Job overview
Farndale Ward is a busy Acute Medical Unit. Nutritional assistants are vital in helping patients with their diet and nutrition to help them get better. This position will involve supporting patients with their dietary needs and referring to Dieticians as needed.
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
* organisation skills
* communication skills
Main duties of the job
* You will be responsible for:
o Helping patients to choose their meals
o Assisting patients with meals and drinks
o Referrals to Dieticians and Speech and Language Team
o Weighing patients
o Any other Care Support Assistant tasks as required
o Ordering catering supplies for the ward
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
For further information on this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Good standard of general education to GCSE level or equivalent
* Completed Care Certificate
Desirable criteria
* NVQ level II in Health and Social Care
* Food hygiene certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
* Previous experience of working within a caring profession
Desirable criteria
* Previous experience of working in a caring environment involving food, catering, nutrition