Dietitian

The Role

To provide direct clinical care, which encompasses dietetic assessment, treatment and management of patients. To act as a source of expertise on nutritional therapy to patients, general public, other health care professionals including medical staff and GPs.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we'll need you to bring

• Registered Dietitian with valid HCPC Registration
• The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative

Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Excellent time management skills

Working knowledge of basic information technology

Full UK Drivers License

Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

It would be great if you also have

• Degree or postgraduate diploma in Dietetics.
• State Registration with Health Professions Council.
• Evidence of further training/CPD in dietetic practice.
• Post graduate training in Relevant Dietetic fields
• Evidence of ongoing CPD
• Experience of training other staff groups on nutrition.
• Evidence of involvement in projects/clinical effectiveness work.
• Interest and/or experience in student training.
• Evidence of working or clinical placement within an acute hospital setting
• Good knowledge of up-to-date dietetic practice.
• Knowledge of audit, standard development and supporting change in practice with teams.
• Knowledge of specialist dietetic interventions relevant to post

Ability to use initiative.

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to prioritise caseload/work.

Flexible. Motivated, enthusiastic and forward thinking.

Basic IT Skills.

Skills in group work.

Networking skills

Good presentation and training skills.

Student training.

Contract type

• Permanent
• Part Time
• 35 hours
  
  

Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in Dietetics within University Hospital Wishaw

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!

Please contact Nadia Bowley on Nadia.bowley@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Jessica Murphy, Recruitment Administrator on Jessica.Murphy@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

(Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some Of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits Include

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• Occupational health services
• Employee counselling services
• Work-life Balance policies and procedures
  
  

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.