Specialist Gastroenterology Dietitian

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a qualified dietitian to join the Tayside Dietetic Team. Responsibilities include clinical service for gastroenterology patients and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. Applicants must possess excellent communication skills and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. This position offers a full-time schedule with the possibility of part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Excellent working relationships exist with dietetic colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical service in secondary care for gastroenterology patients.
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Develop and implement standards of best practice.

Skills

Excellent inter-personal and communication skills

Team working

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council

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.

Do you have an interest in Gastroenterology? Could you work as part of a multi-disciplinary team committed to improving the health of people in Tayside?

We are seeking a dietitian to work as part of the Tayside Dietetic Team to provide a clinical service in secondary care for patients referred to the gastroenterology service within the Ninewells Hospital Team.

The post holder will be expected to work closely with multi‑disciplinary teams, take a pro‑active approach in clinical care of patients and be involved in developing and implementing standards of best practice.

Excellent working relationships exist with dietetic colleagues throughout NHS Tayside via the Tayside Nutrition & Dietetic Service and the Tayside Nutrition Network to develop and implement evidence‑based practice, receive peer support and help to progress Continuous Professional Development. There is also a commitment to training of dietetic students, medical students and other healthcare professionals.

Excellent inter‑personal and communication skills and the ability to demonstrate good team working as well as being able to work autonomously are required.

You must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Informal enquiries are welcome and encouraged to: Katy Blair, Medical Team Lead, NHS Tayside. Tel [phone] or [e-mail]

Hours of work are: 37.0 per week, Monday to Friday, between 8am – 5pm. This post is available as a job share and part time hours will be considered.

Short‑listed applicants will be contacted by e‑mail. Please check your e‑mail regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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