Dietetic Support Worker
The closing date is 23 January 2026
Job summary
The post holder will support registered dietetic staff in the provision of the dietetic service to inpatients and outpatients. They will review the patients nutritional intake after assessment and plan made by the registered dietitian. They may make alterations to nutritional care plans (within protocols and scope of practice) as they monitor patient progression.
Any patient falling outside their scope of practice, or who are deteriorating, are referred onto the registered dietitian. The post holder will regularly work independently with the supervision of a registered dietitian
Within the team we are keen to offer progression towards Dietetic Apprenticeship as able. This role would then be the perfect stepping stone to this.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
About us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Details
Date posted
09 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
185-1263-12214
Job locations
North Devon District Hospital
Raleigh Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX314JB
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Devon District Hospital
Raleigh Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX314JB
Employer's website
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