Vacancy Introduction
Leeds Community Healthcare (LCH) is pleased to be expanding our Home Enteral Feeding (HEF) service and is recruiting two full-time (2 x 1.0 WTE / 37.5 hrs) permanent Band 4 Dietetic Assistant Practitioners to support our specialist Learning Disabilities HEF team. We welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time hours, or part-time/job-share arrangements.
Based within our friendly multidisciplinary team at Parkside Community Health Centre, this role will support the delivery of person-centred nutritional care to adults with learning disabilities who require enteral nutrition. You will work closely with Specialist Dietitians, contributing to assessments, reviews, education and practical care in community settings including family homes, supported living and care homes. Hybrid working is supported where appropriate, and you will receive structured supervision and opportunities for development within this specialist area of practice.
Interviews planned – 17th March 2026.
Support delivery of high-quality, person-centred nutritional care within the HEF team for adults, predominantly with learning disabilities, requiring enteral feeding, you will:
-Manage a defined caseload of clinically stable, lower-complexity patients in line with agreed protocols/care plans, under the supervision of a registered Dietitian
-Monitor nutritional intake/hydration/tolerance/weight, escalating changes in clinical complexity appropriately
-Provide first-line advice to patients/families/carers, and troubleshoot common enteral feeding and equipment issues
-Identify feeding concerns and make recommendations regarding feeds or regimens for review and approval by supervising Dietitian
-Liaise with learning disability teams/care providers/families and contracted feed companies to support coordinated care
-Support education and training for patients, carers & care staff, adapting communication to individual needs
-Maintain accurate clinical documentation & contribute to audit, service evaluation
Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.
For further details please contact Tessa Holloway, Adult HEF Clinical Lead, Email: t.holloway4@nhs.net Phone number: 07903 708630
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
