Nutritional Assistant - Farndale Ward

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Nutritional Assistant at Harrogate District Hospital. You will play a pivotal role in providing excellent nutritional care to patients in a supportive and collaborative environment. Candidates with a strong caring background will be supported through ongoing training and professional development. Join an organization committed to staff wellbeing and inclusive culture.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Counselling service

Fast-track physiotherapy service

Staff Recognition Awards

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring environment is essential.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake Care Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor the nutritional care of patients on the ward.
• Collaborate with Nutrition & Dietetic and catering teams.
• Provide excellent nutritional care to enhance patient recovery.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

Good standard of general education to GCSE level or equivalent

Job description

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Nutritional Assistant - Farndale Ward, Harrogate

Client:

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Harrogate, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job overview

Providing our patients with excellent nutritional care improves their recovery from illness and can reduce length of hospital stay. Our ward-based Nutrition Assistants coordinate and monitor the nutritional care of our patients and are a crucial part of our ward teams.

An opportunity has arisen to work as a Nutrition Assistant on Jervaulx ward at Harrogate District Hospital.

Main duties of the job

You will be ward-based but work closely with the Nutrition & Dietetic, Speech & Language Therapy, and catering teams. This is a fast-paced job which requires time management and organisational skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff in many different roles. You will need to be able to work as part of a team whilst also using your own initiative to work independently.

Experience in a caring environment is essential, but a qualification in nutrition is not. Full induction and ongoing training in the role will be provided.

Working for our organisation

At 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education to GCSE level or equivalent
• Completed Care Certificate or willing to undertake Care Certificate and complete workbook within 12 weeks