Community Dietitian

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.

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Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Community Dietitian based at East Ayrshire Community Hospital.

Are you looking to develop your skills working in community services as part of an established, cohesive and friendly team? 

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Dietitian to join our busy Community/Primary Care East Ayrshire Dietetic team. This post is based at East Ayrshire Community Hospital and works alongside dietitians, a dietetic assistant practitioner and a dietetic support worker. The successful candidate will provide an evidence based dietetic service to a range of clinical specialties within a community hospital, domiciliary, care home and outpatient clinic caseload. East Ayrshire Community Hospital is based in Cumnock and contains a 24 bedded GP Unit and a Specialised Dementia Unit with 12 beds.

You will have responsibility for the day to day management of your own caseload and will be supported to be a core contributor to the departments shared caseload.  By operating a partly shared team caseload we are able to offer excellent opportunities for experience and development in a wide range of clinical areas.  The department provides training to A, B and C placement student dietitians.

You should possess an honours degree/postgraduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.  Experience in community dietetics would be an advantage.  Evidence of competencies and skills required to deliver this post is essential including good interpersonal skills, excellent team working and organisational skills, robust time management and prioritisation skills and self-motivation.

What you will do:

You will have responsibility for the day to day management of your own caseload and will be supported to be a core contributor to the departments shared caseload.  By operating a partly shared team caseload we are able to offer excellent opportunities for experience and development in a wide range of clinical areas.  The department provides training to A, B and C placement student dietitians.

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:

You should possess an honours degree/postgraduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.  Experience in community dietetics would be an advantage.  Evidence of competencies and skills required to deliver this post is essential including good interpersonal skills, excellent team working and organisational skills, robust time management and prioritisation skills and self-motivation.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours: 33.4 hours per week

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:

Laura Columb, Dietetic Team Lead Community, Tel: or email laura.columb@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or Karen Lauder, Dietetic Service Manager East, Tel: or email Karen.lauder2@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

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