Dietetic Support Worker

NHS Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking an individual to join the Tayside Weight Management Service in Dundee. The post holder will support their integrated team with adult nutrition and weight management across dietetic and physiotherapy interventions.

Hours are 36 per week with potential for job share or part-time arrangements; induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland apply, and you may be required to work early evenings.

Qualifications

• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Interest in nutrition and weight management.
• Ability to work well in a team and relate to people.
• Previous experience in a health or relevant environment.

Responsibilities

• Most interventions will be delivered in group settings, digital or in person.
• Assist with administrative tasks as part of duties.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Nutrition interest

Teamwork

Health environment experience

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.

We are seeking an individual to join Tayside Weight Management Service. The post holder will support our integrated weight management team with a focus on adult services across our dietetic and physiotherapy interventions.

This is a dynamic, proactive multi disciplinary team supported by dietitians, clinical psychology, physiotherapy, support workers and administrative staff. This is an exciting time to be joining us as we are currently reviewing and developing our pathways of care for service users. .

We are seeking an individual with:

• Good communication and organisational skills
• An interest in nutrition and weight management
• An ability to help and relate to people
• Ability to work as a team member
• Previous experience of working in a health or relevant environment

Most of dietetic and physiotherapy interventions delivered by the postholder will be in group settings, either digitally or in person groups. A proportion of the duties will include responsibility for some administrative tasks.

The Tayside Nutrition and Dietetic Service promotes collaborative working across all our teams. This enables and encourages the development and implementation of pathways, standards and innovative practice. It also allows for extensive peer support and opportunities for professional development.

The posts will be based in Dundee and have a Tayside remit. The post holder will be required to work at least two early evenings every week.

Hours of work are 36 hours; job share and part-time working will be considered.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Informal enquiries are encouraged, please contact Declan Fields, Team lead , Adult Weight Management Service, Declan.Fields @nhs.scot.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.