Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Dietetic Assistant Practitioner

The closing date is 01 October 2025

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Job summary

Dietetic Assistant Practitioner Band 4 26 hours Fixed term until 2nd October 2026

We are looking for a enthusiastic Band 4 Dietetic assistant practitioner to provide maternity cover. The post is part time 26 hours / week.

The role is part of the community Dietitian Team and will assist the registered Dietitians with the assessment, implementation and monitoring of nutritional care plans for adults referred to the Service.

You will spend time with patients and carers to optimise patients nutritional intake and reduce risk of malnutrition

The post is community based and you will see patients on the intermediate care unit as well as care homes

Main duties of the job

To independently undertake nutritional screening/assessment of appropriate patients once triaged by the Dietitians.

To support the dietitians by reviewing and monitoring oral nutrition support patients in a range of community settings, independently amending care plans

To develop nutrition care plans for appropriate patient and be responsible for carrying out reviews in a timely manner

To work independently whilst being aware of own competencies

To liaise with the Dietitians and work within competencies, transferring complex patients to the Dietitians when needed

To independently prioritise patients within your caseload

To have a working knowledge of nutritional supplements and request prescriptions appropriately

To liaise with staff (nursing, carers and catering) in care homes regarding a patient's nutritional progress and to use judgement, feeding back to the dietitians as appropriate

To be able to interpret food / fluid record charts and weight charts and make appropriate suggestions to patients / nursing staff if changes are required to the care plan.

To calculate body mass index (BMI) and interpret the result taking appropriate action

To order nutritional supplements for the intermediate care unit, ensuring sufficient stock to meet patients' needs

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year Pro-rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

245-ACS4CD-09-25

Job locations

Community - Hyde greater Manchester

Hyde - Greater Manchester

SK14 1NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • qualification in a nutrition related subject NVQ level 3 or above
  • 5 GCSE ofrequivalent including maths and English

Desirable

  • degree in nutrition or similar

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good knowledge of nutrition including food composition
  • Understanding of nutrition in illness and malnutrition
  • Understanding of Dysphagia and IDDSI terminology

Desirable

  • knowledge of supplement drinks for managing malnutrition

Experience

Essential

  • experience in NHS or similar in a nutrition related role
  • Experience working with patients with long term conditions

Desirable

  • Experience working in the community

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills - verbal and written
  • Good listening skills and ability to show empathy
  • Good time management skills and ability to prioritise
  • Aware of own limitations and when to seek assistance
  • Computer literacy
  • Attention to detail
  • able to use judgement and analyse food charts and other information
  • Able to keep clear, concise and accurate records on EMIS
  • Driving license and access to a car for work
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • qualification in a nutrition related subject NVQ level 3 or above
  • 5 GCSE ofrequivalent including maths and English

Desirable

  • degree in nutrition or similar

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good knowledge of nutrition including food composition
  • Understanding of nutrition in illness and malnutrition
  • Understanding of Dysphagia and IDDSI terminology

Desirable

  • knowledge of supplement drinks for managing malnutrition

Experience

Essential

  • experience in NHS or similar in a nutrition related role
  • Experience working with patients with long term conditions

Desirable

  • Experience working in the community

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills - verbal and written
  • Good listening skills and ability to show empathy
  • Good time management skills and ability to prioritise
  • Aware of own limitations and when to seek assistance
  • Computer literacy
  • Attention to detail
  • able to use judgement and analyse food charts and other information
  • Able to keep clear, concise and accurate records on EMIS
  • Driving license and access to a car for work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Community - Hyde greater Manchester

Hyde - Greater Manchester

SK14 1NG


Employer's website

https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Community - Hyde greater Manchester

Hyde - Greater Manchester

SK14 1NG


Employer's website

https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Community Dietitian Lead

clare berry

clare.berry@tgh.nhs.uk

07468756634

Details

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year Pro-rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

245-ACS4CD-09-25

Job locations

Community - Hyde greater Manchester

Hyde - Greater Manchester

SK14 1NG


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