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.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a registered Dietitian to join our friendly, proactive Dietetic team in Highland! This post is a rotational Band 5 role and is a fantastic opportunity to practice all you have learnt, to develop your knowledge and skills.
We will give you all the support you need as you join a multidisciplinary team of HCPs, you will be well supported by experienced senior colleagues and Team Leaders. Additional support will be available through the NHS preceptorship programme, Band 5 Dietetic peer-support group and plenty of opportunities for CPD.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to cover Acute Specialist areas based at Raigmore Hospital including general medical, surgical, gastro, stroke, care of the elderly, respiratory and Community Specialist areas including Rural General Hospitals and Community Hospitals from the main Dietetic base in Inverness. There will also be shadowing opportunities including ICU, Parenteral Nutrition, Renal, Oncology, and innovative Preventative programmes delivered in Primary care.
Clinical supervision and support will be provided by experienced senior colleagues and your Band 5 rotational peers. There will also be an opportunity to contribute to the student placement program shaping the future of the Dietetic Workforce; we deliver ABC undergraduate placements.
On site accommodation is usually available, and applicants from students graduating this year are welcomed.
If you are self-motivated, can work well in a team, demonstrate good communication skills and have commitment to quality and improving patient care, we’d love you to hear from you!
To discuss any aspect of this role further and/ or to arrange a visit to the department, please contact April Sutherland, Dietetic Manager, Raigmore Hospital email : april.sutherland@nhs.scot
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
Care and compassion
Dignity and respect
Openness, honesty and responsibility
Quality and teamwork
