Job summary
- Main area
- Dietetics
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 848-BHC-299-25
- Employer
- Bromley Healthcare
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Pauls Cray clinic
- Town
- St Pauls Cray, Orpington
- Salary
- £32,199 - £34,876 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Community Dietetic Assistant Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 4
Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.
Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.
Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.
Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.
Job overview
Band 4 Dietetic Assistant Practitioner
£32,199 - £34,876 per annum
Full-time - 37.5 hours per week (part-time will be considered)
Would you like to work for an organisation that is progressive, innovative and provides quality care for families they serve? To find out what it's like to work for Bromley Healthcare please view our videos on YouTube, search for Bromley Healthcare and you will get a flavour.
We are currently looking for a Band 4 Dietetic Assistant Practitioner to join our dynamic, friendly Dietetic team who are patient-focused and thrive on providing quality care.
Proposed Interview date Wed 3rd Dec 2025
Main duties of the job
JOB SUMMARY
The Community Dietetic Assistant Practitioner will support the Dietetic Adult and Child Community Teams within Bromley and Bexley. The Nutrition and Dietetic department includes provision of a home enteral feed service, management of oral nutritional supplements (ONS) for patients in care homes, their own homes and in a clinic setting.
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To support the Dietitian in delivery of high level, quality care and evidence-based interventions in line with local and national guidance
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To support Dietetic intervention in both autonomous and multidisciplinary scenarios
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To plan, provide and evaluate nutritional interventions within a framework laid down by the Dietitian, in group and individual settings
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To supervise/support identified assistants and students
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To undertake administrative duties as required
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To manage a caseload, including self- directed planning and time management
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To support with clinical triage
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Contribute to the on-going development of the Assistant Practitioner role
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Dietetics Team members work with other agencies and other health professionals to promote diet, nutrition and health through health promotion initiatives, campaigning, education and training.
Working for our organisation
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details relating to this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent knowledge acquired through “in house” training and experience of specific patient conditions and forms of therapy
- Evidence of Professional Development
Professional Registration
Desirable criteria
- Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA)
specific skils
Essential criteria
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Acknowledges own limitations and seeks advice from clinician when appropriate
- Ability to interpret clinical information/data
- Understanding of all areas of clinical governance including audit
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Ability to work with patients with complex communication needs and/or barriers to communication and understanding
- Understanding of professional issues and ethics, and their application to practice
- Ability to manage and prioritise work and clinical caseload.
- Knowledge of relevant national guidelines, frameworks and policies
- Valid driving licence and daily use of a vehicle. (Business Class insurance will be required).
Desirable criteria
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and oral
- Confident in the use of different equipment for accurate anthropometry (body measurements)
- Ability to supervise and manage junior staff and student dietitians
- Anthropometric measurements of children and babies
- Evidence of development of web pages and service leaflets
Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Food and Nutrition
- Experience of working within a clinical care setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a variety of community settings
- Familiar with MUST screening as a tool for nutritional assessment
- Knowledge and experience of Nutritional Supplements
personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of our Business
- Committed to improving services
- Demonstrates 4 core values, health and wellbeing, continuous learning and innovation, compassion and belonging.
- Ability to work both individually and as part of a team
- Time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Self-motivated
IT Skills
Essential criteria
- Competent in use of IT including use of electronic patient records
- Microsoft Word and Power point, Internet and e-mail
Desirable criteria
- Experience of using EMIS
- Confident in the use of dietary analysis programmes such as Diet Plan
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- sarah belaon
- Job title
- Joint Dietetic Service Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07770738162
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