Dietitian - Rotational

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a registered Dietitian to join their friendly Dietetic team. This Band 5 rotational role provides opportunities to cover various specialist areas and enhance skills through extensive support and development programs. The successful applicant will contribute to clinical supervision and student placements while receiving guidance from experienced colleagues. Both part-time and job share options are available.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to provide clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Join a multidisciplinary team covering various acute specialist areas.
• Provide clinical supervision and support to Band 5 rotational peers.
• Contribute to the student placement program.

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.

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a registered Dietitian to join our friendly, proactive Dietetic team in Highland. This post is a rotational Band 5 role and is a fantastic opportunity to practice all you have learnt, to develop your knowledge and skills.

Support and Development

We will give you all the support you need as you join a multidisciplinary team of HCPs, you will be well supported by experienced senior colleagues and Team Leaders. Additional support will be available through the NHS preceptorship programme, Band 5 Dietetic peer-support group and plenty of opportunities for CPD.

Coverage Areas

The successful applicant will cover Acute Specialist areas based at Raigmore Hospital including general medical, surgical, gastro, stroke, care of the elderly, respiratory and Community Specialist areas including Rural General Hospitals and Community Hospitals from the main Dietetic base in Inverness. There will also be shadowing opportunities including ICU, Parenteral Nutrition, Renal, Oncology, and innovative Preventative programmes delivered in Primary care.

Student Placement and Accommodation

Clinical supervision and support will be provided by experienced senior colleagues and your Band 5 rotational peers. There will also be an opportunity to contribute to the student placement program shaping the future of the Dietetic Workforce; we deliver ABC undergraduate placements. On site accommodation is usually available, and applicants from students graduating this year are welcomed.

Part-Time and Job Share

Part time and Job Share will be considered.

Contact

To discuss any aspect of this role further and/or to arrange a visit to the department, please contact April Sutherland, Dietetic Manager, Raigmore Hospital at [e-mail] Tel [phone].

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