258477 (AP) Specialist Dietitian

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Dietitian to join our multi-disciplinary Weight Management and Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Team as a specialist dietitian providing interventions at Tier 3 level based at Astley Ainslie Hospital and Royal Edinburgh Hospital. This post will work alongside psychology, exercise specialists and dietetics in addition to local council authority staff. There will be a specific focus on the Type 2 diabetes remission programme using total diet replacement as the treatment modality. The post holder will have responsibility for provision of groups, clinics, assessments and training and continuing the development of the NHS Lothian Weight Management and Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Service. It is an exciting opportunity, for a dietitian who has a keen interest in weight management and diabetes prevention to become a valued member of the wider multidisciplinary teams.

You would be expected to participate in student training (A, B and C placements) and provide clinical training and supervision for dietitians and other staff within the team. We are strongly committed to training and support for CPD and clinical governance, with a supervision framework, annual appraisals, peer support and training opportunities to further develop clinical skills.

Further enquiries should be directed to: Hayley Cummings, Bree Luke, Weight Management Team Leads

0131 537 9169

Hayley.cummings@nhs.scot

Bree.luke@nhs.scot

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.