Weight Management Dietitian

NHS National Services Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a Weight Management Dietitian for the Specialist Weight Management Service at North West Kilmarnock Area Centre. The role is permanently based and part-time (14.40 hours/week).

You will work in a multidisciplinary team delivering education and clinical care to adults with higher BMI and related conditions. Essential is a BSc Hons in Nutrition & Dietetics with HCPC registration and significant post-graduate experience in group settings, plus a UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Essential BSc Hons Nutrition and Dietetics or postgraduate diploma.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Significant post-graduate experience in clinical dietetics, group settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat and manage service users within the weight management pathway.
• Deliver 1:1 and group weight management education programmes.
• Contribute to education resources and collaborate with wider services.

Skills

Communication skills

Team working

Organisational skills

Initiative

Education

BSc Hons Nutrition and Dietetics

HCPC registered

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:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Weight Management Dietitian within our Specialist Weight Management Service based at North West Kilmarnock Area Centre. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Hours:

14.40 hours per week.

UK Driving Licence:

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:

We are looking for an experienced Dietitian to join our multi-disciplinary team of Dietitians, Clinical Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Dietetic Support Workers and administrative staff in the delivery of the Ayrshire wide adult Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management programme. The programme aims to meet the needs of individuals living with a higher BMI and associated weight related health and psychological conditions.

The role of the Dietitian will be assessment, treatment and management of service users. You will be involved in delivering 1:1 and group weight management education programmes.

You will contribute to the ongoing evaluation and development of patient education resources, link in closely with the wider weight management, diabetes prevention, health improvement services and community dietitians and use digital solutions including social media to reach target populations. You will participate in the planning, delivery and supervision of students on clinical placement.

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

It is essential you are educated to a BSc Honors degree/postgraduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. You should have significant post graduate experience with previous clinical experience within group settings. Evidence of competencies and skills required to deliver this post is essential e.g. organisation, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, team working and using initiative to overcome challenges.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Rona Osborne, Dietetic Team Lead at [e-mail] or alternatively on 01563 554574.

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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