About The OrganisationHere at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do.
Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.About The OrganisationHere at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do.
Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire.
NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.The RoleTo act as an expert practitioner selecting, assessing, planning and delivering evidence based, nutrition and dietetic care to patients within a specialist field.In general, to act as a source of expertise for patients, within the speciality, other health care professionals, GPs and Consultants.In This Key Role, You WillCommunicate and receive complex and sensitive information and present this in an understandable form to patients which may include giving unwelcome or difficult to accept information.Work within the British Dietetic Association Code of Professional Conduct, Health Professions Council (HPC) Standards and demonstrate relevant professional development activities and the maintenance of expertise, knowledge and skills, including CPD,



membership of specialist interest groups and maintaining personal CPD portfolio.Lead in identifying training, planning, developing, executing and evaluating training and education needs of clinical colleagues, other health care staff and external agencies, within areas of clinical speciality.Act on behalf of the Nutrition and Dietetic Services Manager for operational issues, to provide clinical support and contribute to service development, including representation at meetings.Generate reports/information on clinical, educational or health improvement activities as requested by Nutrition and Dietetic Services Manager.What You'll BringRegistered Dietitian with valid HCPC RegistrationEducated to/working towards/operating at Degree LevelPost graduate expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality / area of practice.Further education/evidence of Continuous Professional Development in area of speciality including study days/courses/post graduate qualificationThe post holder will possess excellent team-working/leadership skills and have the ability to motivate others and work using own initiative.What We OfferAs a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire,



you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidaysGenerous NHS pension schemeAnnual incremental salary progressionPaid sick leave increasing with length of serviceNHS discounts and more.NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children's settings.For informal discussion, please contact Linda Thomson, Team Lead Dietitian on ****** you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Adnan Sadique, Recruitment Administrator on ******?
Full details about the role are provided in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.Please review our Application Guidance which explain key information including closing dates, amendments, right‐to‐work requirements, sponsorship eligibility and important points to be aware of before submitting your applicationYou can also learn more about working with NHS Lanarkshire by viewing our Information PackUnless otherwise stated, the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date.
Please note, CVs will not be accepted.This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply early.
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