Fixed Term 12 Months
An opportunity has arisen to join the Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care partnership (HSCP) Dietetic Team as a community dietitian within the Helensburgh and Lochside area on a 12-month fixed term basis.
Based in The Victoria Integrated Care Centre, Helensburgh, which is a reasonable commute with accessible rail connections to Glasgow and the surrounding areas and flexible working would be supported.
Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership spans the beautiful rural west coast of Scotland, managing acute, primary, community health, mental health and social care services across the area.
Successful candidates will join a team of 10 Dietitians, 4 Assistant Practitioners and 2 Clerical staff based across the HSCP locality.
You will be responsible for the delivery of nutritional care within the Helensburgh and Lochside area of Argyll & Bute HSCP, working in conjunction with the locality assistant practitioner to offer nutritional care to residents of all ages, in an outpatient setting and within the home when required.
You will be expected to support and supervise the assistant practitioner and to participate in regular supervision with your peers.
The caseload will be varied and covering a wide range of dietetic areas including nutrition support, Diabetes, enteral feeding, weight management, gastroenterology and paediatrics.
This post will also offer dietetic support to community care, mental health and learning disabilities teams.
Candidates should possess a Degree/Postgraduate Diploma in Human Nutrition and Dietetics and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Evidence of CPD is expected to demonstrate the competence and skills required for this post.
We are a friendly and proactive team, and this post offers an excellent opportunity for professional development and experience in the area of community dietetics.
The post holder will have excellent inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to demonstrate good team working as well as being able to work autonomously are required.
Full driving licence is essential.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of this role further, please contact Jan Chapple Lead Dietitian
Tel: 01436 655 128
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