Dietitian

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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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An opportunity has arisen for a Dietitian based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Dietitian to join our busy acute adult team based at University Hospital Crosshouse. The team, comprising dietitians and dietetic assistant practitioners, work together to provide effective dietetic care to 21 in patient wards, working to national and local targets and drivers. 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 department’s shared caseload.

By operating a partly shared team caseload we are able to offer excellent opportunities for clinical supervision and shadowing in a wide range of clinical areas. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work towards the completion of Flying Start and dependent on experience, take part in our practice placement programme supporting student practitioners on A,B and C placements.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

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

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

37 per week.

Full UK Driving Licence / Access to a Vehicle is essential to this role. However, if you are working towards a UK licence this will be considered.

For informal enquiries please contact Jenny Pennington, Dietetic Team Lead Tel: / or email jenny. or Karen Lauder, Dietetic Service Manager, East. Tel: or email Kar

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