Job summary
Community Dietetic Assistant Practitioner hours per week - fixed term until October 2026
As part of the Community Dietetic Service, you will assist the registereddietitians with the assessment, implementation and monitoring of nutritional care plans for adult patients referred to the service.
You will spend time with patients and carers to optimise patients nutritional intake via implementing and monitoring nutritional care plans.
The role is community based, and you will see patients in the intermediate care unit (ward based) nursing homes and residential homes. This post is a fixed term maternity cover.
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 independently prioritise patients within your caseload
To have a working knowledge of nutritional supplements and request prescriptions appropriately
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
To have good knowledge of nutrition including macro nutrients
To be able to analyse food charts, calculating current intake and using judgement adapting plans to meet patients' needs
To have good verbal and written communication.
To be aware of and maintain confidentiality in the workplace under the data protection act
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
24 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
7 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
245-ACS4CD-02-26
Job locations
Selbourne House
Union Street
Hyde
SK141NG
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications 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 specifications 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
* 5 GCSE or equivalent including Maths and English
* NVQ level 3 or above in nutrition related subject e.g. health and social care/ nutrition
Desirable
* Degree in nutrition or similar
Knowledge
Essential
* Good knowledge of food composition including calories and protein
* Good knowledge of nutrition in illness including malnutrition
Desirable
* Knowledge of nutritional supplements for managing malnutrition
Experience
Essential
* Experience in a community setting
Desirable
* Experience working in the NHS or similar environment in a nutrition related role
Skills
Essential
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Good listening skills and ability to show empathy
* Computer literacy
Desirable
* Car driver and use of a car for work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* 5 GCSE or equivalent including Maths and English
* NVQ level 3 or above in nutrition related subject e.g. health and social care/ nutrition
Desirable
* Degree in nutrition or similar
Knowledge
Essential
* Good knowledge of food composition including calories and protein
* Good knowledge of nutrition in illness including malnutrition
Desirable
* Knowledge of nutritional supplements for managing malnutrition
Experience
Essential
* Experience in a community setting
Desirable
* Experience working in the NHS or similar environment in a nutrition related role
Skills
Essential
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Good listening skills and ability to show empathy
* Computer literacy
Desirable
* Car driver and use of 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.
Employer details
Employer name
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Selbourne House
Union Street
Hyde
SK141NG
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Employer details
Employer name
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Selbourne House
Union Street
Hyde
SK141NG
Employer's website
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