Community Dietitian
Job Description
Job title: Community Dietitian
Company: NHS Scotland
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.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Our purpose:
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our values:
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here –
What you will do:
To provide a specialist dietetic service by interpreting and communicating the science of nutrition into practical dietary advice to promote nutritional well-being, treat disease and prevent nutritional related problems. Providing opportunistic and planned health improvement advice in response to key government health targets.
To offer support, education and training about nutrition and health to health professionals, including students, consultants, GPs, patients, carers and the public. This involves the management, assessment and monitoring of nutritional treatment plans for patients/carers.
This service is provided in a variety of settings including GP practices, health centres, care homes and domiciliary
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:
Essential
Honours Degree/Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics/Post-Graduate Diploma
Registered Dietitian (HCPC)
Can demonstrate range and depth of experience in a variety of conditions and settings.
Knowledge of relevant National Clinical and Professional Strategies/Standards and Guidelines
Evidence of pertinent personal and professional development
Excellent time management
Organisational/self motivational skills
Good interpersonal skills
Good IT skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
Up to 33.75 hours
Monday to Friday
would consider part-time hours/job share.
Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Laura Columb, Dietetic Team Lead – Community, Tel: 07557254743 or email laura.columb@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
‘Previous applicants need not apply’
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Expected salary:
Location: Cumnock, East Ayrshire
