Dietetic Assistant | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Manchester is seeking a Dietetic Assistant to support nutritional care for patients. The role involves reviewing care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary team members, and assisting with patient education and training. Ideal candidates are organised, flexible, and possess strong communication skills. No prior experience is required, making this a great opportunity for those starting or changing their career in healthcare. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional care across hospital sites.

Qualifications

• Organised, flexible, and capable of working within a team.
• Prior health and care experience is preferable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Review nutritional care plans for adult renal patients.
• Communicate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Contribute to patient education and staff training sessions.
• Support dietitians and perform administrative tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Job description

Position Overview

Are you interested in developing your skills as a Dietetic Assistant? Whether you are starting out in your career, returning to the workforce or looking for a change in direction; if you have an interest in nutrition and a passion for helping people, this is the job for you!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual who is interested in working in the hospital environment to ensure that our patients receive the best possible nutritional care. You will be welcomed into our friendly dietetic department and well supported by a dedicated clinical supervisor. You will also have peer support from dietetic assistants working in the acute and rehab dietetic teams at Manchester Royal Infirmary and across Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust hospital sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Review nutritional care plans for adult renal patients at Manchester Royal Infirmary.
• Communicate with members of the wider multidisciplinary team, including doctors, nurses, allied health professionals (physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists), pharmacists and the catering department.
• Contribute to patient education and staff training sessions.
• Play a key role in delivering health promotion campaigns such as Dietitians Week, AHP week, and Nutrition and Hydration week.
• Support dietitians and perform administrative tasks to ensure the smooth and effective running of the department.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in health and care is not required but is favourable.
• Well‑organised, flexible and capable of working as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Join MFT and become part of a 30,000+ strong team delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. Our Oxford Road Campus is the largest health academic campus in Europe—a forward‑thinking environment committed to clinical excellence and continuous improvement.

As a member of our team you’ll work within a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary community, use our Hive Electronic Patient Record system to improve patient outcomes, and enjoy clear clinical pathways for professional development.

Application Information

To learn more about the key responsibilities and specific skills and experience required, review the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ which outlines the Trust, benefits and important information before applying.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application – we encourage the use of AI for spelling, grammatical and formatting support, but we expect that your personal statements and responses to role‑specific questions are written by you.

Diversity and Equality

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Jan 2026.