Dietitian United Kingdom
Job description
Dietitian
Salary £30,229 - £37,664(pro rata)
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,279 (pro rata)
37.5 hours per week
Fixed Term Contract for 2 years
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Dietitian to join our small, supportive team.
Based in the Western Isles Hospital, Stornoway, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of inpatients, general outpatients/weight management clinics, providing dietetic advice, education and support to patient’s carers, other Health Professionals and the public.
The post holder will work alongside our Senior Dietitians, Dietetic Assistant Practitioner and Healthy Weight Support workers and we can offer you a wide range of experience and shadowing opportunities to help you develop your career, including: diabetes, weight management, nutritional support, renal, gastroenterology, oncology, paediatrics, allergies and eating disorders. If you are newly qualified, you will have support to complete your Flying Start programme from the team, the local PEL and other newly qualified practitioners from a range of other professions within NHS Western Isles.
Please refer to the job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Newly qualified dietitans awaiting HCPC registration are welcome to apply .
The Western Isles is a beautiful part of the country to live and work work with plenty opportunity for outdoor activities as well as some wonderful restaurants, sports facilities, an arts centre, a vibrant live music scene...there is always plenty to do.
For more information about the Western Isles visit https://www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/
If you would like more information or for informal enquiries please email [email protected]
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a job description.
Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ , còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.
Any further queries please contact 01851 762027
Closing Date 30th May 2023
NHS Western Isles Benefits
- Benefits include a standard working week of 37.5 hours, with pay enhancements to reward weekends, nights and overtime working. This ranges from time plus 88% to time plus 30% depending on your pay band and shifts you work.
- Between 35 and 41 days leave entitlement (inclusive of public holidays) depending on length of service
- Automatic enrolment into the high quality NHS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- Policies that enhance your wellbeing and work-life balance including with promotion of flexible working and access to paid special leave.
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