Dietetic Support Worker
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- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 22.3
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 permanent part-time role involves supporting Dietitians in providing nutritional care to adults in various settings, including outpatient clinics, homes, care homes, and community hospitals. Responsibilities include assisting with nutritional care plans, record keeping, and administrative tasks like diary management and appointment booking. The role also supports student Dietitian training and offers opportunities for professional development.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £29,103 – £31,409 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
256980
Salary:
Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date:
02/09/2026
Job Type:
Allied Health Professions
Location:
Fort William Health Centre
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
22.3
Job posted date:
17/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
Dietetics
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Job Advert
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dietetic Support Worker to work with the Nutrition & Dietetic Service. You will work with the Community Dietetic team supporting the Dietitians who work in Fort William, Wester Ross and sometimes supporting the wider team as required. This post is permanent 22.3hrs per week.
You will provide a service to adults attending outpatient clinics, living in their own homes or care homes and with inpatients in Community Hospitals. Workload is varied and would include supporting Dietitians to assess, modify and adapt nutritional care plans for people who require support e.g.; malnutrition; swallowing problems
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