Dietetic Assistant | Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; North Shields; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in North Shields seeks a part-time Dietetic Assistant for a 12-month fixed term. Responsibilities include assisting dietitians with nutrition support and managing a diverse patient caseload. Strong communication skills and teamwork are essential. Training support provided. Applications close on 10 Nov 2025.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist with nutrition support and education.
• Experience or interest in community nutrition support and patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist dietitians in providing nutrition support.
• Manage a caseload in various settings.
• Conduct education/training sessions for patients and staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork in a dietetic setting

Job description

Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our team as a Dietetic Assistant for a 12-month fixed term period. This is a part‑time position offering up to 28.5 hours per week.

You will join the friendly, established team of Dietitians, Dietetic Assistant Practitioners (DAPs) and Dietetic Assistants (DAs) at an outstanding Trust. You will be based at either North Tyneside or Wansbeck Hospital, but will be required to work Trust‑wide at times to meet the needs of the service.

We are a supportive department and organisation and will provide the successful candidate with all the training and support required.

Responsibilities

The main duties of the post will include assisting the dietitians with the ongoing provision of nutrition support. You will be an active member of the team and play a vital role in patient service delivery, education, and resource development.

You will have a caseload of patients in a variety of settings, including face‑to‑face and telephone outpatient clinics, travelling to patients’ own homes and care homes, and inpatient wards. You will be required to liaise with dietetic colleagues, ward staff or community staff, patients, relatives and GP practices.

You will also be expected to support the dietitian in providing education/training sessions to patients or staff.

The post holder will work alongside the current Dietitians, Dietetic Assistant Practitioners and Dietetic Assistants assisting the dietitians in providing nutrition‑related activities in all settings. This could include:

• Outpatient clinics
• Community nutrition support visiting patients in their homes and care homes
• Hospital patient reviews
• Education/training sessions or patient group activities
• Administration activities, including updating databases, sending letters, and making telephone calls

Qualifications & Training

You must have excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of the dietetic team and as part of an MDT. We take B and C placements from Leeds Beckett University and all level students from Newcastle University. All staff are encouraged to take part in student training – support will be provided for the successful applicant.

Contact Information

For more detail please call Joanna Cooper, Community Nutrition Support Team Lead, 01670 564 006 or email [e-mail].

Closing Date

This advert closes on Monday 10 Nov 2025.