Overview
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Ward 2 Team at Hexham General Hospital. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Nutritional Assistant who will provide support to patients with their nutritional needs. This role may suit you if you can work independently and as part of a proactive team within a busy medical ward environment, with a caring and pleasant manner when dealing with patients and visitors, and you can work flexibly.
Experience of working within a hospital or caring environment is desirable. Knowledge and experience of computer skills is desirable; full training will be provided for the IT systems used in the role.
Ward 2 at Hexham is fast paced and involves a wide range of patients. We are a friendly team looking for someone who enjoys a busy, ever-changing care environment and is passionate about meeting patients’ nutritional needs.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Responsibilities
* To assist the qualified nursing staff in promoting and providing nutritional support for patients, including assisting patients with meals and promoting additional nutritional snacks.
* To assist patients with receiving appropriate nutrition while on Ward 2, ensuring dietary preferences are met and assisting with feeding where appropriate.
* To keep an updated record of any additional nutritional support required and provided.
* To monitor stock levels of nutritional supplements and snacks and order appropriately to ensure sufficient stock is readily available for patients.
* To maintain high standards of nutritional support to patients.
* Duties outlined are general nutrition duties for the ward as designated by the Ward Manager, Sister, Charge Nurse, or Nurse in charge.
About the Organization
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital. We care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities to help people live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. We strive to deliver high-quality patient care and to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us.
How to Apply / Further Details
For further details or informal visits contact:
Name: Tammy Pratt
Job title: Ward Manager
Email: Tammy.Pratt@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01434 655450
If unavailable, please contact Laura Watson, Katie Turnbull or Rachel McKenzie.
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