NHS Tayside
Specialist Dietitian
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About the Role
Do you have the skills and ambition to provide clinical expertise and leadership in the area of adult Cystic Fibrosis? You will be part of a well-established and supportive multi-disciplinary team in addition to close links with the hospital team and other dietitians across Scotland.
This 12-month fixed term post/secondment covering a career break, offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced dietitian who is ready to step into a senior clinical role and broaden their professional portfolio.
We are seeking a motivated clinician to join the Tayside Nutrition & Dietetic Service and take a lead role in the delivery and ongoing development of nutritional care for adults living with Cystic Fibrosis. This post provides the chance to consolidate and expand specialist skills across a wide range of settings, including out-patient clinics, in-patients and home visits. You will also have the opportunity to gain experience in service leadership, project management, audit and research.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for all Adult CF patients across Tayside and Northeast Fife
- Dietetic care required is broad, encompassing nutritional support, weight management, CF related diabetes, bone health, CF liver disease and other GI issues such as managing pancreatic enzymes and DIOS
- Opportunities to spend time with other CF dietitians, in particular NHS Lothian, offering valuable exposure to a wider range of shared clinical pathways
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Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will take a proactive role in patient care, service improvement, education and pathway development. This post is ideal for someone looking to develop their leadership capability, influence service direction and contribute to innovative practice.
Key Skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and leadership skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Key skills in any or all of the following would be desirable: CF knowledge or experience, GI (including liver, pancreatic insufficiency and bowel management), diabetes, nutritional support
Requirements
- Must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
Application Process
- Informal enquiries are welcome and encouraged to: Alison Campbell, Nutrition and Dietetic Lead for Hospital Services, NHS Tayside. Tel 01738 473511 or alison.campbell6@nhs.scot
- Hours of work: 22.2 hours per week, preferred working days for service delivery are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, core working hours 8.30am to 4.30pm
- Current NHS Tayside employees - written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview
- Short-listed applicants will be contacted by Job Train email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder
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