Dietetic Support Worker

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We are seeking an individual to join the Tayside Nutrition and Dietetic Service Oncology Team at Ninewells Hospital. Successful candidates will support clinical dietitians in the assessment, monitoring and delivery of high-quality nutritional care to patients referred to the dietetic service and assist in the delivery of nutrition related education in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The candidates should have:

• Good communication and organisational skills
• An interest in working with people with complex health needs
• An ability to motivate and relate to people
• Ability to work as a team member, but also work independently where needed
• Previous experience of working in a health or relevant caring environment
  
  

You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment. Information on the Healthcare Support Worker Regulations can be found on NHS Tayside microsite on Staffnet>Our Websites>Healthcare Support Workers.

Informal enquiries to: Helen Webster, Dietetic Team Lead, Ninewells Hospital. Email telephone 01382 633875

Hours of work are: 22.2 hours per week. Fixed Term/Secondment for 10 Months.

Internal Applicants written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.

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