About this role
Job summary
Are you passionate about nutrition, health and making a positive difference in people's lives? We have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 4 Nutrition and Dietetic Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Nutrition and Dietetic Team in Harrow.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside experienced Specialist Dietitians, supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred nutritional care to adults across our community services.
You will play an important role in supporting patients with a range of nutritional needs, including nutrition support, weight management, lipid management and enteral tube feeding, helping them achieve better health outcomes and improve their quality of life.
What are we looking for?
We would love to hear from candidates who:
- Have previous experience working in a healthcare or community setting Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Are organised, proactive and confident managing competing priorities.
- Enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Have strong IT skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Are passionate about nutrition, patient care and professional development.
- Previous experience as a Nutrition Assistant or a degree in Nutrition would be advantageous.
Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have valid right to work in the UK and must not require sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake delegated clinical administrative duties to support the delivery of the Harrow Nutrition & Dietetic Service, working independently within agreed protocols and under the supervision of Specialist Dietitians.
- To effectively manage a caseload of nutrition support patients in the community requiring weight checks. This may include booking patients into clinic or travelling to patient homes.
- To support Dietitians in the delivery of training activities, including training at care homes, organising and delivering group education sessions, e.g., weight management and lipid lowering
- To be responsible for organising own delegated clinical workload and administrative tasks and 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.
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence.
From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments. Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters.
Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
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 SpecificationPlease note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have valid right to work in the UK and must not require sponsorship.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Basic literacy and numeracy, general education
- Degree in Nutrition
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Food Hygiene Certificate
- Evidence of nutrition qualification/relevant NVQ study to level 3
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working independently within defined parameters
- Experience of providing nutrition-related teaching or guidance to the public
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working as a Nutrition Assistant
- Experience of using EMIS, EMIS Web or similar patient information systems
- Experience of co-ordinating group education programmes
- Experience of taking anthropometric measurements and using malnutrition screening tools
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Has an understanding of the role of the Dietitian
- Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Powerpoint)
- Understanding of confidentiality and how this applies to their role
- Knowledge of and commitment to equal opportunities, including the ability to work with clients from a diverse range of backgrounds
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Desirable
- Able to communicate in a second language (in addition to English)
- Able to take anthropometric measurements such as weight, height, mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC)
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
Alexandra Avenue Health & Social Care Centre
275 Alexandra Avenue
Harrow
HA2 9DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)