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NHS Tayside

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Dundee

AI generated summary

  • You must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
  • You will provide community-based nutritional care, work with a multidisciplinary team, supervise support staff, and focus on patient improvement and innovative practices.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

  • Could you work as part of a multi-disciplinary team committed to improving the health of people living in Dundee?
  • An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Specialist Community Dietitian to join one of our dynamic and friendly Tayside teams.
  • The posts offer an excellent opportunity to deliver a wide range of community based nutritional care with an emphasis on nutrition support, including tube feeding in community settings including GP practices, patients’ homes and care homes.
  • A strong focus on high quality multidisciplinary integrated working is fundamental to the Teams success.
  • The successful candidates will be expected to work closely with other health and care colleagues, taking a pro-active approach to the clinical care of patients, service improvement and pathway development.
  • The post holder will also be responsible for the supervision of Dietetic Support Workers and/or a Band 5 Rotational Dietitian.
  • Excellent team working and communication skills are therefore essential in this role, as is the ability to work independently.
  • The Tayside Nutrition & Dietetic Service promotes collaborative working across all our teams.
  • This enables and encourages the development and implementation of pathways, standards and innovative practice.
  • It also allows for extensive peer support and opportunities for professional development.
  • We are committed to the training of dietetic students, medical students and other healthcare professionals.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Community Dietitian.

What type of team will I be working with?

You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team committed to improving the health of people living in Dundee.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Band 6 Specialist Community Dietitian?

The primary responsibilities include delivering community-based nutritional care with an emphasis on nutrition support, including tube feeding, and working closely with other health and care colleagues on clinical care, service improvement, and pathway development.

Will I be supervising anyone in this role?

Yes, the post holder will be responsible for the supervision of Dietetic Support Workers and/or a Band 5 Rotational Dietitian.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, there are extensive peer support and professional development opportunities, including the training of dietetic students and other healthcare professionals.

What is the work schedule for this position?

The hours of work are 37 per week, Monday to Friday.

Is registration required for this position?

Yes, you must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.

How can I get in touch for informal inquiries?

You can contact Rhonda Manning at 07971650093 or Lindsay Arnott at 07974601671 for informal inquiries.

How should I apply for this position?

You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain and not by uploading a CV.

When does the application close?

Posts close at midnight on the indicated date specified in the job advertisement.

How will I be contacted if I am shortlisted?

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email, so please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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NHS Tayside

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1974
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

NHS Tayside is responsible for providing healthcare services across the Tayside region in Scotland. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care through a range of medical and support services. They focus on improving health outcomes and enhancing the well-being of the community by offering accessible and effective healthcare solutions tailored to the needs of the population they serve.