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Fixed Term to 31/03/2024
An opportunity has arisen for a new post of Band 6 Specialist Dietitian to join our Weight Management team. We are a service that works towards the National Standards for Adult Weight Management and involved in the set up and delivery of the type 2 diabetes prevention, early detection and intervention framework and closely work alongside our colleagues in NHS Fife and NHS Lothian. The post holder will be required to act independently to provide a comprehensive specialist service. Service delivery will involve face to face and virtual contact in both group and one to one support settings. They will develop and deliver training programmes, alongside clinical triage of referrals and service development. They will be involved in the supervision of dietitians, dietetic support workers and our project support officer. These posts will involve a blended approach of working from home and clinical/office setting, advantageous for anyone who is considering applying out with the area.
The post will be based at the Borders General Hospital but may be required to travel throughout the borders in order to deliver service needs, A driving licence is essential. This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
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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 or Vanessa Hamilton (Dietetic Service Lead) on 01896 827231.
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.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***