Nutritional Assistant

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  • Harrogate, North Yorkshire
  • £24,465 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 8 days ago
Are you passionate about nutrition and patient care? We are looking for a motivated and hardworking individual to join our friendly MDT within Trauma and Orthopaedics. Nutritional assistants are vital in helping patients with their diet and nutrition to aid recovery. This position will involve providing patients with first line nutritional support in conjunction with our dieticians.We are looking for Nutritional Assistants with:
  • an interest in science and food
  • an interest in people and their lifestyles
  • a positive and motivating attitude
  • an understanding approach
  • patience
  • excellent organisational skills
  • excellent communication skills
You do not need to have experience within this role as we will provide you with full training. Previous care experience is essential .Main duties of the jobYou will be:
  • Providing 'first line' nutritional support to patients identified as 'nutritionally at risk'
  • Helping patients to choose their meals
  • Assisting patients with meals and drinks
  • Referring to Dieticians and the Speech and Language Team
  • Weighing patients
  • Working in close collaboration with the MDT
  • Actively involved in ensuring that protected mealtimes are implemented
Please refer to the job description for full details of the role.About usAt Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
DetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£24,465 a year per annum (pro rata)ContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number421-PSC-3268RJob locationsHarrogate District HospitalLancaster Park RoadHarrogateHG2 7SXJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached. If you have any questions, please contact Gemma Umpleby on:gemma.umpleby1@nhs.net or 01423 553407 Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached. If you have any questions, please contact Gemma Umpleby on:gemma.umpleby1@nhs.net or 01423 553407Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Good standard of general education to GCSE level or equivalent
  • Care Certificate or required to undertake Care Certificate and complete within 12 weeks (pro rata for part time)
Desirable
  • NVQ level II in Health and Social Care
  • Food hygiene certificate
ExperienceEssential
  • Previous experience of working within a caring profession
  • Experience of an acute hospital ward environment
Desirable
  • Previous experience of working in a caring environment involving food, catering, nutrition
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Good standard of general education to GCSE level or equivalent
  • Care Certificate or required to undertake Care Certificate and complete within 12 weeks (pro rata for part time)
Desirable
  • NVQ level II in Health and Social Care
  • Food hygiene certificate
ExperienceEssential
  • Previous experience of working within a caring profession
  • Experience of an acute hospital ward environment
Desirable
  • Previous experience of working in a caring environment involving food, catering, nutrition

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