# Dietetic Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/dietetic-assistant/e8b58600-508b-4109-8bcb-8003a3c14c34 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/dietetic-assistant/e8b58600-508b-4109-8bcb-8003a3c14c34.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Bolton NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Bolton - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week (Monday - Friday) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-25T09:31:08.201Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lancashire/Bolton/Bolton_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Dietetics/Dietetics-v8110229 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8110229?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.boltonft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking to recruit a Dietetic Assistant who wishes to develop their skills in supporting patients who require nutritional support during their inpatient stay. You will work under the direct supervision of the Dietitians. You will be involved in the collection of clinical information to assist dietetic assessment and practical aspects of implementing / monitoring the nutritional recommendations made by the dietitian. A key aspect of the role involves educating members of the healthcare team and promoting first line nutrition support strategies. We would like the successful candidate to become an integral part of our team, as well as helping newly recruited dietitians to settle into the area and the department. As a department we encourage quality improvement and audit work. You will report to the Acute team, Team Leaders.  The department is composed of three teams, Acute, Community and Diabetic teams with a total of 24 staff, including support staff and admin. We provide an integrated service across both our Hospital and Community sites meeting the needs of our patients across the whole of the Bolton population. This position does not support sponsorship for UK visa and immigration. ### Main duties of the job You will work as a Dietetic Assistant within the Dietetic Department, completing initial assessments and reviews for inpatients referred to the Dietetic department who have been identified as at risk of developing malnutrition during their admission. You will be required to manage your own caseload, liaising with both Dietetic and Ward staff. You will be involved in the training of ward based staff with regards to risk of and treatment of malnutrition. All of the duties will be under the supervision of the Qualified Dietetic Staff. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - To be able to recognise improvements or adverse developments in the client’s condition, report to supervisor and document it. To implement intervention programmes either in groups, or on an individual basis, under the supervision of a registered dietitian To prepare the client and environment for therapeutic intervention when required To maintain hygiene and cleanliness of all relevant clinical areas To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools, to effectively communicate with and gather information from clients/carers and feedback accurately to therapy colleagues, in order to progress any treatment programmes.  This will include clients who may have difficulties understanding or communicating, e.g. speech difficulties. To identify when intervention with a client is appropriate and to be able to modify intervention within agreed level of competence To be aware of the local and out of area procedures for the provision of resources as required and complete referrals in liaison with relevant dietitian. To liaise directly with voluntary and other support agencies in order to gain information on available community services appropriate to clients To demonstrate understanding of the roles of other MDT members and work in partnership with them in order to contribute to MDT assessment of clients To maintain effective communication with carers in line with client confidentiality To possess basic IT and keyboard skills, enabling the use of relevant organisational IT systems necessary to fulfil the role, e.g. booking appointments or accessing email etc. ## Job Details We are looking to recruit a Dietetic Assistant who wishes to develop their skills in supporting patients who require nutritional support during their inpatient stay. You will work under the direct supervision of the Dietitians. You will be involved in the collection of clinical information to assist dietetic assessment and practical aspects of implementing / monitoring the nutritional recommendations made by the dietitian. A key aspect of the role involves educating members of the healthcare team and promoting first line nutrition support strategies. We would like the successful candidate to become an integral part of our team, as well as helping newly recruited dietitians to settle into the area and the department. As a department we encourage quality improvement and audit work. You will report to the Acute team, Team Leaders. The department is composed of three teams, Acute, Community and Diabetic teams with a total of 24 staff, including support staff and admin. We provide an integrated service across both our Hospital and Community sites meeting the needs of our patients across the whole of the Bolton population. This position does not support sponsorship for UK visa and immigration. ## Job Description You will work as a Dietetic Assistant within the Dietetic Department, completing initial assessments and reviews for inpatients referred to the Dietetic department who have been identified as at risk of developing malnutrition during their admission. You will be required to manage your own caseload, liaising with both Dietetic and Ward staff. You will be involved in the training of ward based staff with regards to risk of and treatment of malnutrition. All of the duties will be under the supervision of the Qualified Dietetic Staff. ## Responsibilities To be able to recognise improvements or adverse developments in the client’s condition, report to supervisor and document it. To implement intervention programmes either in groups, or on an individual basis, under the supervision of a registered dietitian To prepare the client and environment for therapeutic intervention when required To maintain hygiene and cleanliness of all relevant clinical areas To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools, to effectively communicate with and gather information from clients/carers and feedback accurately to therapy colleagues, in order to progress any treatment programmes. This will include clients who may have difficulties understanding or communicating, e.g. speech difficulties. To identify when intervention with a client is appropriate and to be able to modify intervention within agreed level of competence To be aware of the local and out of area procedures for the provision of resources as required and complete referrals in liaison with relevant dietitian. To liaise directly with voluntary and other support agencies in order to gain information on available community services appropriate to clients To demonstrate understanding of the roles of other MDT members and work in partnership with them in order to contribute to MDT assessment of clients To maintain effective communication with carers in line with client confidentiality To possess basic IT and keyboard skills, enabling the use of relevant organisational IT systems necessary to fulfil the role, e.g. booking appointments or accessing email etc. ## Person Specification ### other **Essential** - Ability to work flexibly and at weekends as required - The post requires you to have access to a suitable vehicle to be used within your role, subject to the provision of the DDA ### Skills **Essential** - Good communication skills (verbal and written) - Basic IT skills - Basic admin & clerical skills – typing, filing and telephone skills - Ability to work alone - Ability to cope with a busy work load, working well as part of a team - Able to use initiative - Sensory skills, e.g. manual dexterity - Ability to manage time effectively - Be able to follow instructions - Have attention to detail. - Ability to persuade, motivate, explain, and empathise with people who have communication differences or barriers to understanding - Able to communicate clearly - Able to take accurate messages - Computer skills - - Able to act as a role model ### Knowledge **Essential** - A basic knowledge of nutrition in health and disease including malnutrition, nutrition support and principles of healthy eating. - A basic knowledge of how disability and illness affects nutritional intake and function. - Evidence of CPD **Desirable** - A basic knowledge of health promotion - A basic knowledge of how nutrition impacts on healing, recovery and rehabilitation ### Experience **Essential** - - Experience of working with patients and carers with different medical conditions and who may be elderly, sick or terminally ill. - Experience of working in a healthcare setting - - NVQ level 2 Health Care **Desirable** - Experience of planning and delivering health education to individuals and groups. - Experience working with dietitians or other therapists in an acute setting. ### Qualifications **Essential** - - Education to GCSE level or equivalent, including English & Mathematics **Desirable** - NVQ III or equivalent Accredited Learning in Nutrition - Basic Food Hygiene Certificate ## Documents - [open letter (pdf, 235.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2681) - [person specification (pdf, 144.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10405266) - [jd dietetic assistant (pdf, 776.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10405265) - [applicants with a disability (pdf, 207.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1983) - [welcome to bolton nhs foundation trust (pdf, 774.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3041) ## 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.