Assistant Practitioner Dietetics in Blackpool inBlackpool PUBLISHED THU 30 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
Would you like to make to make a difference to the nutritional care of inpatients?We are looking a band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join the Acute Dietetic Team to work on the wards improving the nutritional care that we can provide for our patients within Blackpool Victoria and Clifton sites.Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have a defined caseload of patients, they will provide nutritional care plans and follow patients up appropriately under the supervision of a Dietitian.Working with the multi disciplinary team on wards to improve the nutrition and hydration of patients.Education on the wards for staff and patients regarding malnutrition screening tool, food fortification and menu systems.Supporting the Dietetic team with reviewing patients requested by the supervising Dietitian and assisting in administrative tasks required for the team.

About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Dietetic team is a great team to work in.We have expanded over the recent years and are committed to improving the service we provide for patients.We are a friendly, supportive team, who welcomes new ideas and people.We have close links with our Community Dietetic Colleagues which enables us to give the best care for our patients.We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Date posted
30 October 2025

Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 4

Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per anum

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time

Reference number
382-CS35-25

Job location
sBlackpool Victoria HospitalWhinney heys roadBlackpoolFY3 8JJ

Job description

Job responsibilities
Supporting the dietetic service in delivering care on your defined caseload.Undertaking education sessions to staff as requested by the Dietitian.Taking part in any audits as directed by the Dietetic Department.Taking part in structured clinical supervision and staff meetings.Undertaking clinical competencies designed by the Dietetic team.Having a good understanding of the ordering system in the hospital for both food and nutritional products and being able to order these if required.Able to access referrals and use the electronic record system as per policy.Undertaking other activities as requested by the supervising dietitianTravelling between 2 different hospital sites so own vehicle and valid driving license essential.

Job description

Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialNVQ level 4 in health or nutrition related subject or equivalent qualification.Or foundation degree in health or nutritionDesirableEvidence of recent study in relevant health care field

Experience
and SkillsEssential

Experience
of working directly with patients/clients in a healthcare setting in the last two years.IT literate - able to use outlook, powerpoint MS teamsDesirableTwo years NHS

Experience
in a direct patient care settingPrevious

Experience
of working with patient groups

Experience
of using patient assessment tools

Experience
of teaching others a new skill

Experience
of working with clients to achieve goals or targets

Experience
of co-facilitating groupsManagementEssentialAble to manage own timeDesirableAble to manage a caseloadPersonalEssentialAble to work within a team/ team playerFlexible approach to workProfessional approach and mannerGood communication skills - written & verbalGood interpersonal skillsAbility to work under pressure in an organised and calm fashion in a busy environmentAble to undertake allocated interventions to an appropriate level of competenceAbility to work without direct supervisionAware of own boundaries and when to refer to supervisorHave good time management skillsAccepting of othersApproachable and supportivePunctual and reliableCommitment to CPDHolds a full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle for workFlexibility within role.DesirableProblem solving skillsAwareness of clinical governance

Person Specification

Experience
and SkillsEssential

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

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