Dietitian

TN United Kingdom; Irvine; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to join their team at Ayrshire Central Hospital. This role involves providing essential assessments and interventions for young individuals facing moderate to severe mental health challenges. You will work within a supportive environment, contributing to a specialist community CAMHS team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in nutrition and dietetics, with a focus on mental health and paediatrics. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people while working in a caring and respectful atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with HCPC.
• Experience working with CAMHS and mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and interventions for young people with mental health concerns.
• Work collaboratively within the dietetic services and CAMHS.

Skills

Nutrition and Dietetics

Mental Health

Paediatrics

Communication Skills

Education

Honours degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Postgraduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

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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 is part of an area-wide specialist community CAMHS team providing assessments and interventions for young people up to age 18 with moderate to severe mental health concerns.

You will be line managed within the dietetic services but will be part of a wider CAMHS service offering urgent, out-of-hours care for young people, including those with neurodiversity and co-morbid mental health presentations.

For more details, please view the job description via the link below:

Knowledge, training, and/or experience required:

• Honours degree/postgraduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Registered Dietitian with the HCPC.
• Knowledge of HCPC Standards of proficiency for Dietitians and standards of conduct, performance, and ethics.
• Experience working with CAMHS, Mental Health, or Paediatrics.

Further information about role requirements can be found in the person specification via the link below:

Hours:

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UK driving licence and car ownership are essential for this role.

If you want to learn more about the role, please contact:

Eileen Bray 01563 826152 or Suzanne Kean 01294 323040

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Please apply through the JobTrain system. Do not upload a CV, as it will not be used for shortlisting.

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