Dietetic Support Worker — Apprenticeship toward Dietitian

VerseOne Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Dietetic Support Worker based at Basildon Hospital. The role supports nutrition assessments, care planning, and service delivery within a multidisciplinary team, with progression via an apprenticeship pathway to qualification.

The post emphasises patient-centred care, education delivery, and integration into the Dietetics team. Applications by 04 November 2026; visa sponsorship not offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with nutrition-related clinical support, administrative and clerical duties under supervision of registered dietitians.
• Assist patients to improve their nutritional status and monitor progress as directed.
• Collect clinical information relevant to dietetics and organise own caseload.
• Communicate with patients, carers and health professionals, in person and by phone.

Skills

Public interaction

Workload planning

Independent work

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Level 3 NVQ or higher

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Dietetic Support Worker based at Basildon Hospital. The role supports nutrition assessments, care planning, and service delivery within a multidisciplinary team, with progression via an apprenticeship pathway to qualification.

The post emphasises patient-centred care, education delivery, and integration into the Dietetics team. Applications by 04 November 2026; visa sponsorship not offered.