NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
The working pattern is 3 days (8.30/9.00 - 4.30/5.00) within Monday to Friday; there is some room for flexibility to agree on the working days, but this must include a Monday. The days do not need to be consecutive.
(Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.)
An opportunity has arisen for a Dietetic Support Worker to support the Medical Dietetic Team, based at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, with an interest in nutrition. The successful applicant will work as part of the medical team supporting a clinical caseload at QEUH and other sites. The post holder will work in partnership with dietitians in undertaking tasks that will encourage and assist patients, who are acutely ill, to meet individual nutritional needs. The post holder will work with dietitians to support and contribute to the delivery of patient care.
The post holder will also:
1. support the planning
2. delivery
3. and evaluation of nutritional care goals.
The service is paper-light, and all records and processes are electronic. IT competence and the ability to work between IT packages is essential. Communication is a core skill for this post; you should be confident in your ability and enjoy communicating with both staff and patients. This post is governed by the Health Care Support Workers Code of Conduct.
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Informal contact: Jenn Clowe/Joanne Kerr, Clinical Team Lead Dietetics, 0141 201 3598, Jenn.clowe@nhs.scot, Joanne.kerr3@nhs.scot
Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
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