146325 - Dietitian

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Base Liberton Hospital
Post Dietitian Permanent
Employment type: Permanent
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Hours of work: 37.5
Department: Dietetics

This permanent vacancy is currently within the NHS Lothian Community Enteral Nutrition Team (CENT). CENT is a team of 3 dietitians providing a Lothian wide service to adult patients at home on enteral feeding. It is an exciting opportunity for a dietitian who has a keen interest in enteral feeding and the extended role of the dietitian.

The post holder will be expected to participate in student training (B & C placements) and provide support to other clinical specialties as required.

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

We would welcome applications from either newly qualified dietitians who are keen to get their career started, or from dietitians who already have some professional experience but would like to further progress their career as part of our skilled and dedicated team.

Further enquiries should be directed to:
Judith Merriweather, Acute Dietetic Service Lead Tel: 07816257497
Judith.Merriweather@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk