We are looking to recruit a Dietetic Assistant to join the Dietetic department at University Hospital Wishaw.
The successful candiate will support the dietetic department - acute and paediatrics, being based at University Hospital Wishaw. It may involve traveling to clinics, schools and patient homes
If you have an interest in nutrition, enjoy working and communicating with people this is the job for you!
Training and a mentorship program will be provided in all aspects of the job.
Contract type
Band 3 / Permanent / Full Time / 37 hours
Full time and part time applicants will be considered for this post.
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.
A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service (pro-rata for part time staff)
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. SVQ III in healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent experience working within a caring environment/role.
To actively participate in the Personal Development Plan process to fulfil the requirements of continuing professional development.
Previous experience in health care assistant role and/or in primary care
Experience of working in the domiciliary / outpatient setting / Hospital setting with paediatrics or Adult patients
Basic technical skills in nutrition or willingness and ability to learn
Car driver with a full, valid UK/EU/EEA drivers licence
Flexible to suit needs of the service
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