Service. The hours are currently worked over five weekday mornings. The successful candidate will work closely with Paediatric Dietitians to support the provision of the food allergy service. The role includes both administrative and clinical support duties under the supervision of a registered Dietitian. Previous experience in nutrition or healthcare would be advantageous, although full support and training will be provided. ### Main duties of the job - To assist qualified therapy staff to deliver patient care, assessment and treatment including individual and group sessions. - To carry out tasks, activities and responsibilities delegated by a qualified therapist. To follow instructions of treating qualified therapist to treat patients following a designated treatment plan. - Gain valid informed consent prior to and as an ongoing process of any intervention. To work within a legal framework, under the supervision of a qualified therapist, including for those patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. - To communicate with patients, carers and relatives to obtain specific information as directed by the therapist. - Care Certificate competencies will need to be achieved within six months of commencement of employment. - To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with the legal requirements, trust guidelines and professional standard of practice. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Dietetic Assistant with an interest in paediatrics to join the Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetic Department at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The department provides specialist Nutrition and Dietetic services across Charing Cross, St Mary’s and Hammersmith Hospitals. This post will be based at St Mary’s Hospital and will support the delivery of the Paediatric Food Allergy Service. The hours are currently worked over five weekday mornings. The successful candidate will work closely with Paediatric Dietitians to support the provision of the food allergy service. The role includes both administrative and clinical support duties under the supervision of a registered Dietitian. Previous experience in nutrition or healthcare would be advantageous, although full support and training will be provided. ## Job Description To assist qualified therapy staff to deliver patient care, assessment and treatment including individual and group sessions. To carry out tasks, activities and responsibilities delegated by a qualified therapist. To follow instructions of treating qualified therapist to treat patients following a designated treatment plan. Gain valid informed consent prior to and as an ongoing process of any intervention. To work within a legal framework, under the supervision of a qualified therapist, including for those patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. To communicate with patients, carers and relatives to obtain specific information as directed by the therapist. Care Certificate competencies will need to be achieved within six months of commencement of employment. To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with the legal requirements, trust guidelines and professional standard of practice. ## Responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working with the public. - Previous experience of caring for people in or outside of work - Demonstrates knowledge of health care delivery. - Experience of administrative work e.g. photocopying, filing. - Experience working in a team. - Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the role of the relevant therapy professions. **Desirable** - Previous experience of working within therapy departments. - Previous experience of working in hospital setting ### Education/ Qualifications **Essential** - General Education to GCSE level including English/ equivocal English qualification. **Desirable** - Care Certificate - Undergone relevant theoretical and practical work-based training or holds academic/NVQ level III qualification. - Previous Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy / Speech and Language or Dietetic Assistant experience. ### Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities **Essential** - Able to follow instruction and work both independently and within a team carrying out clinical and administration duties. - Demonstrate insight into caring/supportive role. - Demonstrates ability to prioritise own workload in order to meet deadlines. - Understanding of the therapy support worker role and its limitations and be able and willing to seek advice and assistance from qualified staff as required. - Knowledge of health and safety, diversity and confidentiality issues. - Basic IT skills - Organisational skills - Demonstrates initiative and self-motivation. - Able to work flexibly based on the needs of the service. - Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies and procedures. - Good written and verbal communication skills. - Able to manage time and prioritise workload. **Desirable** - Experience in UK health care system. - Knowledge of basic administrative processes ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 413.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10319725) - [our strategy 2023-25 (pdf, 230.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=427) - [functional requirement form (pdf, 304.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10323100) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.