Dietician

NHS National Services Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is seeking a motivated Dietitian to join the busy acute adult team at University Hospital Crosshouse, on a Band 5 rotation. The post is permanent and full-time, working 36 hours per week, with a UK driving licence essential.

You will manage your own caseload and work within a supportive team to deliver high-quality dietetic care. You'll have an honours degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, HCPC registration, and opportunities for professional development including Flying

Qualifications

• Honours degree/postgraduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience in acute dietetics would be advantageous.
• Essential competencies: time management, organisation, self-motivation and good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day caseloads within a busy acute adult team.
• Work as part of a team to deliver high-quality dietetic care.
• Opportunity for clinical supervision and shadowing; contribute to shared caseload.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Honours degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

HCPC registration

Job description

NHS Scotland:

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 are 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 - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

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Position:

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Dietitian to join our band 5 rotations within the busy acute adult team based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

Hours:

36hrs per week.

This post is offered on a permanent basis

UK Driving Licence:

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:

The team, comprising dietitians and dietetic assistant practitioners, work together to provide effective dietetic care to 21 in patient wards, working to national and local targets and drivers. You will have responsibility for the day to day management of your own caseload and will be supported to be a core contributor to the department’s shared caseload. By operating a partly shared team caseload we are able to offer excellent opportunities for clinical supervision and shadowing in a wide range of clinical areas. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work towards the completion of Flying Start and dependent on experience, take part in our practice placement programme supporting student practitioners on A,B and C placements

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

You should possess an honours degree/postgraduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. Experience in acute dietetics would be an advantage. Evidence of competencies and skills required to deliver this post is essential e.g. excellent time management, organisational skills, self-motivation and good interpersonal skills.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Jenny Pennington, Dietetic Team Lead Tel: [phone] or email [e-mail] or Karen Lauder, Dietetic Service Manager, East. Tel: [phone] or email [e-mail]

RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.