Dietitian

NHS National Services Scotland; Irvine; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to join their specialist CAMHS team. This role involves providing vital assessments and interventions for young individuals facing moderate to severe mental health challenges. You will work collaboratively in a supportive environment, ensuring the best possible care for young patients. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and possess the necessary qualifications, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path in a caring and respectful setting.

Qualifications

• Essential: Honours degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Must be a Registered Dietitian with HCPC.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and interventions for young people with mental health concerns.
• Work collaboratively within a specialist CAMHS team.

Skills

Nutrition and Dietetics

Registered Dietitian

Knowledge of HCPC Standards

Experience with CAMHS

Education

Honours degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Postgraduate diploma in Nutrition and 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.

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

Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Dietitian at Ayrshire Central Hospital.

What you will do:

This post forms an integral part of an area wide specialist community CAMHS team that provides robust assessments and intervention for young people up to the age of 18 who present with moderate to severe mental health concerns.

You will be line managed within the dietetic services but will forms part of a wider CAMHS service that provides urgent and out of hours care for young people and services for young people who present with neuro diversity with co-morbid mental health presentations

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

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

• Honours degree/postgraduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Registered Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Working knowledge and understanding of the HCPC Standards of proficiency for Dietitians/standards of conduct, performance and ethics.
• Experience of working with CAMHS/Mental Health/Paediatrics.

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

Hours:

30 per week

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:

Eileen Bray 01563 826152 or Suzanne Kean 07977983540

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