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. 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. To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net) Position An opportunity has arisen for a Dietitian (Rotational) based at University Hospital Ayr. What You Will Do The vacant rotation is within our Hospital Team in University Hospital Ayr (UHA). You will have a role as part of the on-site Dietetic team covering the site caseload on a day to day basis. As well as the professional Dietetic team you will also work clinically as an integral member of the MDT and would be expected to monitor the impact of our intervention through the use of quality improvement methodologies. UHA is a District General Hospital in South Ayrshire which delivers services across a range of specialties including general medicine (inc. cardiology, rheumatology, respiratory), urology, orthopaedics, gastroenterology, general surgery & critical care. We work as a fully integrated team across acute and community. Our community colleagues support citizens and their families/carers on discharge as required. Service is delivered to people in their own homes, Care Homes, GP clinics and in our Community Hospitals in Prestwick & Girvan. You will work as part of this team in one of the Band 5 rotations. 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 Care Professions Council (HCPC). Working knowledge and understanding of the HCPC Standards of proficiency for Dietitians/standards of conduct, performance and ethics. Time management & organisational skills. Quality/Service Improvement approach Communication and Presentation skills. For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification Hours Up to 36.5 per week Driving Licence/Car Ownership 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.collieraapct.scot.nhs.uk Maureen Murray, Dietetic Service Manager – South on mobile number 07760991238./email maureen.murrayaapct.scot.nhs.uk 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. Late applications will not be accepted. For help to complete an application on JobTrain, 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/ Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also 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 staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran. Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence. NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.