Job Description

Are you seeking an opportunity to develop clinical skills in a rewarding role?



Join us at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) to train as a qualified Dietitian and gain a BSc Dietetics degree while you work.



The Dietetic Apprenticeship combines clinical employment, work-based and academic learning. It's a fully funded route to becoming an HCPC-registered Dietitian.



As an OHFT employee, you'll embody our values and, once registered, be supported to apply for Band 5 vacancies within the Trust.



You'll be employed as an Apprentice Dietitian and given dedicated study time. The apprenticeship is aligned with Sheffield Hallam University and taught remotely.



You'll gain skills to thrive in today's evolving healthcare environment. While based in one team, placements will span Oxford Health and external providers.



We have one post available in Oxford, one based with the Adult Community Eating Disorders (ACED) team in Oxford, based at the Warneford Hospital.



Please note, if this post does not quite meet your other posts may become available at a later date across the Trust



Adult Community Eating Disorders (ACED)

Based at Warneford Hospital, the ACED team provides specialist outpatient care across Oxfordshire for adults with eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. The service includes psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, support workers, and dietitians.



Dietitians play a key role in assessment and treatment, offering evidence-based nutritional interventions tailored to individual needs.



They lead education sessions on the physical effects of eating disorders, facilitate recovery-focused groups, and provide one-to-one support to help patients meet personalised nutritional goals.



They also contribute to service development, quality improvement, and student training, ensuring a holistic, forward-thinking approach to care.



Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.



Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible



Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:

"Caring, safe and excellent"



At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:



Excellent opportunities for career progression



Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development



27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service



NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers



Competitive pension scheme



Lease car scheme



Cycle to work scheme



Employee Assistance Programme



Mental Health First Aiders



Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)



Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team



The services offer excellent opportunities for supervision, service development, service evaluation and research, teaching and training. The services are also committed to evidence-based and evidence generating practice and you will have the opportunity to be part of service evaluation and Quality Improvement projects. The post-holder will be expected to assist in clinically related administration and will need to utilise data and research skills for audit and service development.



Entry requirements



Applicants will need to evidence Maths and English GCSE at Grade C (4), or equivalent (such as Functional Skills Level 2). This MUST be completed before enrolment. If applicants are unable to find their certificates, they will need to re-take these qualifications.

Level 3 academic qualification i.e., AS/ A level, access to higher education diploma etc.

International applicants will need to send in their certificates for checking by NARIC for UK equivalency

Students whose first language is not English (where English and Maths qualifications have been taken via a non UK exam board) are normally required to have IELTS >7.0 (with no component



In order to apply for the course, we need to ensure that you have met the criteria, please see attached link for information about right to work / remain in UK and residency status. Please note time spent on a student visa does not count towards residency for the purpose of qualifying for apprentice funding. You will need to read through this to ensure that you meet the criteria before applying for the post:



Apprenticeship Funding Rules GOV.UK



It is not possible for any apprentice to enrol onto the Dietetic Apprenticeship if they are undertaking any academic course at the beginning of the apprenticeship and any other additional courses must be completed by February 2026.



You must be able to travel between sites for placements. A full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are required (adjustments considered under the Equality Act 2010).



Interviews will be held in person at an Oxford Health site on 25 September 2025. We interview jointly with the university--no alternative dates are available.



At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.



Therefore, if you don't meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.