Specialist Dietitian

Nhsayrshireandarran; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 41,000 - GBP 51,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Edinburgh is looking for a Specialist Dietitian to join their renal dietetic team. This part-time position involves providing high-quality, patient-focused care, supervising staff, and contributing to student training. As an experienced Dietitian, you will play a vital role in enhancing the nutritional care for renal patients while furthering your professional development. With a commitment to support and training, you will be part of a team dedicated to continuous improvement in clinical skills. Salary will be pro-rata based on hours worked.

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a Dietitian.
• Ability to supervise and support other staff members.
• Participation in student training is essential.

Responsibilities

• Join the Lothian Renal Dietetic Team and provide patient-focused service.
• Supervise and support staff, participate in training.
• Provide clinical support to colleagues.

Job description

Overview

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Role details

Base: The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

Post: Specialist Dietitian – Renal

Salary: £41,608 - £50,702

Employment type: Permanent

Job Type: Allied Health Professions

Hours of work: 18.5

Department: Dietetics

Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian

Role summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Dietitian to join the Lothian Renal Dietetic Team based at The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. This post provides a great opportunity to work in a specialist renal dietetic team to provide a high quality, patient focused service.

You would be expected to supervise and support other members of staff, participate in student training, and provide clinical support to colleagues as part of the NHS Lothian Renal Dietetic Service.

We are strongly committed to training and support for CPD and clinical governance, with annual appraisals, peer support and training opportunities to further develop your specialist clinical skills.

Important notes

Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata. Working days will need to include a Friday in order to cover the service.

Further enquiries should be directed to: Judith Merriweather, Acute Dietetic Service Lead. Tel: [phone] or email [e-mail]

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Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.