Bariatric Dietitian

THIS VACANCY IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF NHS AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN

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Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Bariatric Dietitian at University Hospital Ayr.

What you will do:

This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Bariatric Surgery Team to cover the maternity leave of our current postholder.

You will work closely with the specialist nurse providing a service to this community pre-and post-surgery in the out-patient and in-patient settings with clinics in University Hospital Ayr, Ayrshire Central Hospital and at North West Kilmarnock Health Centre.

You will also deliver a preparatory programme pre-surgery as part of the MDT to groups of people referred for this treatment.

As an effective and senior team member, an additional part of your role will be to supervise/mentor/educate junior colleagues and students during Practice Placements and other members of the multi-professional team.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

• Honours degree/postgraduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Registered Dietitian with the Health Professions Council (HCPC).
• Working knowledge and understanding of the HCPC Standards of proficiency for Dietitians/standards of conduct, performance and ethics.
• MSc relevant to specialist field or equivalent.
• Dietetic experience of Bariatric surgery and management of a highly complex caseload essential
• Working knowledge of dietary management of people with Tier 4 weight management in all treatment modalities, experience essential

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

Upto 37 per week

Fixed Term/Secondment:

Please note this job is a fixed term until October 2025

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

UK Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:

Jane Collier, Dietetic Team Lead on mobile number 07971647503/email jane.collier@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

Maureen Murray, Dietetic Service Manager – South on mobile number 07760991238/email maureen.murray@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

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