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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Tayside Nutrition and Dietetic Service
Band 6 Specialist Dietitian
Parkview Primary Care Centre Carnoustie
or Abbey Health Centre, Arbroath
Could you work as part of a multi-disciplinary team committed to improving the health of people living in Angus?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 specialist community dietitian to join a dynamic and friendly Tayside team. This post offers an excellent opportunity to deliver a wide range of community based nutritional care with an emphasis on nutrition support in community settings including GP practices, patients’ homes and care homes. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with other health and care colleagues, taking a pro-active approach to the clinical care of patients, service improvement, education and pathway development.
The post can be based in Parkview Primary Care Centre, Carnoustie or Abbey Health Centre, Arbroath supporting the community Home Enteral Feeding service in South Angus covering Arbroath, Carnoustie and Monifeith areas. The post holder will also be responsible for the supervision of dietetic support workers. Excellent team working and communication skills are therefore essential in this role, as is the ability to work independently.
This post would ideally suit a band 6 dietitian with experience or an experienced band 5 ready to progress in a community setting.
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The Tayside Nutrition & Dietetic Service promotes collaborative working across all our teams. This enables and encourages the development and implementation of pathways, standards and innovative practice. It also allows for extensive peer support and opportunities for professional development. We are committed to the training of dietetic students, medical students and other healthcare professionals.
You must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Job share or part time hours will be considered
If you are interested in this post informal enquiries are encouraged. Please contact Emma Mowatt, Emma.mowatt@nhs.scot
Hours of work are: 2x 37.5 hours per week
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.