Job summary
- Main area
- Nutritional assistant
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 372-MED2475
- Employer
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Lindley
- Salary
- £24,465 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/10/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 03/11/2025
Employer heading
Nutritional Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 2
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us. Find out more - Why Choose CHFT?
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team on the Acute Floor as a nutritional assistant.
Nutrition and hydration are essential for health and quality of life. Adequate food and drink can help people recover from illness, remain independent, reduce their length of stay in hospital and help to avoid re admission to hospital.
Medical patients require lots of additional nutritional support and this role is an exciting opportunity to make this job your own.
You will assist the qualified nurses and contribute to support, assist monitor and educate our patients, their families and carers with their nutrition and hydration needs. You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and report to the nurse in charge to ensure individual needs are met in a relaxed environment conducive to dining maintaining dignity and respect.
Main duties of the job
- Assist the patients in eating and drinking and ensure all patients have their needs met with the support of the ward team.
- Keep accurate and timely records at ward level which do not require the expertise of the dietician or qualified nurse.
- Participate in audit with guidance from the team.
- Encourage and assist patients to take prescribed snacks, nourishing drinks and supplements and document as directed by the dietician.
- Contribute to the moving and handling of the patient following appropriate training and education.
- Assist all patients with food related issues and promote discussion with the dietetic team.
- Weigh and measure patients as requested and as per nutritional risk assessment.
Working for our organisation
Together we will deliver outstanding compassionate care to the communities we serve.”
That is the Trust’s vision and the pledge that binds everyone who works here.
Backing this up are the Trust’s values and behaviours that we expect all our employees to follow.
Our core values are:
- We Put People first
- We “go see”
- We work together to get results
- We do the must-dos
These values are demonstrated by our behaviours:
- I'll step in others' shoes, and I'll be kind and welcoming to all
- I'm committed to improving services and I'll go see examples of good practice
- I'm respectful of others. I support diversity and inclusion
- I will role model the must-dos to keep everyone safe and well
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Assist the patients in eating and drinking and ensure all patients have their needs met with the support of the ward team.
- Keep accurate and timely records at ward level which do not require the expertise of the dietician or qualified nurse.
- Participate in audit with guidance from the team.
- Encourage and assist patients to take prescribed snacks, nourishing drinks and supplements and document as directed by the dietician.
- Contribute to the moving and handling of the patient following appropriate training and education.
- Assist all patients with food related issues and promote discussion with the dietetic team.
- Weigh and measure patients as requested and as per nutritional risk assessment.
Person specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria
- English and Math GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent or high level of literacy and numeracy skills demonstrated within application
- Competence based level 2 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Care or The Care Certificate issued by an employer
- Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role
- Competent in cannulation /venepuncture/plaster training and specialist dressings.
- Moving and Handling
- Infection Control
- Customer Care
- Food hygiene
Desirable criteria
- Resuscitation
- Competence based level 3 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Healthcare Support
Knowledge, experience & expertise
Essential criteria
- Insight into the roles and responsibilities of the post
- Demonstrate a commitment to a caring profession
- Understand the importance of record keeping
Desirable criteria
- Medical/Elderly knowledge
- Literacy skills
- Experience of record keeping
Communication & relationships
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to work in a busy environment
- Able to use own initiative
- Aware of own limitations/ level of competence
- Good communication Skills
Desirable criteria
- Plan delegated workload
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emma Berry
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01484 343345
- Additional information
Val Hesling
01484 343345
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