Job overview
We are looking for a Dietetic Assistant Practitioner to join our forward thinking dietetic team.
You will be involved in providing part of the Dietetic Service within the acute hospital setting with a variety of inpatients on various wards.
You will be provided with regular supervision and CPD opportunities in order to develop your clinical skills. We are committed to improving our patient experience and clinical pathways and there will be opportunities to be involved with both current and new projects within the team.
Good communication skills both written and verbal are required to undertake various tasks regarding admin duties.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for a patient caseload under the supervision of a Registered dietitian
- Liaise with members of the MDT regarding the nutritional care of patients on your caseload
- You will have admin role to track patients within the oncology pathway who are under the dietitian.
- Involve in updating spreadsheets
If we have a large number of applicants the post might close earlier.
Closing date of applications: 5 August 2026 Interview date: 19 August 2026
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good communication skills - written and verbal
- Evidence of computer keyboard skills
- Evidence of working with different computer software
Desirable
- Evidence of giving talks/presentations
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of CPD activities
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with people with nutrition related issues in a caring capacity (in a healthcare environment)
- Experience of working as a dietetic assistant
Desirable
- Worked with in the NHS in acute setting
- Experience of working with MDT
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree (Nutrition Related) or equivalent Diploma/ NVQ 3 plus level
- Nutrition knowledge
Desirable
- British Dietetic Association modules for Dietetic support workers/ Dietetic assistants
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This advert is for Dietetic Assistant Practitioner with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Derby, Midlands, 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. The application deadline is 05 Aug 2026.
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