About this role
Job summary
We are recruiting a Band 3 Paediatric Dietetic Assistant Practitioner position working with Dietitians across all areas of paediatrics and one day supporting adult metabolics.
You will provide support to both in and outpatient paediatric patients and their families under the guidance of the paediatric dietetic team. The day to day duties of the role include a range of administrative duties relating to patient care and service delivery, liaise with health care professionals for optimal food service delivery at ward level, follow up in and out patients as identified by the Dietitian as indicated using a dedicated patient framework, help with administration of out patient clinics including weighing and measuring children, undertake relevant audits and support the adult metabolic team one day a week with identified support duties.
We are a friendly and supportive team of 25 highly regarded paediatric dietitians and dietetic assistants who are integral members of numerous MDTs. We provide both inpatient and outpatient services. The team input into many specialist areas including NICU, SCBU, PICU, Ketogenics, Gastroenterology, Obesity, Oncology, Cystic Fibrosis, Diabetes, Allergy, HEF, Eating Disorders, HPN as well as general paediatric cover. In your role you will be supported and supervised by a Band 7 Paediatric Dietitian and also work alongside other dietitians within specialities.
Main duties of the job
The position is required to be on-site to assist the Dietitians with the changing demands of their caseloads and for supervision. Although we operate flexible working, the Department hours are 0900 - 1700 and you will need to be available to work within these hours.
You will be required to support the Registered Dietitians in the provision of optimal nutrition to paediatric patients in Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for four days a week, plus one day per week supporting the adult dietetic team.
To work under the supervision of the Paediatric Dietetic Team to improve or maintain the nutritional status of children under the care of the Trust as identified by the dietitian or through the completion of the PYMS Paediatric Nutrition Screening Tool.
To liaise with dietitians, nurses, catering and housekeeping staff with regard to the provision of optimal food service delivery at ward level.
To support the dietitians in the delivery of ward based training and in raising awareness of the importance of good nutrition amongst ward staff.
To support the dietitians in a range of administrative duties relating to patient care and service delivery.
Follow up both in and out patients identified by the Dietitian as indicated using a dedicated patient framework.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please be aware that the salary threshold required for a certificate of sponsorship to be granted is above the starting point of the Agenda for Change band for this role. Therefore those that are new to the NHS may not reach the minimum salary threshold required to obtain a certificate of sponsorship.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 19th May 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 28th May 2026
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge and skill. GCSE (Grade C or above) maths and English or equivalent Willing to undertake further training in dietetic practice
Experience Essential
Previous experience of working with children Work experience in a care environment
Desirable
Work experience with food and nutrition
Knowledge Essential
Appreciates own limitations
Desirable
Understands the role of the dietitian
Skills Essential
Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Works well in a team under supervision and on own initiative when required. Good time management skills, organised and flexible. Able to manage a busy workload. Ability to reflect and appraise own performance. Able to use a computer and appropriate packages. Willing to undertake further IT training as required. Ability to handle difficult and potentially distressing situations.
Desirable
Demonstrates interest in the department. Able to use e-Hospital (EPIC).
Additional Requirements Essential
The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)