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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.
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dietitian within our Acute & South Ayrshire HSCP Dietetic Team based at University Hospital Ayr. This post is offered on a permanent basis.
Hours
36 hours per week. Job share will be considered.
UK Driving Licence
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.
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 & 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. 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 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 and educate unregistered colleagues and students during practice placements and other members of the multi‑professional team such as paramedic learners.
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post
* 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.
* Good team working skills.
* General leadership skills.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Digital competency.
* Car driver/owner essential.
* Potential to supervise assistant practitioner/support worker and/or student colleagues.
Right to Work / Sponsorship
You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom or the role must be eligible for sponsorship. NHS Ayrshire & Arran may offer visa sponsorship for certain roles that meet the minimum salary threshold and other criteria. Sponsorship is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis after interview and pre‑employment checks.
Additional Information For Candidates
* Apply for this post by completing the application process on NHS Jobs Scotland.
* DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
* Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
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* Internal staff should update their NHS Jobs Scotland profile to reflect employment with NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
Contact Information
Jane Collier, Dietetic Team Lead – mobile 07971647503, email jane.collier@aapct.scot.nhs.uk. Maureen Murray, Dietetic Service Manager – South – mobile 07760991238, email maureen.murray@aapct.scot.nhs.uk.
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