Inpatient Mental Health Dietetic Assistant

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a Dietetic Assistant Practitioner to support inpatient mental health services across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. The role involves ward- and office-based duties, patient contact, monitoring, and education for individuals and groups, with emphasis on teamwork and accurate record keeping.

Applicants should have NHS/Care experience and a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for work.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a caring or healthcare environment is required.
• Strong communication, organisational and IT skills are essential.
• Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Ward-based and office-based work supporting inpatient mental health services.
• Patient contact, monitoring, and education for individuals and groups.
• Record keeping and data entry, with collaboration with Dietitians and colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

IT skills

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a Dietetic Assistant Practitioner to support inpatient mental health services across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. The role involves ward- and office-based duties, patient contact, monitoring, and education for individuals and groups, with emphasis on teamwork and accurate record keeping.

Applicants should have NHS/Care experience and a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for work.