The closing date for this job has now passed.

Job reference: 077352
Salary: Band 3 (£21,709 - £23,603)
Job closing date: 05/12/2021
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: Gilbert Bain Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 16.5
Job posted date: 12/11/2021
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Shetland
Department: Dietetics

Job Advert

Dietetic Assistant (Ref: 77352)

Substantive Post

Part Time – 16.5 hours per week

Band 3 - Salary Range £21,709 - £23, 603 per annum (pro rata)

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,971 per annum


We have a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated and imaginative individual to join our busy Nutrition and Dietetic Service. Based in Lerwick, with some travel to other bases, this is an excellent opportunity to work in service with a strong focus on patient-centred care and continuous improvement.


You will support the dietitians in the planning and delivery of evidence-based nutrition and dietetic service provision, including the general administration of the department, collating of clinical and non-clinical information relating to patients and delivery of training to healthcare and non-healthcare professionals. 


We are looking for candidates with good general organisational and administrative skills and a knowledge and understanding of healthy eating principles. 


You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed on http://www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk/resources/hcsw-standards-and-codes/


For an informal discussion, please contact Claire Bisset, Dietitian on 01595 743203 or email shet.dietetics@nhs.scot


Closing date:            Sunday 5th December 2021

Interview date:          Monday 13th December 2021

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