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NHS BORDERS Department of Nutrition & Dietetics
NHS Borders wide
BANK Dietetic support Worker
We are looking for Band 3 Dietetic Support Workers to join our Dietetic staff bank. Following training and achievement of competencies you will assist dietitians with assessments, treatment and monitoring of patients. The post may be varied with opportunities available to support out acute, community or weight management teams. They will be responsible for the administration of their clinical caseload and group sessions.
Roles will include undertaking anthropometric measurements, taking dietary histories and calculating energy and protein intakes. Service delivery will involve face to face and virtual contact in both group and one to one support settings. The post holder will need to have good organisational skills, developed IT skills and excellent written and verbal communications skills are essential. You will be responsible for some administration roles and management of our products and resources. Our service is committed to the training of student dietitians and other health care professionals. The department encouraged innovation and supports continuous professional development.
The post may be based throughout NHS Borders and travel may be required throughout NHS Borders in order to deliver service needs, a driving licence is desirable for work within the BGH but will be essential to support the community services. This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience required, please click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact:
Joeleen McKean (Adult Weight Management Lead) on 01896 827236, Joeleen.mckean2@nhs.scot
Lynne Cairns (Acute Team Lead) on 01896 826450, lynne.cairns@nhs.scot
Ann O’Connor (Community Team Lead) on ann.oconnor@nhs.scot
Please note: The salary quoted is for full-time hours (36 hrs per week). For appointments to part-time hours, the salary will be pro-rata.
Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.
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