Dietetic Assistant Practitioner

Role Overview

We are seeking a Dietetic Assistant Practitioner to become an integral member of our progressive dietetic team at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. This position involves contributing to dietetic services within the acute hospital settings, managing a diverse inpatient caseload across multiple wards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a patient caseload under the guidance of a Registered Dietitian.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary team (MDT) members to ensure optimal nutritional care for patients.
• Execute administrative tasks including tracking patients on the oncology dietetic pathway and maintaining updated spreadsheets.
• Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally to support various administrative duties.

Professional Development and Support

You will receive regular supervision and opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD) to enhance your clinical abilities. The team is committed to improving patient experience and clinical pathways, with opportunities to participate in ongoing and new projects.

Organisational Context and Values

As a trusted organization committed to our communities, we actively support health improvement for patients, the public, staff, and partners by delivering Exceptional Care Together. Our core values—Compassion, Openness, and Excellence—are embedded in all aspects of our work.

Staff Benefits and Opportunities

• Access to professional and leadership development programs.
• Comprehensive support from recruitment through onboarding and beyond.
• Employee benefits including an assistance program, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.

Organisational Highlights

• Average of 4,810 outpatient appointments daily.
• Fourth busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England, averaging 2,077 weekly appointments.
• Third largest Emergency Department nationally, seeing an average of 1,115 patients daily.
• Hospitals admit approximately 195 emergency patients each day.
• Conducted nearly 33,700 planned surgical operations across 57 operating theatres last year.
• One of only seven Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• Perform over 140 elective procedures daily.
• A research-active University Hospital offering extensive clinical trials and research opportunities.

Additional Information

If there is a large number of applicants, the application process may close ahead of schedule.

Application deadline: 5 August 2026

Interview date: 19 August 2026

For more details or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Susan Moorley, Dietetic Team Leader, at susan.moorley@nhs.net or call 01332 785573. We encourage you to reach out for any queries or informal discussions before applying.