Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Dietetic Support Worker
Dietetic Support Worker
UphillOn-Site
PermanentFull-Time
£25,760 - £27,476per annumFTE
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Description
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Dietetic Support Worker
The closing date is 18 November 2026
Job summary
Are you passionate about nutrition and health? Do you want to contribute to good nutritional care? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
We're seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate individual with strong communication skills and an excellent team player.
The Weston dietetic department is a friendly and growing team of 18 dietitians and support workers, part of the wider Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Nutrition and Dietetic Service based at Bristol Royal Infirmary. We sit within BFT Adult Therapy Services, a multidisciplinary network committed to excellence in patient care.
We work across all inpatient areas and are proud of our innovative service model, which includes:
You'll be working closely with dietitians, patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to support nutritional assessments, planning, and monitoring.
Team perks and benefits:
Applicants must meet the essential criteria outlined in the job description.
Apply now and help us nourish lives at Weston General Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The (dietetic support worker) DSW works under dietetic supervision to support the dietitians in providing a nutrition and dietetic service for patients and their carers, including healthcare professionals, supporting the implementation of food policy across the Trust.
The DSW works within departmental guidelines and procedures with direct access to supervision to
The post holder will be required to work 1 bank holiday a year contributing to the department rota.
The DSW is expected to undertake any other reasonable duties that may be identified in consultation with Senior Specialist Dietitians and Operational & Professional Lead Dietitian.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Details
Date posted: 09 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 387-DT9553-AR
Job locations: Weston General Hospital, Grange Road, Uphill, BS23 4TQ, United Kingdom
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Employer details
Employer name: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Weston General Hospital, Grange Road, Uphill, BS23 4TQ, United Kingdom
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Pathway Lead for Dietetics WGH, Laura Noble, laura.noble20@nhs.net, 01934647031
Dietetic Support Worker
The closing date is 18 November 2026
Job summary
Are you passionate about nutrition and health? Do you want to contribute to good nutritional care? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
We're seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate individual with strong communication skills and an excellent team player.
The Weston dietetic department is a friendly and growing team of 18 dietitians and support workers, part of the wider Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Nutrition and Dietetic Service based at Bristol Royal Infirmary. We sit within BFT Adult Therapy Services, a multidisciplinary network committed to excellence in patient care.
We work across all inpatient areas and are proud of our innovative service model, which includes:
- A forward-thinking food policy
- A proactive front door nutrition team
- A dedicated dietetic support worker team underpinning our acute care pathways.
You'll be working closely with dietitians, patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to support nutritional assessments, planning, and monitoring.
Team perks and benefits:
- A comprehensive induction programme and core competencies to support you into the organisation and your new role.
- A focus on working across the 4 pillars of practice.
- Time together for a monthly team wellbeing
- Protected non clinical time to support your agreed objectives
- Monthly supervision sessions
- Learning and development opportunities
Applicants must meet the essential criteria outlined in the job description.
Apply now and help us nourish lives at Weston General Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The (dietetic support worker) DSW works under dietetic supervision to support the dietitians in providing a nutrition and dietetic service for patients and their carers, including healthcare professionals, supporting the implementation of food policy across the Trust.
The DSW works within departmental guidelines and procedures with direct access to supervision to
- help ensure that individual patients meet their nutritional requirements
- support the dietitian in delivering nutrition education / training programmes
- ensure that nutritional information (clinical and non-clinical) is up to date
- maintain close and meaningful communication with key staff at all levels
- order products and appropriately maintain stock levels.
The post holder will be required to work 1 bank holiday a year contributing to the department rota.
The DSW is expected to undertake any other reasonable duties that may be identified in consultation with Senior Specialist Dietitians and Operational & Professional Lead Dietitian.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Details
Date posted: 09 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 387-DT9553-AR
Job locations: Weston General Hospital, Grange Road, Uphill, BS23 4TQ, United Kingdom
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English or Functional skills level 2 in Maths and English
- NVQ level 3/QCF in food or health related subject
- Basic food hygiene
- Care Certificate
Essential
- Experience of working with people, able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude
- Ability to work in a variety of situations
- Experience of team working
- Experience of working in a medical environment, demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work
- Knowledge of different cultures, religions and ethnic groups
Essential
- Effective communication skills, spoken and written
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Good IT skills including Microsoft packages
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
- Familiarity with computerised administration and ordering systems
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Ability to work co-dependently
- Able to recognise own limitations
- Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Employer details
Employer name: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Weston General Hospital, Grange Road, Uphill, BS23 4TQ, United Kingdom
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Pathway Lead for Dietetics WGH, Laura Noble, laura.noble20@nhs.net, 01934647031
