Rotational Dietitian

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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.

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Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Dietitian (Rotational) based at University Hospital Ayr.

What you will do :

The vacant rotation is within our Hospital Team in University Hospital Ayr (UHA). You will have a role as part of the on-site Dietetic team covering the site caseload on a day to day basis. As well as the professional Dietetic team you will also work clinically as an integral member of the MDT and would be expected to monitor the impact of our intervention through the use of quality improvement methodologies.

UHA is a District General Hospital in South Ayrshire which delivers services across a range of specialties including general medicine (inc. cardiology, rheumatology, respiratory), urology, orthopaedics, gastroenterology, general surgery & critical care.

We work as a fully integrated team across acute and community. Our community colleagues support citizens and their families / carers on discharge as required. Service is delivered to people in their own homes, Care Homes, GP clinics and in our Community Hospitals in Prestwick & Girvan. You will work as part of this team in one of the Band 5 rotations.

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 Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Working knowledge and understanding of the HCPC Standards of proficiency for Dietitians / standards of conduct, performance and ethics.
• Time management & organisational skills.
• Quality / Service Improvement approach
• Communication and Presentation skills.

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

Hours : Up to 36.5 per week

Driving Licence / Car Ownership :

Car licence / Car ownership is essential to this role.

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