Dietetic Support Worker - Home Enteral Tube Feeding

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the community is looking for a Dietetic Support Worker to join their team, focusing on providing nutritional care for tube-feeding patients. This role requires strong organisational and communication skills, along with a proven background in healthcare or nutrition. The successful applicant will visit patients in their homes, collect nutritional data, and support Dietitians while managing their workload. A driving license and access to a vehicle are essential for the position. Applications close on 6 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a healthcare or nutrition-related role.
• Excellent organisational, communication and IT skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to work with people from diverse cultures, religions and ethnic groups.
• Access to a vehicle and the ability to drive.

Responsibilities

• Support Dietitians in delivering nutrition and dietetic services.
• Visit patients at home and collect nutritional information.
• Maintain accurate records and manage your workload.
• Attend team meetings and work from the Central Health Clinic office or home.
• Drive and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Motivation

Cultural competency

Job description

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.

Home Tube Feeding Service – Band 3 Dietetic Support Worker (0.6wte)

Would you like to work in the community?

Do you have an interest in nutrition – and in particular tube feeding?

Are you passionate about making a difference to people's lives?

We need a Dietetic Support Worker (DSW) to join our Home Management Services (UHBW). The role involves supporting Dietitians to deliver high quality nutritional care for tube‑feeding patients in the community, across all ages, and their carers.

Responsibilities

• Support Dietitians in delivering nutrition and dietetic services for tube‑fed patients and their carers in the community.
• Visit patients at home, schools and nursing homes, collecting and recording nutritional information, weighing and measuring.
• Maintain accurate records and manage your own workload on a daily basis.
• Attend team meetings and work from the Central Health Clinic office or from home.
• Drive and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a healthcare or nutrition‑related role.
• Excellent organisational, communication and IT skills.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to work with people from diverse cultures, religions and ethnic groups.
• Access to a vehicle and the ability to drive.

We are part of UHBW’s Nutrition and Dietetic Service within Adult Therapy Services. Please visit the video for an insight: www.uhbwcareers.nhs.uk/therapies-careers

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country and an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Further information on the role and requirements is outlined in the job description – please read this carefully.

We welcome applications from people who meet the essential criteria in the person specification.

This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Jan 2026.