Dietitian

NHS Scotland

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Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are 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.

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two

Dietitians based at Ayrshire Central Hospital. These posts are offered on a permanent basis .

Hours

Post 1: Up to 36 hours per week.

Post 2: 18 hours per week.

Flexible working patterns are available and considered.

From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What You Will Do

Within the North Community Dietetic Team, the post holders will deliver a highquality specialist dietetic service, providing expert clinical assessment, intervention, education and support to patients and their carers. The role includes responsibility for comprehensive patient assessment, case management, treatment planning and coordinated discharge for adults with complex rehabilitation and longterm health needs.

Key Responsibilities Include

Providing specialist dietetic assessment and evidencebased treatment for adults with complex and multiple health conditions.
Managing a diverse caseload autonomously, developing, implementing and adapting individualised nutrition care plans.
Offering expert clinical input for a range of specialist areas, including malnutrition, diabetes, neurological conditions, cancer, gastrointestinal disorders, and dysphagia.
Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and alongside multiagency partners to ensure coordinated care and safe, effective discharge planning.
Maintaining accurate, highquality clinical documentation and contributing to audit, service improvement and clinical governance activity.
Supporting the daytoday delivery of the Dietetic Service, including supervision and development of junior staff and students.
Delivering education and training to patients, carers and other health and social care professionals.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

Essential

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

Degree/Diploma (or equivalent) in Dietetics
Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and British Dietetic Association (BDA)
Relevant experience in a range of specialties and settings
Robust knowledge of nutritional support, including artificial feeding.
Knowledge of relevant National Clinical & Professional Strategies/Standards & Guidelines
Effective communication skills
Current full driving licence
Ability to work autonomously

Desirable

Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
Experience of working with patients with neurological conditions
Experience of effecting change through quality improvement methodology
Knowledge of IT systems

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Gillian Haughey, Dietetic Team Lead, North. Tel: 07385 391 402 or email ***email_hidden*** or Suzanne Kean, Dietetic Service Manager, North Tel: 07977 983 540 or email [email protected]

RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP

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It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

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