Dietetic Assistant - Paediatric Food Allergy | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Dietetic Assistant with an interest in paediatrics to join the Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetic Department at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

The department provides specialist Nutrition and Dietetic services across Charing Cross, St Mary’s and Hammersmith Hospitals. This post will be based at St Mary’s Hospital and will support the delivery of the Paediatric Food Allergy Service. The hours are currently worked over five weekday mornings.

The successful candidate will work closely with Paediatric Dietitians to support the provision of the food allergy service. The role includes both administrative and clinical support duties under the supervision of a registered Dietitian. Previous experience in nutrition or healthcare would be advantageous, although full support and training will be provided.

• To assist qualified therapy staff to deliver patient care, assessment and treatment including individual and group sessions.
• To carry out tasks, activities and responsibilities delegated by a qualified therapist. To follow instructions of treating qualified therapist to treat patients following a designated treatment plan.
• Gain valid informed consent prior to and as an ongoing process of any intervention. To work within a legal framework, under the supervision of a qualified therapist, including for those patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
• To communicate with patients, carers and relatives to obtain specific information as directed by the therapist.
• Care Certificate competencies will need to be achieved within six months of commencement of employment.
• To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with the legal requirements, trust guidelines and professional standard of practice.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview..

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Jun 2026