Paediatric Allergy Dietetic Assistant

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Paediatric Allergy Dietetic Assistant The closing date is 12 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Would you like to be part of a friendly hospital based paediatric allergy team? We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and confident individual to join us as a Dietetic Assistant Practitioner. As a result of new funding in 2024, we have created a new hybrid role. Your time will be split between supporting the paediatric allergy specialist nurses and the paediatric allergy dietitians. The role will include direct contact with families arranging day case admissions for hospital food challenges and supervised feeds and practical support where needed on the daycare unit during the admission. You will support the dietetic team in arranging appointments and carrying out nutritional analysis. You will be trained up in skin prick testing to support multidisciplinary paediatric allergy clinics. You will also be involved in annual allergy audits. You should have the ability to work well within teams, be able to manage your time effectively, and have excellent communication and prioritisation skills. The successful applicant will be confident in Excel, Word and general computer skills and enjoy working with patients and families. All other training will be provided. Main duties of the job About the Role: Are you keen to be part of a friendly, hospital-based paediatric allergy team? We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and confident individual to join us as a Dietetic Assistant Practitioner. Key Responsibilities: Arrange day case admissions for hospital food challenges and supervised feeds. Provide practical support on the daycare unit during admissions. Assist the dietetic team in scheduling appointments and conducting nutritional analysis. Participate in annual allergy audits. Receive training in skin prick testing to support multidisciplinary allergy clinics. Requirements: Strong team collaboration skills. Effective time management abilities. Excellent communication and prioritisation skills. Confidence in using Excel, Word, and general computer skills. All other training will be provided. If you're enthusiastic about joining a supportive and dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you! About us Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream Details Date posted 29 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £28,392 to £31,157 a year per an