Dietetic Assistant (Stroke) | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 18 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,485 - £30,162 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 September 2025 |
| Location: | Maidstone, ME16 9QQ |
| Company: | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7394955/359-7394955-T1 |
Summary
Do you enjoy working with people and have a passion for nutrition and its importance in health and wellbeing? Are you ready for a new challenge? If so, this is an ideal opportunity for you to join the friendly and supportive stroke dietetic team at the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.
This post is based in the specialist stroke services at our Hyper-Acute, Acute and Rehabilitation services based in Maidstone and Tonbridge Cottage hospitals. You would join our team of 3 stroke dietitians and wider network of 23 dietitians and 4 assistants in the Trust. We work closely with the diverse and inclusive stroke MDT including SLTs, physiotherapists, OTs, nurses and medics.
We are looking for a self-motivated individual with strong communication and team-working skills who is committed to improving the nutrition experience of our patients. A formal nutrition qualification and/or experience of working in a hospital or caring environment are desirable but not essential. We will provide a comprehensive induction programme and training to enable you to develop the appropriate skills and knowledge.
Please visit the video link below to provide you with an insight as to why you should come and join our fantastic therapy department at MTW!
MTW Therapy Recruitment Film
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If this sounds like an exciting step within your career, then we would love to read your application.
To work with registered dietitians to manage the nutritional needs of adult patients at the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals and Stroke patients at Sevenoaks Hospital. To provide MUST training to Ward staff.
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more,additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
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Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date, so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
This advert closes on Monday 1 Sep 2025