Dietetic Support Worker

NHS Scotland

  • Perth, Perth and Kinross
  • £30,353-33,016 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Description: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.We are seeking an experienced Dietetic Support Worker to support the Perth & Kinross Community Dietetic Team, providing a service to care homes, GP surgeries, community hospitals and people living at home throughout Perthshire. You will assist in providing appropriate nutritional care to individuals, most of whom are experiencing undernutrition for different clinical reasons. You will also be involved in delivering training to staff in different health and care settings and provide organisational and administrative support to ensure the smooth functioning of the dietetic service. Working with individuals and their carers, you will undertake in person, telephone and Near Me consultations and will also provide remote support via the Inhealthcare system for nutritionally vulnerable care home residents. You will be an active member of the Tayside Nutrition & Dietetic Service Care Home Group and be involved in developing and implementing standards of best practice.This post would suit an individual with excellent communication and inter-personal skills, and a genuine interest in nutritional care, particularly of older people. Previous experience working in a health or care setting is essential, as are well-developed IT skills. There will also be opportunities to undertake training and develop new skills.You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.Informal enquiries are welcome and encouraged. Please contact Hazel Rogers, Lead Dietitian, Perth & Kinross Dietetic Team on 01738 473511 or .Hours of work are: 37 per week Monday to FridayPart time hours and job share will be consideredNHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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