Dietetic Support Worker, Band 3

Job summary

To provide administrative and clinical support to the HEFT, who manage a cohort of patients in the community with enteral feeding tubes. This will include support to Registered Dietitians (RD), Enteral Nutrition Nurse Specialists (ENNS), Dietetic Assistant Practitioners (DAP) and the HEF Team Co-ordinator, in accordance with local policies and procedures. The post holder will work within the British Dietetic Association (BDA) Professional Code of Professional Conduct, the BDA Competency Framework and work toward completing the Department DSW Competency Framework.

Please note, this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received, so we would advise submitting your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

- To assist Dietitians, ENNS and DAPs in their role by:

Information gathering; To be proficient in collecting (from a variety of sources) and accurately reporting data on:

- Anthropometry, biochemistry, haematological and clinical information to help support assessment, monitoring and treatment plans of patients

- Nutritional information, including intake from a rage of sources including food charts, diet histories and verbal recall

- Medical, social, psychological, personal, cultural and economic factors affecting the patients

First port of contact and troubleshooting any immediate problems encountered by HEF patients

Assist the HEFT Co-ordinator with specialist dietetic clinic management, to include a knowledge of booking appointments and recording outcomes

Distribution of daily correspondence and scanning/ uploading as applicable

To liaise with staff/ patients to request:

- Anthropometric measurements

- Food record charts for patients who require Dietetic monitoring

- Information relating to personal and cultural food preferences of patients

- Information regarding feed stock levels

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

Details

Date posted

20 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0125

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

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