We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and highly motivated dietitian to join our friendly Community Dietetic team.

As a Specialist Dietitian you will have the opportunity to consolidate and develop your own clinical skills, as well as supporting the development of others in the team. The post holder will contribute to high standards of clinical care, quality improvement and safety for patients.

The successful applicant will be organised with excellent communication skills and the ability to work and communicate across boundaries to ensure the best possible care for patients, carers and the wider community. You will support and promote nutritional strategies for diabetes patients, primarily across Annandale and Eskdale and Mountainhall Treatment Centre in Dumfries. Diabetes dietetic experience is essential for this post.

You will be supported by an experienced team of specialist dietitians and will have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including community clinics. Your learning needs are important to us and we will work to support additional training as identified.

It is essential that you are able to travel and work between multiple sites within our rural location.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute toward specialist services and service innovation within a proactive dietetic team.

We Can Offer

Flexible and digital working options available

Career and learning development

Comprehensive induction and ongoing active team collaboration and leadership

Local supervision, support and mentorship

The post is base at Annan Health Centre with flexible working at Mountainhall Treatment Centre, Dumfries and scope to support throughout Dumfries & Galloway as required.

This is a part time, 15 hours per week, permanent post.

We would be delighted to hear from you and informal enquiries are welcome to Fiona Gardiner, Community Dietetic Team Lead at Fiona.gardiner2@nhs.scot or Tel: 01387 241568

Please Note: The salary for this vacancy does not meet the minimum required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES

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