Dietitian Assistant

Priory; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Southampton is seeking a part-time Dietitian Assistant to support the dietary needs of patients. In this role, you will assist dietitians with meal planning, gather dietary information, and educate clients on nutrition. Ideal candidates should possess empathy, strong communication, and organizational skills. This position offers various benefits including professional development opportunities and enhanced annual leave.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Supplemented meals

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Background or interest in nutrition, dietetics, or a related health field.
• Experience in a healthcare or food service environment is an advantage.
• Knowledge of dietary guidelines and food safety practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support dietitians in planning and preparing nutrition programs.
• Assist with gathering patient dietary information.
• Help educate clients on proper nutrition.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Location: Marchwood, Southampton, Hampshire, England SO45

Dietitian Assistant – Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology – Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time – Location: Priory Hospital Southampton – Compensation: £9,855 / year

Priory Hospital Southampton is looking to recruit a Dietitian Assistant to join the team. This is a 15 hours per week role. Set within beautiful, landscaped gardens, Priory Hospital Southampton's tranquil environment offers therapeutic and recovery-focused residential treatment for those suffering from a number of mental health conditions. We can support adult males and females with acute mental health needs, as well as eating disorders. Priory's acute and PICU services aim to allow more people to be treated closer to home and we support the NHS to repatriate out-of-area patients back to local areas.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Dietitian Assistant, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

• Support dietitians in planning and preparing nutrition programs and meal plans.
• Assist with gathering and organizing patient dietary information and medical histories.
• Help educate clients on proper nutrition and healthy eating habits under supervision.
• Prepare materials and resources for nutrition counseling sessions.
• Monitor inventory of dietary supplies and ensure proper food storage and hygiene standards.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows. Candidates should have a background or interest in nutrition, dietetics, or a related health field, with prior experience in a healthcare or food service environment being an advantage. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, along with the ability to work well in a team. Basic knowledge of dietary guidelines and food safety practices is preferred. A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, and some positions may require certification or coursework in nutrition or dietetics.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Supplemented meals
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.