Band 3 Dietetic Assistant - Bristol

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Dietetic Assistant to join the STEPS Inpatient Eating Disorders Team at Acer Unit, Blackberry Hill Hospital in Bristol. We are seeking an individual with a genuine interest in nutrition and a passion for supporting people with eating disorders to meet their nutritional needs.

The successful candidate will need to be well organised, proactive, and able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

We offer excellent supervision structures and a supportive working environment. This post provides developmental opportunities, including the chance to build specialist knowledge in eating disorders and to further develop your skills and competencies within the Dietetic Assistant role.

For further information, please contact the Ward Manager, Julie Stott, on 0117 378 4413.

Right to Work in the UK This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.

Main duties of the job

This role aligns with the Band 3 Dietetic Assistant generic Job Description profile. Locally, the postholder will:

• Contribute actively as a member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) supporting individuals with eating disorders.

• Liaise with catering and ward staff to coordinate the timely provision of meals, snacks, and supplements, supporting patient engagement with the nutritional programme. This may include purchasing food items from the supermarket when required.

• Discuss food choices with patients to establish intake and preferences through 1:1 work and facilitation of the menu group.

• Ensure patients meet their nutritional requirements as prescribed by dietitians, taking into account individual dietary preferences, allergies, intolerances, and other clinical requirements.

• Recognise the therapeutic importance of food within the treatment programme and uphold their shared responsibility in promoting safe, consistent, recovery-focused mealtimes.

• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and the multidisciplinary team, using active listening to understand concerns and support collaborative care.

• Organise and contribute to the provision of supplements at specific times.

• Use RiO for clinical documentation.

For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see attached job description.

About us

We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust): a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.

We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire, and in parts of Dorset.

Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.

AWP is committed to supporting and creating a positive, research- and evidence-based environment and culture, which can have a beneficial impact on everyone who works for the organisation and on the care we provide to those who use our services.

Details

Date posted

06 May 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

342-SS054-0526

Job locations

STEPs EDU, ACER Unit

Blackberry Hill Hospital, Manor Road

Bristol

BS16 2EW