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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.
We have an exciting opportunity for an HCPC Registered Dietitian to gain experience in Diabetes and would welcome applications from those who have 1-2 years or more post graduate work.
This post will be fixed term until March 2024 to support the Diabetes and Medical Dietetic Service to cover a period of maternity leave, and presents a great opportunity to live and work in the Highlands.
You will be based in the Diabetes Centre, part of the UHI and Raigmore campus within our acute team of 14 dietitians and 3 dietetic support workers. This team is part of the wider NHS Highland dietetic service and as such will have the benefit of inter departmental supervision and peer learning. We are keen to develop innovative and trauma informed approaches to health and wellbeing, especially in regard to diabetes and weight.
Candidates will require post registration experience ideally within a multi-disciplinary team setting with experience in acute and/or diabetes. Raigmore Hospital is an acute district hospital which serves patients from the local area of Inverness and provides specialist inpatient and outpatient services to patients across the Highland area.
We are looking for a team member who is self-motivated, can work well in a team, demonstrate good communication skills and is commitment to quality and improving patient care.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of this role further , including hours, please contact Gemma Findlay, Diabetes Dietitian on 01463 255935 or email; gemma.findlay1@nhs.scot in the first instance and we can arrange to have a discussion about the role.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to contact in advance of applying if they wish to discuss alternative hours.
If you wish to apply for this post on a Secondment basis, please seek approval from your line manager by completing the below consent form and returning to nhshighland.recruitment@nhs.scot as well as completing a full application form.
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