Central London Community Health Trust

Dietetic Assistant - Home Enteral Feeding & Nutrition Support

The closing date is 25 January 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits!

Join our Adult Nutrition and Dietetic Nutrition Support Team at Edgware Community Hospital (ECH) and make a real difference in the lives of our patients.

We are seeking a Dietetic Assistant - Home Enteral Feeding Team (HEFT) & Nutrition Supportto assist our specialist dietitians in providing high-quality care to adults who require tube feeding or specialised nutritional advice, including oral nutritional supplements.

Ideal candidates will:

Have experience working in a healthcare setting, such as a hospital or community clinic.
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Be a strong team player, able to work collaboratively with others.
Have good organisational and time management skills.
Be proficient in using computer systems and software.
Have a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

Previous experience in nutrition support, or background knowledge or training in a nutrition related subject would be advantageous.

However, we are also open to candidates with transferable skills and a strong desire to learn.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SPONSORSHIP AS THIS IS A FIXED TERM POSITION

Face to face interviews will only be considered

Main duties of the job

To provide administrative assistance and support to the Nutrition Support Dietetic Team.
To effectively manage a caseload of patients in the community requiring weight checks thisincludes booking patient appointments into either group sessions or travelling to patienthomes.
To work independently under the supervision of Specialist Dietitians to undertake clinical and administrative tasks to support the development and delivery of the Nutrition SupportDietetic Service
To be responsible for organising own delegated clinical work load and administrative tasksand activities and to be flexible to the needs of the service
To be responsible for inputting clinical activity data into the relevant IT system andgenerate reports as required on a regular basis.
To work within an agreed framework for dealing with routine and urgent clinicalproblems/interactions, face to face or on the telephone, seeking guidance from theDietitians to agree action outside the framework.
To communicate in an effective and timely way with accurate message taking from clients,carers, Dietitians and other healthcare professionals with clear record keeping anddissemination of information to relevant staff.

Please note : Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust's values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

09 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£32,199 to £34,876 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

824-NORTH-7403960-A

Job locations

Edgware Community Hospital (ECH)

Burnt Oak Broadway

Edgware

HA8 0AD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required

Please note : Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Basic literacy and numeracy, general education
Evidence of nutrition qualification,
NVQ study to level 3 or equivalent qualification related to nutrition

Desirable

Degree in Nutrition related subject

Experience

Essential

Previous experience working within a healthcare setting (career experience)
Demonstratable experience of team working, and evidence of being able to work independently within defined parameters as required
Demonstratable administrative experience
Established ability to arrange events and meetings for clients and members

Desirable

Experience of working as a Dietetic Assistant in a home enteral feeding or dietetic team
Experience using electronic patient record systems
Experience of giving presentations to small groups
Experience of multimodal communication, including with external stakeholders

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Evidenced ability and confidence to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a wide range of people
Skilled at planning and organising, including managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Adept in external stakeholder management
Described understanding of and interest in nutritional support, namely home enteral feeding
IT proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite
Evidenced understanding and awareness of confidentiality and its importance within this specific job role (

Desirable

Understanding of awareness and challenges in working with different ethnic communities in healthcare
Described understanding and use of anthropometric measurements and screening tools used in adults

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Basic literacy and numeracy, general education
Evidence of nutrition qualification,
NVQ study to level 3 or equivalent qualification related to nutrition

Desirable

Degree in Nutrition related subject

Experience

Essential

Previous experience working within a healthcare setting (career experience)
Demonstratable experience of team working, and evidence of being able to work independently within defined parameters as required
Demonstratable administrative experience
Established ability to arrange events and meetings for clients and members

Desirable

Experience of working as a Dietetic Assistant in a home enteral feeding or dietetic team
Experience using electronic patient record systems
Experience of giving presentations to small groups
Experience of multimodal communication, including with external stakeholders

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Evidenced ability and confidence to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a wide range of people
Skilled at planning and organising, including managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Adept in external stakeholder management
Described understanding of and interest in nutritional support, namely home enteral feeding
IT proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite
Evidenced understanding and awareness of confidentiality and its importance within this specific job role (

Desirable

Understanding of awareness and challenges in working with different ethnic communities in healthcare
Described understanding and use of anthropometric measurements and screening tools used in adults

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Edgware Community Hospital (ECH)

Burnt Oak Broadway

Edgware

HA8 0AD

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Edgware Community Hospital (ECH)

Burnt Oak Broadway

Edgware

HA8 0AD

Employer's website

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