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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.
Are you looking to develop your skills in working in a range of clinical areas as part of an established, friendly and forward thinking team?
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Dietitian to join our busy acute adult team based at University Hospital Crosshouse. The team, comprising dietitians, dietetic assistant practitioners and dietetic support workers, work together to provide effective dietetic care to 21 in patient wards, working to national and local targets and drivers. You will have responsibility for the day to day management of your own caseload and will be supported to be a core contributor to the department’s shared caseload. By operating a partly shared team caseload we are able to offer excellent opportunities for clinical supervision and shadowing in a wide range of clinical areas. You will have the opportunity to work towards the completion of Flying Start and dependent on experience, take part in our practice placement programme supporting student practitioners on A,B and C placements
You should possess an honours degree/postgraduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. Experience in acute dietetics would be an advantage. Evidence of competencies and skills required to deliver this post is essential e.g. excellent time management, organisational skills, self-motivation and good interpersonal skills.
Full driving license/car driver is essential.
Hours: 37.5 per week.
This post is fixed-term until 31st March 2024.
For informal enquiries please contact Jenny Pennington, Dietetic Team Lead Tel: 01563 827141/01563 825259 or email jenny.pennington@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
or
Karen Lauder, Dietetic Service Manager, East. Tel: 07825 227806 or email Karen.lauder2@aapct.scot.nhs.uk