Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
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 You do not need to have experience within this role as we will provide you with full training. Previous care experience is essential for this role. 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 About us
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. Job responsibilities
For further information on this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached. If you have any questions, please contact Gemma Umpleby at
gemma.umpleby1@nhs.net
or 01423 553407. Person Specification
Qualifications
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) NVQ level II in Health and Social Care Food hygiene certificate Experience
Previous experience of working within a caring profession Experience of an acute hospital ward environment Previous experience of working in a caring environment involving food, catering, nutrition Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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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 You do not need to have experience within this role as we will provide you with full training. Previous care experience is essential for this role. 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 About us
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. Job responsibilities
For further information on this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached. If you have any questions, please contact Gemma Umpleby at
gemma.umpleby1@nhs.net
or 01423 553407. Person Specification
Qualifications
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) NVQ level II in Health and Social Care Food hygiene certificate Experience
Previous experience of working within a caring profession Experience of an acute hospital ward environment Previous experience of working in a caring environment involving food, catering, nutrition Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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