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Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Dietetic Assistant for Adults with Learning Disability

The closing date is 15 September 2025

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Job summary

Interview will be held on 2nd October 2025

We are looking for afriendly and enthusiastic Dietetic Assistant to work in a friendly team of Dietitians within the Learning Disabilities Service. The role is to support the dietitians to provide a range of clinical, educational and health promotional tasks across East and West Berkshire.

The working hours are 20 hours per week with flexible work pattern and some opportunities for home working.

Main duties of the job

  • To assist the Specialist Dietitians for Adults with Learning Disabilities in the monitoring and follow up of patients requiring home visits across Berkshire.

  • As part of the role, home visits and reviews are provided independently for patients identified by the dietitians.

  • This includes weighing clients, review progress and deliver information to clients and their carers using agreed templates.

  • To identify areas of concern which require specialist clinician advice and to inform the clinician promptly.

  • To provide clear and concise feedback to the dietitian on clinical activities and seek support promptly when required.

  • To participate in health promotional activities undertaken by the Learning Disabilities team

  • To deliver training to small groups of care home staff in learning disability homes on MUST and healthy eating.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

  • Caring for and about you is our top priority
  • Committed to providing good quality, safe services
  • Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

  • Flexible working options to support work-life balance
  • 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • Excellent learning and career development opportunities
  • 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
  • Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
  • Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
  • Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
  • Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
  • Free parking across Trust sites

Details

Date posted

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,860 to £31,671 a year per annum , pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

371-CFS560-A

Job locations

CTPLD Wokingham , University of Reading

Earley Gate

Reading

RG6 6BZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

1. Educated to A levels or equivalent

2. Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust

3. Ability to demonstrate excellent time management and organisational skills

4. Ability to demonstrate good IT knowledge and skills

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Jane Varghese on 0118 904 7203 or email: jane.varghese@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

1. Educated to A levels or equivalent

2. Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust

3. Ability to demonstrate excellent time management and organisational skills

4. Ability to demonstrate good IT knowledge and skills

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Jane Varghese on 0118 904 7203 or email: jane.varghese@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Educated to A level or equivalent

Desirable

  • N/SVQ Level 3 Allied Health Professions Award
  • BDA Dietetic Assistant Support Worker Award
  • ECDL or other equivalent measure of computer competency

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

  • Evidence of continuing professional development or participation in ongoing education and training

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a health/care environment

Desirable

  • Experience of working with people with a learning disability or special needs

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • An ability to plan, prioritise and organise own workload
  • Sound knowledge of IT systems including Microsoft Office (including Word, Power Point, Email, Outlook, Internet and Excel
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Educated to A level or equivalent

Desirable

  • N/SVQ Level 3 Allied Health Professions Award
  • BDA Dietetic Assistant Support Worker Award
  • ECDL or other equivalent measure of computer competency

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

  • Evidence of continuing professional development or participation in ongoing education and training

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a health/care environment

Desirable

  • Experience of working with people with a learning disability or special needs

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • An ability to plan, prioritise and organise own workload
  • Sound knowledge of IT systems including Microsoft Office (including Word, Power Point, Email, Outlook, Internet and Excel

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

CTPLD Wokingham , University of Reading

Earley Gate

Reading

RG6 6BZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

CTPLD Wokingham , University of Reading

Earley Gate

Reading

RG6 6BZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Dietician Learning Disabilities

Jane Varghese

jane.varghese@berkshire.nhs.uk

01189047203

Details

Date posted

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,860 to £31,671 a year per annum , pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

371-CFS560-A

Job locations

CTPLD Wokingham , University of Reading

Earley Gate

Reading

RG6 6BZ


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