Nutritional Assistant
| Posting date: | 06 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,465.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24465.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 October 2025 |
| Location: | North Shields, NE29 8NH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9319-25-0975 |
Summary
To assist the qualified nursing staff in providing physical nutritional support for patients, including assisting with mealtimes and promoting additional nutritional snacks. To assist patients with ordering their meals and feeding patients where appropriate. To audit all nutritional interventions and report on nutritional intake to nursing staff. To keep an updated record of additional nutritional support provided. To monitor stock levels of nutritional supplements and snacks and order appropriately. To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. To maintain high clinical standards. To promote nutrition in the ward.