Job overview
An opportunity has arisen in the department for a band 4 Dietetic Assistant Practitioner.
This would suit a Dietetic Assistant practitioner wanting to develop skills in a new team or as a training opportunity for those who hold a nutrition degree and wish to become a Dietetic Assistant Practitioner.
The post is based with the community nutritional support Dietitians at Brierfield Health Centre but carries a domiciliary caseload so the post holder would be expected to work in community localities across East Lancashire. It would therefore suit a car driver/owner.
Working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am till 4.30pm.
Main duties of the job
Supporting adult patients in the community with malnutrition. The majority of these patients will be elderly and frail and in a Care Home setting.
To work as a member of team assisting in the delivery of services supporting registered Dietitians in assessing and treating patients and supporting their carers/families.
This may include gathering information for assessments, implementing treatment programmes, and making recommendations for dietary changes and oral nutritional supplements when required.
Supporting Care homes with nutrition training.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
All Patient records are electronic whether it be Cerner as an inpatient or EMIS in the community. Good It skills are therefore required.
The post holder will also be expected to:
- use existing clinical pathways to assess, set patient centred goals, create treatment plan, monitor and evaluate a designated caseload of patients under the supervision of a Dietitian.
- provide clinical care to a caseload of patients as specified by the Dietitian /Dietetic service working within the limits of your competencies under regular supervision in a variety of setting including individually or in groups.
- advise, support and educate patients and carers in the self-management of the patient’s condition. The post holder will be required to communicate effectively with a range of healthcare professionals, patients,carers and family members.
- liaise effectively with other departments/services /agencies, including information relating to patient interventions and service delivery.
- follow agreed clinical pathways and interventions and escalate to Dietitian / supervisor when variations are noted or required.
- make decisions within the scope of competencies and following clinical pathways.
Workload will be delegated by Dietetic Clinical Leads based on competencies.
Informal inquiries welcome
Person specification
skills
Essential
- IT skills including Microsoft Office 365
- Problem solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Organisational skills including the ability to manage own workload
Desirable
- Supervision skills
expereince
Essential
- Have worked within health care and have experienced of carrying out assessments and/or therapeutic interventions
- Experience of working independently
Desirable
- working in a dietetic environment
- Experience as a Dietetic Assistant
- Working towards Dietetic Assistant practitioner competencies
Qualification
Essential
- GCSE's 4/C or above or equivalent
- Nutrition Degree
- Recent and relevant academic study
Desirable
- Completed Care certificate
- Recent and relevant study
person qualities
Essential
- unpredictable work and interuptions
- prioritise own caseload
- communication skills
- flexible
Desirable
- interested in nutrition and malnutrition
special requirements
Essential
- work across ELHT
Desirable
- access to vehicle for visits
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This advert is for Dietetic Assistant Practitioner Community Nutritional Support with East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in Blackburn, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 pa. The contract type is Permanent: nil. The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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