Dietetic Assistant

We are seeking a motivated, innovative and highly organised individual to join our experienced and expanding Nutrition and Dietetics team as a Dietetic Assistant (15 hours per week), based at Frimley Park Hospital.

The successful candidate will support the administrative team and work under the supervision of dietitians. The role includes supporting patients on fortified and specialist diets by providing appropriate menus and oral nutritional supplements, and liaising with ward staff and the catering department. You will also assist with nutritional assessments by gathering nutrition‑related information from patients and ward teams.

The postholder will help promote the importance of nutrition through awareness activities and by supporting training alongside the dietetic team. Administrative responsibilities include general office duties, checking patient menus, gathering information ahead of clinics, stock checking and handling enteral feeding supplies, and computer‑based analysis of patient dietary intakes.

You will develop an understanding of therapeutic diets and hospital catering systems. The role requires good communication and problem‑solving skills, initiative, basic IT and office skills, and the ability to work flexibly as a valued member of the team.

Visa Sponsorship:

This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

Support the Nutrition and Dietetics team at Frimley Park Hospital as a Dietetic Assistant

Assist the administrative team with general office and departmental tasks

Work under dietetic supervision to support patients on fortified and specialist diets

Provide and check appropriate menus and oral nutritional supplements for patients

Liaise with ward staff and the catering department regarding patient dietary needs

Check patient menus to ensure dietary requirements are met

Retrieve and prepare patient information ahead of dietetic clinics

Carry out stock checking and manage enteral feeding supplies

Undertake computer\-based analysis of patient dietary intakes

Develop a good working knowledge of therapeutic diets and hospital catering systems

Respond to a range of queries using good communication, problem\-solving skills and initiative

Work flexibly as a supportive and reliable member of the wider team

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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For more information on the main responsibilities for this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

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