Dietitian

NHS Scotland ,
Dundee, City of Dundee

Overview

Job Description

an exciting opportunity to join NHS Tayside A permanent vacancy has arisen for a specialist dietitian to join the Tayside Nutrition and Dietetic Service, which provides excellent opportunities for personal and professional development. This post will be based at Ninewells Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to for professional experience/working in the field of general clinical dietetics and Nutrition Support. The post holder will contribute to the multi professional management of patients admitted to intensive care, orthopaedic and major trauma units within Ninewells. The post holder will be instrumental in the development of specific pathways of care. We are seeking an individual with good communication and inter-personal skills. There will be involvement in our student clinical placement programme, and opportunities to participate in other teaching and learning programmes. The successful candidate will be an active member of the Tayside Nutrition Network, with involvement in developing and implementing standards of best practice. Leadership and clinical supervision will be provided. Applicants must be registered with Health Care Professions Council Informal enquiries to: Dr Janet Baxter, Nutrition Support Service Lead, NHS Tayside. Tel: 01382 596993 or extension 36993 Job share will be considered. Hours of work are: 37.5 NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.