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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 caring, safe and respectful. The post-holder is required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
Are you looking for a new challenge and ready for more responsibility? If so this exciting new post in our Hospital Dietetic Team to provide more focused support to citizens with gastrointestinal disease as part of your role, is the one for you. The service is developing with recent changes to the MDT and so is a good time to start this journey with the Team. Our input will lead to earlier assessment and intervention whilst an in-patient/out-patient. In addition you will provide the service to Medical High Care supporting citizens with acute medical needs e.g. complex respiratory conditions and diabetic ketoacidosis. Ultimately the aim is to return them to their home as quickly as is safe to do so monitoring the impact of our intervention through use of quality improvement methodologies reporting on how progress is made along national pathways.
There is an integrated community dietetic team in place to support citizens and their families/carers on discharge as required.
As an effective and senior team member, an additional part of your role will be to supervise/mentor/educate junior colleagues and students during Practice Placements and other members of the multi-professional team.
If you feel motivated to achieve by this role and are interested to know more please contact Jane Collier, Dietetic Team Lead on mobile number 07971647503/ email jane.collier@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or Maureen Murray, Dietetic Service Manager –South on mobile number 07760991238./email Maureen.murray@aapct.scot.nhs.uk to discuss further . Look forward to hearing from you.
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
EU Settlement Scheme - EU, EEA or Swiss nationals are strongly encouraged to join the EU Settlement Scheme prior to 30th June 2021. As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.