Dietetic Apprentice

Job summary

We are delighted to offer the role of Dietetic Apprentice within the friendly and supportive Dietetic Team based at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, which is part of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

The Dietetic Apprentice will start as a Band 3 progressing to a Band 4 after 12 months into the apprenticeship and Band 5 on qualification.

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship the post holder will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Dietitian.

The dietetic degree apprenticeship is a route that will allow you to work as an apprentice in a dietetic setting with an income, as well as study at university to complete a dietetic degree programme.

For more information regarding dietetic apprenticeships please see here:

Dietitian / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

You will initially be employed on 12-month fixed term contract. This will change to an apprenticeship contract on confirmation of placement on the university course. You MUST meet the University enrolment critieria and be a UK resident for at least 3 years.

Please note - this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications received.

Main duties of the job

The Dietetic Apprentice role will consist of on-the-job learning, dietetic placements and university study.

The aim for this post holder will be to commence the dietetic apprenticeship course run by Sheffield Hallam University starting in Spring 2024.

This course is a 3-year course which is fully remote.

Course details can be found here: BSc (Hons) Dietetics - degree apprenticeship | Sheffield Hallam University (shu.ac.uk)

Please note - this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications received.

About us

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust endeavours to provide development opportunities for those looking to develop a career in the NHS, in both clinical and non-clinical roles.

Through our apprenticeship programmes, individuals can earn a salary, develop their skills, and achieve a nationally recognised qualification, all whilst contributing towards delivering excellent patient care.

We have six active and impactful colleague networks. These networks provide a safe space for colleagues to share their experiences and learn from one another, but also influence change across our trust:

• Multicultural Network
• Women's Network
• Armed Forces' Network
• LGBTQ+ Network
• Lived Experience Network, for colleagues living with disabilities
• Autistic Colleague Network

As an organisationthe NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS Discounts.

Somersetis a rural community served by several Community Hospital sites in addition to Musgrove Park Hospital which is only a short walk from the centre of Taunton. Local to two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, less than 1hr from celebrated secluded beaches of Devon and Dorset. With award-winning schools & rolling countryside it's no surprise that Somerset is the choice for those in search of the perfect work-life balance.