Bank Dietitian

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  Band 5 Bank Dietitian

• Borders General Hospital (or various locations within the Community Team)
• Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Bank Dietitian
• Band 5: £34,544 - £43,039 pro rata
• This post offers an excellent opportunity for either a newly qualified or an experienced Band 5 Dietitian seeking to develop their career within NHS Borders.

Band 5 Dietitians in NHS Borders gain experience across a diverse range of clinical specialties, including Acute, Community, Paediatric and Weight Management services, providing the opportunity to develop a broad and varied skill set.

The Acute Dietetic Team is based at Borders General Hospital and delivers specialist nutritional care across a range of inpatient services including community hospitals. Clinical areas include general medicine, stroke, renal medicine, general surgery and the Intensive Care Unit.

The Community Dietetic Team provides services across the NHS Borders region and requires travel to outpatient clinics, patients homes and care homes. This role offers valuable experience in supporting individuals within a variety of community-based settings.

The Weight Management Team, also based at Borders General Hospital, delivers a Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management Service, providing evidence-based interventions through both individual consultations and group programmes.

The Paediatric Dietetic Team works across both acute and community settings, supporting infants, children and young people with a wide range of nutritional needs and conditions.

• For further information, please contact:
• Lynne Cairns (acute Team Lead)
• Telephone: 01896 826450
• Email: [HIDDEN TEXT]
• Ann OConnor (Community, Team Lead)
• Telephone: 07929 760521
• Email: ann.o[HIDDEN TEXT]
• Joeleen McKean (Weight Management Team Lead)
• Telephone: 01896 827236
• Email: [HIDDEN TEXT]

Whether youre early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.

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