Employer Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Ward 15 HRI Town Huddersfield Salary £24,465 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/03/2026 23:59 Interview date 31/03/2026
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.
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 visithttps://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job overview
To assist in the implementation of an agreed nutritional care plan for patients on the ward, ensuring that nutritional needs are assessed, monitored and met. You will be expected to collaborate with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams and will have the opportunity to influence the promotion of good health and the provision of nutrition to individual patients.
Main duties of the job
* Work with the registered nurse following their nutritional risk assessment of each patient in the development of a patient‑centred nutritional care plan in conjunction with the ward dietician.
* Ensure special diets are ordered and liaise with ward hostess re menu choice.
* Assist the patients in eating and drinking and ensure all patients have their needs met with the support of the ward team.
* Establish food, fluid and supplement intake monitoring and recording and report back to the registered nurse and the dietetic team.
* Advise patients on their food choice suitable to their dietary needs, recognising cultural differences and work with the patients and carers to identify favoured food and drinks and liaise with the dietician and catering dept.
* 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.
* Weigh and measure patients as requested and as per nutritional risk assessment.
* Check there is appropriate storage of food and supplements in the ward and patient areas.
* Promote healthy eating within the nutritional education framework and establish nutritional information resource areas for the ward.
* Assist all patients with food related issues and promote discussion with the dietetic team.
Working for our organisation
Ward 15 is a welcoming, friendly environment caring for older patients. Although this is a busy unit, we pride ourselves on our team work to enable the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical Duties
* 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 dietitian.
* 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.
Professional Duties
* There are no professional duties required in this post.
Managerial Duties
* There are no managerial duties required in this post.
Financial Duties
* There are no financial duties required in this post.
Managing Self
* Participate in regular supervision.
* Attend all mandatory training.
* Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
* Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
* Carry out duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
* Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
* Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.
* Undertake all such reasonable other duties as may be required as part of the role.
Person specification
Qualifications/Training
* 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.
* Competence based level 3 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Healthcare Support.
Knowledge, experience & expertise
* Insight into the roles and responsibilities of the post.
* Demonstrate a commitment to a caring profession.
* Understand the importance of record keeping.
* Medical/Elderly knowledge.
* Experience of record keeping.
Communication & relationships
* 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.
Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co‑create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.
We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.
Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on theCheck if you need a UK visa – GOV.UK website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.
If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter‑Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable, will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.
CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
If you have any questions please contact ask.recruitment@cht.nhs.uk for assistance.
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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.
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