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Dietetic Assistant Practitioner (Weight Management)

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool, L9 7AL £28,392 – £31,157 a year Permanent Posted 7 September 2026 Apply by 21 September 2026

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Role description

Job summary

Are you a graduate with a lifestyle related degree, looking for an opportunity to support people living with obesity?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Dietetic Assistant Practitioner to join the Aintree LOSS specialist Tier 3 Weight Management team for Liverpool, based at Aintree Hospital. Applicants must have a Nutrition degree or Health & Social Care Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree (or suitable equivalent qualification, NVQ level 4,5, HNC, HND). A keen interest in weight management, health promotion and behaviour change is essential.

The varied Dietetic Assistant Practitioner role involves supporting individuals in both 1:1 and group settings, and will include face-to-face, telephone and virtual appointments.

You will be part of a wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and will work closely with and be supported by the dietitians and physiotherapists in an effective and safe manner. You will attend monthly operational meetings and actively participate in MDT meetings.

The service has a strong commitment to providing a high standard of care and the post holder will work flexibly to meet the service needs. In return, we offer a flexible approach to working patterns and a structured staff development programme, which will enable you to gain relevant competencies for the role.

This is a great opportunity to gain new skills and work in a highly rewarding role alongside a committed multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

You will support the dietitians, physiotherapists and wider MDT in the delivery of the service to adults living with obesity , including the implementation of personalised plans for the service users.

You will use behaviour change techniques such as motivational interviewing skills to support patients to make positive lifestyle and dietary changes, and facilitate a positive and open dialogue to help them achieve their personal goals.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with service users in both group and 1:1 settings (telephone and face to face) to help them manage their weight.

You will be delivering educational topics at the group sessions, as well as assisting other health professionals in the safe running of groups.

You will take an active role in MDT meetings, and be an open communicator with the wider team.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

287-AMED-309-26

Job locations

Aintree Hospital

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualifications: Nutrition Degree or Health and Social Care Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree or suitable equivalent.

Knowledge, Training & Experience:

Broad understanding of what constitutes healthy/unhealthy lifestyles; general understanding of clinical conditions relevant to team specialty; effective written/oral communication skills; awareness of external agencies within the local community; practical working knowledge of health/ social care environments; willingness to work towards specified competencies; basic administrative skills, including use of Information Technology (including Internet, e-mail and word processing packages); commitment to personal development/willingness to learn;

Skills and aptitude:

Ability to work independently and as part of a team; demonstrate diplomacy, tact and empathy; ability to be reliable and responsible and to demonstrate initiative; ability to demonstrate problem solving approach; good organisational skills and ability to plan and manage own time, demonstrate good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with others

The attached job description and person specification will go into further detail on the key responsibilities of the Dietetic Assistant Practitioner role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Foundation degree - relevant area

Desirable

Nutrition Qualification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of care agencies and how to access them.

Experience

Essential

Relevant prior experience of therapy work/supporting individuals in a health care setting
Multi-disciplinary team working.

Desirable

Working with people who have communication challenges.

Skills

Essential

Capable of working on own initiative
Able to communicate written information clearly
Ability to work flexibly and prioritise workload
Good level of admin/clerical skills
Able to use IT skills to support the development of therapy resources

Desirable

Able to demonstrate awareness of current NHS issues.
Experience of motivating patients/carers to engage in sessions.
Experience of carrying out prescribed programmes.
Awareness of roles of other professionals.

Other

Essential

Able to demonstrate awareness of current NHS issues.
Experience of motivating patients/carers to engage in sessions.
Experience of carrying out prescribed programmes.
Awareness of roles of other professionals.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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