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Who we are:
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.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
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 & 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.
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:
* 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
* Car owner/driver
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37 hours per week Monday-Friday
UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
A UK car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Jane Collier, Dietetic Team Lead on mobile number 07971647503/ email jane.collier@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or Maureen Murray, Dietetic Service Manager –South on mobile number 07760991238 /email maureen.murray@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
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