Diabetes Dietitian

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Scotland is seeking a Dietitian for University Hospital Ayr. This role focuses on Diabetes management through structured education programmes. Candidates must have a relevant degree and HCPC registration. The position offers flexibility in hours and location while requiring essential UK driving licence and car ownership.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) is essential.
• Significant general clinical dietetic experience preferred.
• Training in the management of complex enteral and parenteral nutrition preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to structured education programmes for Diabetes patients.
• Support uni-professional and Paramedic practice placements.
• Deliver group structured education programmes.

Skills

Experience in diabetes treatment

Mentoring and supervising skills

Knowledge of enteral and parenteral nutrition

Education

Degree/postgraduate diploma in Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Registered Dietitian with HCPC

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.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

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 is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website.

Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Dietitan at University Hospital Ayr

What you will do:

An opportunity has arisen to join our team of Dietitians working in Diabetes across Ayrshire whilst based in South Ayrshire. This is a specialist post where you will contribute to the structured education programmes delivered by the area wide MDT e.g. STEP, DAFNE, Group Consultations, Injectable Therapies, Diabetes Remission using the Counterweight Plus programme currently. The main area of focus will be Diabetes Remission using the Counterweight Plus programme currently. In addition you will deliver group structured education programmes as part of the area-wide MDT.

Experience and training in the specialist aspects of Diabetes treatment modalities is desirable however a keen interest is essential

In addition you will support uni-professional and Paramedic practice placements.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

• Degree/postgraduate diploma in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent; essential.
• Registered Dietitian with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC); essential
• Significant general clinical dietetic experience preferred.
• Experience of mentoring/supervising junior registered and unregistered colleagues including students; essential.
• Training in the management of complex enteral and parenteral nutrition preferred.

Hours: up to 37 hours per week

Consideration will be given to flexible working and flexible location requests however the post base is within University Hospital Ayr.

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership: UK driving licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact: Maureen Murray, Dietetic Service Manager – 07760991238 or Gail Blockley, Specialist Dietitian - 07970424111

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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