Assistant Practitioner - Dietetics

Assistant Practitioner – Dietetics

The closing date is 05 July 2026

Join the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust to support patient nutrition across community hospitals and home care settings. The role works alongside a registered Dietitian, providing patient assessment, dietetic care plan delivery, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The main duties of this role include:

• Assist registered Dietitians with nutritional assessments of patients
• Support the delivery of dietetic care plans, monitoring weight, food intake and hydration status
• Provide practical advice on nutrition and food choices under supervision
• Undertake routine reviews of patients
• Act as first point of contact for dietetic queries, escalating complex issues to registered Dietitians
• Support delivery of nutrition training to Trust staff
• Liaise with nursing staff, medical teams and community services for continuity of care
• Schedule patient appointments, home visits and follow‑ups in coordination with the wider team
• Support audit and data collection activities for service outcome monitoring and quality improvement
• Provide general administrative support to the dietetic team

• Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (or equivalent Level 5 award such as Higher National Diploma) or Higher Apprenticeship in Assistant Practitioner
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade A-C) or equivalent
• Provide original certificates to verify qualifications at offer

• Significant experience working within a relevant clinical service as a senior Healthcare Assistant/Clinical Support Worker

The Trust does not routinely provide sponsorship for work. Employment on a time‑limited visa does not guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay for unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to confirm eligibility.

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust