Apprentice Dietetic/Speech & Language Assistant Practitioner (Level 5)
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS2 8HW |
| Company: | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7799198/387-DT9198-NG |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for a motivated & dynamic individual to work across our Speech & Language Therapy &Nutrition & Dietetic teams at Bristol Royal Infirmary. You will be part of front door services, supporting patients & staff in the E.D. & Assessment Units. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn & develop while working clinically for 4 days a week & 1 day a week to study, completing a two-year apprenticeship that leads to a Level 5 Foundation Degree ( start Autumn 2026). To progress to band 4 the individual will need to pass the apprenticeship & meet the performance needs of the role. We focus on delivering high-quality, evidence-based care for our communities. We have a strong culture of support, development & leadership including: * Support in accessing a wide range of training and CPD opportunities to ensure you flourish in your role * Regular supervision * Commitment to a flexi-time policy to support work-life balance * A wealth of well-being support & strong team spirit. Interviews will be with UHBW & Weston College, who deliver the apprenticeship, onThursday 19th March 2026, at:Healthy & active livingskills centre (HALSC)Loxton Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 4QU. Parking:Loxton Campus (next door to HALSC) has a free student car park, located through main gates of the campus on the right. The car park can be accessed by students using their College ID badge (barriers sometimes up so can park there). There are also a few local residential streets with free parking.
• Implement MUST screening etc as required & highlight care plan needs
• Assist patients to meet their nutritional requirements, observing dysphagia guidance & therapy
• Undertake nutritional and dysphagia risk screening
• Contribute to the safe and effective management of special diets & food allergies within front door services
• Support patients with communication difficulties
• Maintain stock levels of patient information (clinical and non-clinical)
• Work within guidance & operating procedures to commence & review patient treatment & therapy plans
• To liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team & local services to support the pathway of care & patient journey to discharge onwards
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
There is a strict criterion to join us:
1. You must have and be able to provide certificates for English and maths (GCSE grade 4 or above) or functional skills at Level 2. These will need to be scanned across ahead of interview, with originals brought to interview.
2. You need to have level 3 relevant qualifications ie A-levels/NVQ3 or equivalent.
3. You must have previous experience as a healthcare support worker/assistant.
4. Due to the dedication & time required to undertake the role of an apprentice, this job is not suitable to part time hours and requires a working week of 37.5 hours. Employment at UHBW will start once recruitment is fully completed.
5. You will need to be organised and be prepared to study in your own time, but you will be allocated 1 day a week for college or self-directed study.
6. You must be a resident of the UK.
This advert closes on Sunday 1 Mar 2026
We are looking for a motivated & dynamic individual to work across our Speech & Language Therapy &Nutrition & Dietetic teams at Bristol Royal Infirmary. You will be part of front door services, supporting patients & staff in the E.D. & Assessment Units. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn & develop while working clinically for 4 days a week & 1 day a week to study, completing a two-year apprenticeship that leads to a Level 5 Foundation Degree ( start Autumn 2026). To progress to band 4 the individual will need to pass the apprenticeship & meet the performance needs of the role. We focus on delivering high-quality, evidence-based care for our communities. We have a strong culture of support, development & leadership including: * Support in accessing a wide range of training and CPD opportunities to ensure you flourish in your role * Regular supervision * Commitment to a flexi-time policy to support work-life balance * A wealth of well-being support & strong team spirit. Interviews will be with UHBW & Weston College, who deliver the apprenticeship, onThursday 19th March 2026, at:Healthy & active livingskills centre (HALSC)Loxton Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 4QU. Parking:Loxton Campus (next door to HALSC) has a free student car park, located through main gates of the campus on the right. The car park can be accessed by students using their College ID badge (barriers sometimes up so can park there). There are also a few local residential streets with free parking.
• Implement MUST screening etc as required & highlight care plan needs
• Assist patients to meet their nutritional requirements, observing dysphagia guidance & therapy
• Undertake nutritional and dysphagia risk screening
• Contribute to the safe and effective management of special diets & food allergies within front door services
• Support patients with communication difficulties
• Maintain stock levels of patient information (clinical and non-clinical)
• Work within guidance & operating procedures to commence & review patient treatment & therapy plans
• To liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team & local services to support the pathway of care & patient journey to discharge onwards
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
There is a strict criterion to join us:
1. You must have and be able to provide certificates for English and maths (GCSE grade 4 or above) or functional skills at Level 2. These will need to be scanned across ahead of interview, with originals brought to interview.
2. You need to have level 3 relevant qualifications ie A-levels/NVQ3 or equivalent.
3. You must have previous experience as a healthcare support worker/assistant.
4. Due to the dedication & time required to undertake the role of an apprentice, this job is not suitable to part time hours and requires a working week of 37.5 hours. Employment at UHBW will start once recruitment is fully completed.
5. You will need to be organised and be prepared to study in your own time, but you will be allocated 1 day a week for college or self-directed study.
6. You must be a resident of the UK.
This advert closes on Sunday 1 Mar 2026
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