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Job reference: 176613
Salary: Band 6 (£37,831 - £46,100)
Job closing date: 01/02/2024
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: North West Kilmarnock Area Centre
Employment type: Fixed-term
Hours Per Week: 30
Job posted date: 18/01/2024
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Department: Nutrition and Dietetics – Weight Management

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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.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. 

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Dietitian to join our adult weight management and diabetes prevention team based within the Adult Weight Management service.

The post is based at North West Kilmarnock Area Centre but travel across all areas of Ayrshire and Arran will be required to deliver the service.

The position is offered on a fixed term basis until 31st March 2025.

What you will do:

This post offers an opportunity for an experienced Dietitian to work collaboratively across Ayrshire designing, delivering and evaluating diabetes prevention and weight management consultations and education.

You will also be involved in developing evidence based resources and using digital solutions including social media to reach target populations.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team focusing on the prevention, early detection and early intervention of Type 2 Diabetes and delivery of Tier 2 and Tier 3 weight management programmes.

The Department provides training to A, B and C placement students and offers clinical supervision.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

You should possess an Honors degree/postgraduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.  Experience in weight management and diabetes as well as delivering group education is essential. Competencies and skills required to deliver this post are e.g. excellent communication and  interpersonal skills, excellent team working and working knowledge of social media platforms.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

30 hours per week - Part time and job share considered

Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:

Rona Osborne on 01563554418 or via email: Rona.osborne@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

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