Community Dietitian

NHS Scotland; Thurso; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland's Nutrition and Dietetic service in north Highland is seeking a Band 6 HCPC registered Dietitian to join a friendly team covering the Caithness locality, across community, outpatient and inpatient settings including a Rural General Hospital.

As an autonomous practitioner you will support patients with diverse conditions, contribute to service development, and pursue CPD with a strong emphasis on motivational interviewing and health inequalities.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Dietitian.
• Experience across community, outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with a wide range of clinical conditions.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner.
• Contribute to service development and CPD.

Skills

HCPC registered

Autonomous practitioner

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Job description

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.

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your Dietetic career while enjoying an exceptional quality of life in one of Scotland's most stunning locations?

We're seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band6 HCPC registered Dietitian to join our friendly and supportive team covering the Caithness locality. You will be part of the wider friendly, supportive and innovative Nutrition and Dietetic service in north Highland. This is a varied role offering the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population within community, outpatient and inpatient settings, including a Rural General Hospital.

Working as an autonomous practitioner and valued member of the multidisciplinary team, you will support patients with a wide range of clinical conditions while contributing to service development, quality improvement and student training. In return there are plenty of opportunities for your growth and development in the role and we will actively support your CPD. Knowledge and understanding of motivational interviewing style of communication, trauma sensitive practice and health inequalities would be an advantage.

Why Caithness?

Caithness offers the opportunity to combine a rewarding professional career with an outstanding quality of life. Known for its beautiful beaches, stunning scenery and plenty of outdoor activities, it is the perfect location for work-life balance and enjoying the great outdoors.

The area offers a welcoming community and a relaxed pace of life while remaining well connected through good road and rail links to Inverness and other urban centres. There is easy access to a wider range of amenities and transport connections within Scotland, UK and wider.

If you are looking for a role where you can develop professionally while enjoying all that Highland has to offer, we would love to hear from you!

The Base is negotiable.

For more information or informal discussion please contact: Gail Lloyd, Community Dietetic Manager [e-mail] 0748317950

Important information for applicants:

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Additional information for candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

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What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd-labhairt na Gàidhlig

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork