Job overview

Are you passionate about nutrition, health and making a positive difference in people's lives? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 4 Nutrition and Dietetic Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Nutrition and Dietetic Team in Harrow.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside experienced Specialist Dietitians, supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred nutritional care to adults across our community services.

You will play an important role in supporting patients with a range of nutritional needs, including nutrition support, weight management, lipid management and enteral tube feeding, helping them achieve better health outcomes and improve their quality of life.

What are we looking for?

We would love to hear from candidates who:

• Have previous experience working in a healthcare or community setting Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are organised, proactive and confident managing competing priorities.
• Enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Have strong IT skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Are passionate about nutrition, patient care and professional development.
• Previous experience as a Nutrition Assistant or a degree in Nutrition would be advantageous.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have valid right to work in the UK and must not require sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake delegated clinical administrative duties to support the delivery of the Harrow Nutrition & Dietetic Service, working independently within agreed protocols and under the supervision of Specialist Dietitians.
• To effectively manage a caseload of nutrition support patients in the community requiring weight checks. This may include booking patients into clinic or travelling to patient homes.
• To support Dietitians in the delivery of training activities, including training at care homes, organising and delivering group education sessions, e.g., weight management and lipid lowering
• To be responsible for organising own delegated clinical workload and  administrative tasks and activities, and to be flexible to the needs of the service.
• To be responsible for inputting clinical activity data into the relevant IT system and generate reports as required on a regular basis.
• To work within an agreed framework for dealing with routine and urgent clinical problems/interactions, face to face or on the telephone, seeking guidance from the Dietitians to agree action outside the framework.
• To communicate in an effective and timely way with accurate message taking from clients, carers, Dietitians and other healthcare professionals with clear record keeping and dissemination of information to relevant staff.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
 
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.
 
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
 
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.