Dietetic Support Worker

NHS; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Dietetic Support Worker to join their weight management team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with qualified Dietitians, providing essential support to individuals aiming to improve their health and lifestyle. You will receive comprehensive training to develop your skills in nutrition and patient care, while contributing to a collaborative and supportive environment. The position includes both group and individual education sessions, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you have a passion for nutrition and a caring attitude, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Access to Fitness Centre

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Childcare Co-ordinator support

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths required.
• Nutrition qualification needed or to be completed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver group programmes for weight management.
• Provide one-to-one support for patients.

Skills

IT/keyboard skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching skills

Ability to work independently

Education

GCSE Grade C/4 in English Language

Nutrition qualification (Certificate in Nutritional Health)

Job description

Go back South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Dietetic Support Worker

The closing date is 13 May 2025

Are you interested in working with people aiming to improve their health and lifestyle or considering bariatric surgery?

We are looking to recruit a person with an interest in nutrition and health to join our weight management team.

You will be trained and supported by qualified Dietitians to meet competencies to be able to work independently with the weight management programme and undertake groups both face to face and virtual, and one-to-one education when required.

Experience in healthcare and nutrition are preferable but not essential, as training will be provided. You will be expected to complete a Certificate in Nutritional Health as part of the role (if this qualification or an equivalent has not already been achieved).

There may be a requirement to travel to various locations across Sunderland and Washington, so you must have the ability to travel.

Please note the Trust is not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information.

Main duties of the job

You should have an interest in weight management and nutrition with a friendly, caring attitude. This role requires you to be a team player due to the nature of delivering weight management groups.

Experience of working with the public, customer service, and working independently is essential. Desirable experience includes previous healthcare experience or working as a dietetic support worker as part of a team. Although not essential, experience working with groups and/or within weight management would be advantageous.

Nutrition & Dietetics sit under the Therapies Directorate within Clinical Support. The department operates Monday to Friday, and flexible working is supported if it meets service needs. This role will be part of the Tier 3 weight management team, which includes a dietetic assistant practitioner, dietetic support workers, and a specialist dietitian. The team is part of the Tier 4 bariatric MDT and collaborates with many others within Dietetics and the wider MDT. We support clinical supervision and additional training related to the role.

South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is a large organization in the North East of England with two main sites: South Tyneside District Hospital and Sunderland Royal Hospital. The Dietetic Department, comprising over 55 staff, is managed as one team but structured into smaller units led by Senior Specialist Dietitians.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award-winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation, and addressing inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness, and civility, fostering a compassionate, caring, and positive work environment.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, and particularly from underrepresented groups. We prioritize workforce health and wellbeing and offer high-quality education, training, career progression, and support. Flexible working arrangements are available via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs approximately 8,300 staff and provides hospital services to a community of around 430,000 residents, extending some specialized services to populations as large as 860,000. Benefits include access to a Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support, and a Childcare Co-ordinator. The Trust will not accept applications that are AI-generated.

Job responsibilities

Deliver group programmes and provide 1:1 support for patients referred for weight management.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Person Specification

Skills

• IT/keyboard skills including email, data input, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to act on own initiative but recognize limitations.
• Ability to meet travel needs of the role.
• Teaching skills.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to motivate others.
• Self-confident.
• Able to work on own initiative.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C/4 (or above / equivalent) in English Language and Maths.
• Nutrition qualification (such as Certificate in Nutritional Health or equivalent).

Experience

• Experience of working with the public.
• Experience of customer care.
• Experience of working independently.
• Previous experience as a Dietetic Support Worker.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Experience of working with groups.

Other

• Please provide a contact telephone number.
• Interest in nutrition.
• Friendly nature.
• Caring attitude.
• Team player.
• Flexible / adaptable.
• Keen to learn.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure check will be required to review any criminal convictions.

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust