Dietetic Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 22.5
- Posted
- 10/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Dietetic Assistant to join the Adult Community Dietetic Team. The role involves supporting registered Dietitians in delivering nutritional care to adults with various needs, including home enteral tube feeding and oral nutritional support. The successful candidate will conduct telephone and face-to-face reviews, manage administrative duties, and liaise with healthcare professionals. Experience in a UK health or social care setting and an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) are essential.
Essential criteria
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Desirable criteria
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- General Requirements
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Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Dietetic Assistant
The closing date is 20 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and
enthusiastic Dietetic Assistant to join our Adult Community Dietetic Team.
Applicants should have experience working within a UK
health or social care setting supporting people with complex health needs. An
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or relevant experience
gained in a healthcare, community or care environment, is essential. Previous
experience within a dietetic service is desirable.
Working under the guidance of a registered Dietitian, the
successful candidate will support the delivery of safe and effective
nutritional care within agreed policies, procedures and care pathways.
The role will support adults with a wide range of
nutritional needs, including those requiring home enteral tube feeding and oral
nutritional support. Key areas include supporting people living with Motor
Neurone Disease (MND), young people transitioning from Children's to Adult
Dietetic Services, and patients considering or preparing for tube feeding.
We are a friendly, supportive team committed to staff
development through regular supervision, training and learning opportunities.
Equipment is provided to support flexible and hybrid working where appropriate.
Tessa Holloway Adult HEF clinical Lead
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