Advanced Specialist Dietitian

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic AHP team at NHS Ayrshire & Arran in a pivotal dietetic role focused on rehabilitation. You will assess and support patients, develop dietetic standards, and explore innovative nutrition practices. Ideal candidates hold a BSc/MSc in dietetics, possess relevant experience, and are passionate about patient care.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc level in dietetics and HCPC registered.
• Post-graduate clinical experience in nutrition support.
• Experience in acute rehabilitation environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess and support patients from acute ICU admission to discharge.
• Participate in developing national standards of dietetic care.
• Explore emerging aspects of nutrition support related to sarcopenia.

Skills

Nutritional Support

Patient Assessment

Team Collaboration

Education

BSc/MSc in Dietetics

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this position is 3 over 7.

(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.

Do you have a passion for rehabilitation? Then you have an amazing opportunity to join a motivated AHP team, developing the role of nutrition and dietetics in the National Scottish Spinal Injuries Unit. This post has been funded by the National Service Directorate and will be based at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow. You will be an integral member of the ward- based AHP team, assessing and supporting patients from the acute ICU admission to discharge and participating in the development of national standards of dietetic care and outcome measures.

The role sits in the Dietetic Rehabilitation Team, which has a strong focus of leading innovative practice. There will be an opportunity to explore emerging aspects of nutrition support in relation to sarcopenia, and mapping of nutritional status post-injury.

It is essential that you are educated to BSc/MSc-level in dietetics and registered with the HCPC. You should have post-graduate clinical experience working in nutrition support and the acute rehabilitation environment as part of a clinical team.

We love it when people call us to discuss advertised posts. It allows you to find out more about us and the role and allows us to support you with your application process. Please do get in touch.

Informal contact: Catriona McMaster, Clinical Team Lead Dietetics, 0141 451 6246, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

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