Specialist Renal Dietitian

Do you have an interest in Renal dietetics? Could you work as part of a multi-disciplinary team committed to improving the health of people affected by Kidney conditions across Tayside?

We are looking for an experienced dietitian to join the Tayside Nutrition & Dietetic Service Renal Team. The person will provide a specialist nutrition and dietetic service to adults in Tayside living with renal conditions, this will include inpatients, outpatients and input to haemodialysis units across Tayside. The post holder will be expected to work closely with multi-disciplinary teams taking a pro-active approach in the clinical care of patients and be involved in developing and implementing standards of best practice.

This post invites applications from dietitians with an interest in this specialism and would ideally suit an experienced Band 6 Dietitian or a Band 5 Dietitian who is looking to develop their career to a band 6.

Excellent working relationships exist with dietetic colleagues throughout NHS Tayside via the Tayside Nutrition & Dietetic Service and the Tayside Nutrition Network to develop and implement evidence-based practice, receive peer support and help to progress Continuous Professional Development. There is also a commitment to training of dietetic students, medical students and other healthcare professionals.

Excellent inter-personal and communications skills and the ability to demonstrate good team working as well as being able to work autonomously are required.

You must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and encouraged to: Lily Russell, Renal Dietitian Team Lead on or lily.russell1@nhs.scot

Hours of work are: 29.6 per week, 8.30 4.30pm, 4 days a week

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