The Role To support the community dietetic department in the delivery of the domiciliary nutritional support service. This will be done by providing defined and delegated aspects of nutritional care under the direction of a qualified dietitian and by undertaking a range of defined support functions. NHS Lanarkshire Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire! Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services. We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas. What we'll need you to bring SVQ III in healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent experience working within a caring environment/role. Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary/agency team. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks effectively within a busy environment. Ability to work unsupervised. To actively participate in the Personal Development Plan process to fulfil the requirements of continuing professional development. Working knowledge of basic information technology Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence. It would be great if you also have Breadth of experience of therapy or rehabilitation / re-ablement in a health, education or social care environment Awareness of health legislation relevant to the clinical area Working knowledge of basic information technology Ability to apply a range of technical and practical skills Previous experience in health care assistant role and/or in primary care Experience of working in the domiciliary / outpatient setting / with paediatrics or patients with mental health conditions / learning disabilities Experience of supportive role in nutrition and diet advice to patients or clients Basic technical skills in nutrition or willingness and ability to learn Ability to work as a member of a team and understanding of limitations of own role within it. Contract type Permanent Part Time 14.4 Hours Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata. Location and Working Pattern This role will be based in Community Dietetics within Beckford St The working pattern for this role is Various. Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations. Looking to find out more? If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you! Please contact Lynsey Robinson, Lead Dietitian - Primary Care / Community Dietetics on Lynsey.Robinson@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Stephanie McNeill, Recruitment Administrator on Stephanie.McNeill@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email) Why NHS Lanarkshire? Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career. Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include: A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service A minimum of 8 days of public holidays Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension ) Paid sick leave increasing with length of service Occupational health services Employee counselling services Work-life Balance policies and procedures NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page. Further Information For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage .