Job overview

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 job

You 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. 

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.