Renal Dietetic Clinical Support Worker – Renal Dietetic Team

Renal Dietetic Clinical Support Worker (Band 3)

The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh is seeking a motivated Dietetic Support Worker to join the Renal Dietetic Team. This permanent, full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work across diverse clinical settings, including renal and vascular wards, the dialysis unit, and specialist transplant services. You will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to improving patient outcomes through nutritional support, contributing to both the Renal and Acute Adult Dietetic departments.

Core Responsibilities

• Clinical Review: Conduct patient reviews for those with renal and vascular conditions under the delegation and supervision of Registered Dietitians.

• Specialist Service Support: Assist with the islet (diabetes) and renal transplant services, as well as the Department of Clinical Neurosciences (DCN).

• Operational Duties: Manage office-based tasks including answering phones and updating patient records on systems like TRAK.

• Resource Management: Take responsibility for stock control and the preparation of orders for specialized nutritional products.

• Service Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives and help develop educational resources for patients and staff.

Key Requirements

• Commitment to Patient Care: A passion for supporting patients through complex nutritional challenges in an acute hospital environment.

• Technical Literacy: Proficiency in using healthcare IT systems (e.g., TRAK) and general office software.

• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage stock, prioritize delegated clinical tasks, and maintain accurate records.

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with patients, families, and a wide variety of healthcare professionals.

• Vetting: Must have or be willing to obtain a satisfactory PVG Scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland.

Why Join the Edinburgh Renal Team?

Working at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh puts you at the heart of one of Scotland’s leading teaching hospitals. The Renal Dietetic team is known for its supportive environment and commitment to professional development. You will gain exposure to highly specialized clinical areas and have the chance to develop your skills in nutritional assessment and intervention within a structured, supervised framework.