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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.
Band 7 Paediatric Dietitian (Advanced Dietetic Practitioner) – South-East Scotland Paediatric Ketogenic Diet Service
The Royal Hospital for Children & Young People (RHCYP) is a tertiary paediatric teaching hospital supporting patients and families in Edinburgh and across South-East Scotland. The dietetic team supports all clinical specialities, including local regional and national services.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team, leading dietetic care to our regional paediatric ketogenic diet service. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a highly specialised and well-regarded dietetic service for infants, children and young people with epilepsy and other conditions requiring ketogenic diet treatment. You will join a forward-thinking multidisciplinary team, and alongside a supportive ketogenic dietetic team, comprising 1.2 WTE Band 7 and 0.4 WTE Band 6.
The post holder will be expected to perform as a senior member of the RHCYP dietetic service, supporting all operational and strategic aims. You will be expected to supervise and support mor
e junior members of staff, participate in student training, and provide support to other clinical specialties as required.
We are strongly committed to training and support for CPD. You would be welcomed by a friendly and supportive team of 40 dietitians and support staff.
For any enquires or further information on the role please call Michael McLean, Lead Paediatric Dietitian on 0787 241 5411 or email mike.mclean@nhslothian.nhs.uk
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