Assistant Practitioner Dietetics | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 30 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,485 - £30,162 per anum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 November 2025 |
| Location: | Blackpool, FY3 8JJ |
| Company: | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7447635/382-CS35-25 |
Summary
Would you like to make to make a difference to the nutritional care of inpatients?
We are looking a band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join the Acute Dietetic Team to work on the wards improving the nutritional care that we can provide for our patients within Blackpool Victoria and Clifton sites.
Previous applicants need not apply.
The successful candidate will have a defined caseload of patients, they will provide nutritional care plans and follow patients up appropriately under the supervision of a Dietitian.
Working with the multi disciplinary team on wards to improve the nutrition and hydration of patients.
Education on the wards for staff and patients regarding malnutrition screening tool, food fortification and menu systems.
Supporting the Dietetic team with reviewing patients requested by the supervising Dietitian and assisting in administrative tasks required for the team.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Dietetic team is a great team to work in.
We have expanded over the recent years and are committed to improving the service we provide for patients.
We are a friendly, supportive team, who welcomes new ideas and people.
We have close links with our Community Dietetic Colleagues which enables us to give the best care for our patients.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Supporting the dietetic service in delivering care on your defined caseload.
Undertaking education sessions to staff as requested by the Dietitian.
Taking part in any audits as directed by the Dietetic Department.
Taking part in structured clinical supervision and staff meetings.
Undertaking clinical competencies designed by the Dietetic team.
Having a good understanding of the ordering system in the hospital for both food and nutritional products and being able to order these if required.
Able to access referrals and use the electronic record system as per policy.
Undertaking other activities as requested by the supervising dietitian
Travelling between 2 different hospital sites so own vehicle and valid driving license essential.
This advert closes on Thursday 13 Nov 2025
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