Dietetic Support Worker

Mid And South Essex Nhs Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

VerseOne Group at Basildon Hospital invites applications for a Dietetic Support Worker. The role centres on supporting nutritional assessments, care planning and service delivery in a busy clinical setting.

It offers an apprenticeship pathway toward becoming a qualified dietitian, with eligibility for undergraduate or Masters studies based on criteria. You will work under registered dietitians, undertake nutrition-related clinical and clerical duties, support education activities, and help

Qualifications

• GCSE level qualification (or equivalent) in Maths and English and Basic/Combined Sciences
• Level 3 NVQ or equivalent, or higher
• Please indicate which pathway you would be eligible for in your supporting information

Responsibilities

• Support nutrition-related clinical and clerical duties under supervision of registered dietitians
• Assist with nutritional assessments, care planning and follow-up appointments
• Communicate with patients and carers to support education and health promotion
• Organise and prioritise own clinical caseload and administrative activities

Skills

Public interaction

Work planning

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

Dietetic Support Worker

We have an exciting opportunity for a Dietetic Support Worker, based at Basildon Hospital, who is invested in becoming a qualified dietitian through commencing our apprenticeship pathway following successful completion of probation.

Please carefully refer to the criteria in the Person Specification for this role, as it will determine the pathway taken to achieve the qualification (undergraduate or Masters degree).

Main duties of the job

Your day-to-day work will be diverse and hands-on, supporting nutritional assessments, care planning, follow-up appointments and service delivery across busy clinical settings. You'll be an integral part of a friendly, supportive multidisciplinary team who value collaboration, learning and patient-centred care.

You will carry out a range of nutrition-related clinical support, administrative and clerical duties under the supervision and direction of registered dietitians. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Assist patients to improve their nutritional status


• Help monitor patients as directed by the Dietitians


• Collect clinical and other information relevant to dietetics


• Organise and prioritise own clinical caseload


• Communicate with patients, carers, and other health professionals, in person and via telephone


• Assist with delivering education and health promotion activities


• Assist with the Departmental administrative activities

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

• Date posted: 28 October 2026


• Pay scheme: Agenda for change


• Band: Band 3


• Salary: £25,760 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)


• Contract: Permanent


• Working pattern: Part-time


• Reference number: 390-NR-CSS-BA-3811


• Closing date: 04 November 2026

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE level qualification (or equivalent) in Maths and English and Basic/Combined Sciences


• Level 3 NVQ or equivalent, or higher


• Please indicate which pathway you would be eligible for in your supporting information

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the public


• Experience of planning own work

Desirable

• Experience of working in the acute healthcare setting as a support worker or assistant


• Experience of working with sick people


• Experience of working independently

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Job responsibilities

For more information on this opportunity, please see the attached Job Description. Enquiries are welcome - see contact details.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role.

Contact

Integrated Therapy Lead - Dietetics, Olivia Lyons, [e-mail], 03004432789