NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. NHS Tayside Nutrition and Dietetic Service are seeking to recruit an experienced Dietitian to lead our Child Healthy Weight (CHW)Team. The CHW Team is a dynamic, proactive multi-disciplinary team supported by dietitians, clinical psychology, support workers and administrative staff. This post offers an opportunity for professional leadership experience and development. There is a strong focus on service improvement and pathway development. The post holder will be professionally and operationally managed by the Nutrition and Dietetic Service Lead responsible for weight management and diabetes. The CHW team works closely with the Tayside Adult Weight Management and Tayside Nutrition and Dietetic, Community Food and Health Team. This post will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of work in relation to the prevention and early intervention of unhealthy weight across Tayside. Significant clinical experience in child healthy weight is essential as they will be expected to take a lead on the tier 3 Child Healthy Weight Pathway. Excellent working relationships exist with colleagues throughout NHS Tayside via the Tayside Nutrition and Dietetic Service and Tayside Public Health Directorate to develop and implement evidence-based practice, receive peer support and help to progress Continuous Professional Development. There is a commitment to training of dietetic students, medical students and our partners across health, education and third sector organisations. There will also be an opportunity to link with national programmes relating to child healthy weight. Excellent inter-personal and communications skills and the ability to demonstrate good team working as well as being able to work autonomously are required. You must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council Internal - 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. Informal enquiries are encouraged: Linda McGrath, Nutrition & Dietetic Service Lead, email: linda.mcgrathnhs.scot Hours of work are: 22.2 Fixed Term for 12 months Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will neeed to enable you to attend the interview. Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside