Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Nutritional Assistant - Jervaulx Ward

The closing date is 16 March 2026

Job summary

Providing our patients with excellent nutritional care improves their recovery from illness and can reduce length of hospital stay. Our ward based Nutrition Assistants coordinate and monitor the nutritional care of our patients and are a crucial part of our ward teams.

An opportunity has arisen to work as a Nutrition Assistant on Jervaulx ward at Harrogate District Hospital.

This post of for 15 hours per week

Main duties of the job

You will be ward based but work closely with the Nutrition & Dietetic, Speech & Language Therapy and catering teams. This is a fast paced job which requires time management and organisational skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff in many different roles. You will need to be able to work as part of a team whilst also using your own initiative to work by yourself.

Experience in a caring environment is essential but a qualification in nutrition is not. Full induction and ongoing training in the role will be provided.

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.

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-3687R

Job locations

Jervaulx Ward

Harrogate Hospital, Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this position please see the job description and personal specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this position please see the job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

Good standard of general education to GCSE level or equivalent
Completed Care Certificate or willing to undertake Care Certificate and complete work book within 12 weeks
Previous experience in a health care setting
Understanding of food composition and basic nutritional requirements

Desirable

NVQ level II in Health and Social Care
Food hygiene certificate
Previous experience of supporting nutritionally vulnerable patients e.g. food fortification

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

Good standard of general education to GCSE level or equivalent
Completed Care Certificate or willing to undertake Care Certificate and complete work book within 12 weeks
Previous experience in a health care setting
Understanding of food composition and basic nutritional requirements

Desirable

NVQ level II in Health and Social Care
Food hygiene certificate
Previous experience of supporting nutritionally vulnerable patients e.g. food fortification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Jervaulx Ward

Harrogate Hospital, Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Jervaulx Ward

Harrogate Hospital, Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)