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Overview
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.
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Rotational Dietitian based at University Hospital Ayr.
What You Will Do
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 and critical care. There is an expectation that you will also deliver health improvement interventions, as appropriate. 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. Your learning and development will be further supported by the senior members of the team and through attendance at peer supervision and service professional development days. As a team member, an additional part of your role will be to supervise/mentor/educate unregistered colleagues and students during Practice Placements and other members of the multi-professional team e.g. Paramedic learners.
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job
* Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics/post graduate diploma
* Registered Dietitian with HCPC
* Evidence of a range of therapeutic interventions
* Knowledge of infection control practices
* Good communication skills
* Good team working skills
* Good time management
* Good organisational skills
* Demonstrate a values based approach to team working
* Experience of caseload management
* Digital competency
* Able to be reflective on own performance
* Demonstrates a high level of discretion and confidentiality
* Good interpersonal skills
* Motivated and enthusiastic
* Able to drive (Car owner/Driver)
Hours
37 hours per week, Monday-Friday
UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership
A UK car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.
Overseas Candidates
Additional information for overseas candidates: To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement to demonstrate that you have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service. It is essential that applicants have checked their right to work before submitting an application. The Recruitment Team cannot answer individual queries at application stage.
Additional Information For All Candidates
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NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is granted by UK Visas and Immigration. We are required to check entitlement to work for all prospective employees. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at the attached Candidate Information Pack. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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