Band 4 Dietetic Assistant Practitioner

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the North of England seeks a dedicated professional for maternity leave cover, providing nutritional care across surgical wards at York and Scarborough hospitals. You will manage your own patient caseload, assist in treatment programmes, and support the Dietetic Service through both clinical and non-clinical tasks. The role requires effective communication and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. Benefits include access to the NHS Pension Scheme, generous leave entitlements, and extensive development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday, rising to 33 days

Generous relocation package (up to 30% of salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Competency demonstrated under the direction of a registered Dietitian.
• Ability to manage own caseload and work without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in and carry out individual and group treatment programmes for patients.
• Support delivery of nutritional care in the inpatient setting.
• Undertake delegated clinical tasks according to care pathways.
• Provide effective communication support to patients.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

High standard of health care provision

Effective communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

This maternity leave cover post will be part of a small team providing input across the surgical wards (including critical care) at both York and Scarborough hospitals, as well as services to oncology (Head & Neck and Upper GI) and bariatric/general surgery outpatients.

If you are currently employed by the Trust and wish to apply on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of health care by assisting in and carrying out a range of individual and group treatment programmes (for which an agreed level of competency has been demonstrated under the direction of a registered Dietitian).
• Undertake a variety of clinical tasks to support the delivery of nutritional care to patients in the inpatient setting.
• Manage own caseload of patients allocated by the supervising dietitian, working without direct supervision and undertaking a variety of delegated clinical tasks, in accordance with agreed guidance/care pathways.
• Undertake a variety of non-clinical tasks to support the Dietetic Service.
• Offer support to patients through effective communication.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Interview & Application

• Interviews will be held in person only at the hospital site; remote interviews are not available.
• Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager for an informal discussion about the role.
• Please note this advert may close early if a high number of applications are received.

Values and Inclusive Employment

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. We welcome applications from everyone and consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. We are a Defence‑friendly employer supporting all Defence personnel.

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, including a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday, rising to 33 days depending on NHS Trust service.
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18,000) where applicable.
• A variety of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support from our Employee Assistance Programme (24/7).
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance providers.

Legal and Other Information

• DBS checks will be required for all new employees; the cost will be deducted from salary.
• We support sensitive DBS applications for transgender applicants, and provide a confidential route for sensitive applications.
• Applicants requiring sponsorship for roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa are advised to assess eligibility under current Home Office immigration rules.