Renal Dietetic Clinical Support Worker (Band 3)

NHS Lothian is offering a permanent, full-time opportunity for a motivated individual to join the specialist Renal Dietetic Team at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. This “Higher Level” Band 3 role is vital in supporting the nutritional health of patients with complex renal and vascular conditions. You will work within a fast-paced clinical environment, bridging the gap between administrative coordination and direct patient nutritional support across wards, dialysis units, and transplant services.

Core Requirements and Skills

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate sensitively with patients who are managing chronic illnesses and long-term dialysis.
Technical Literacy: Proficiency in office-based tasks and the ability to learn hospital software systems like TRAK for patient record management.
Organization: Strong skills in stock control and the procurement of specialized nutritional products.
Teamwork: Ability to work under the delegation and supervision of Registered Dietitians while managing a varied workload independently.
Vetting: Must have or obtain a PVG Scheme membership (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) through Disclosure Scotland before commencing work.

Key Responsibilities

The role balances clinical patient interaction with essential departmental logistics:

Patient Reviews: Conducting nutritional reviews for inpatients on renal and vascular wards, as well as day patients within the Dialysis Unit.
Transplant Support: Assisting the dietetic delivery for the Islet (Diabetes) and Renal Transplant services.
Acute Adult Dietetics: Providing cross-cover support for the wider Acute Adult Dietetic Department, including the Department of Clinical Neurosciences (DCN).
Stock & Resource Management: Taking responsibility for nutritional product stock levels, preparing orders, and helping develop patient education resources.
Quality Improvement: Participating in team-led initiatives to improve service delivery and patient outcomes.

Why Join the Renal Dietetic Team?

The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh is a major teaching hospital, providing a high-support environment for staff to grow their clinical knowledge.

Specialist Exposure: Gain unique experience in highly specialized fields like renal transplantation and neurosciences.
Structured Hours: A full-time (37.5 hours) post with a standard Monday – Friday working pattern, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Professional Development: Opportunities to engage in resource development and service-wide quality improvement projects.
Collaborative Culture: Work as part of a multidisciplinary team where dietetic support is recognized as a cornerstone of renal care.

Vital Information

Location: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Little France, Edinburgh.
Band: Band 3 (Higher Level Support Worker).
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (1.0 WTE).
Enquiries: Contact Gillian Walker or Susan Reed (Renal Team Leads) at 0131 242 1252 or via email: gillian.h.walker@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk / susan.reed@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk.
Application: Interested candidates should apply via the NHS Scotland Jobtrain portal.

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