Bank Dietetic Support Worker

NHS Borders; Melrose; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Borders is recruiting a Band 3 Dietetic Support Worker to join the Dietetic staff bank at Melrose. Following training you will assist dietitians with assessments, treatment and monitoring of patients, including administration of the clinical caseload and group sessions.

The role involves anthropometric measurements, dietary histories and calculating energy and protein intakes; work face-to-face or virtually in group and one-to-one settings.

Qualifications

• Following training and competency achievement you will assist dietitians with assessments, treatment and monitoring of patients.

Responsibilities

• Undertake anthropometric measurements, dietary histories and calculate energy and protein intakes.

Skills

Anthropometric measurements

Dietary histories

Energy and protein calculations

IT skills

Written and verbal communication

Driving licence (desirable)

Tools

IT systems

Job description

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

• Compassion
• Kindness
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Excellence

NHS BORDERS Department of Nutrition & Dietetics

NHS Borders wide

BANK Dietetic support Worker

Advertised location: Melrose

Advertised salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)

Employment type: Staff Bank

We are looking for Band 3 Dietetic Support Workers to join our Dietetic staff bank. Following training and achievement of competencies you will assist dietitians with assessments, treatment and monitoring of patients. The post may be varied with opportunities available to support out acute, community or weight management teams. They will be responsible for the administration of their clinical caseload and group sessions.

Roles will include undertaking anthropometric measurements, taking dietary histories and calculating energy and protein intakes. Service delivery will involve face to face and virtual contact in both group and one to one support settings. The post holder will need to have good organisational skills, developed IT skills and excellent written and verbal communications skills are essential. You will be responsible for some administration roles and management of our products and resources. Our service is committed to the training of student dietitians and other health care professionals. The department encouraged innovation and supports continuous professional development.

The post may be based throughout NHS Borders and travel may be required throughout NHS Borders in order to deliver service needs, a driving licence is desirable for work within the BGH but will be essential to support the community services. This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record.

Please contact:
Joeleen McKean (Adult Weight Management Lead) on 01896 827236, [e-mail]
Lynne Cairns (Acute Team Lead) on 01896 826450, [e-mail]
Ann O’Connor (Community Team Lead) on [e-mail]

Please note: The salary quoted is for full-time hours (36 hrs per week). For appointments to part‑time hours, the salary will be pro‑rated.

Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.

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