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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nDietetic Assistant with NHS Scotland in Hamilton, Scotland, United Kingdom\n\nThe Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dietetic Support Worker to join our dynamic team in NHS Lanarkshire. The NHS Lanarkshire Dietetic Service has a clinical remit for people of all ages across a diverse population, with areas of both high deprivation and affluence. Community and hospital-based dietetic teams work closely together to provide care to patients across inpatient and outpatient settings. We are a dynamic service that values a culture of helpfulness, supports staff development and progression and has a focus on improving clinical pathways using data and digital technology to provide high-quality care to our patients. NHS Lanarkshire Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire! Here 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 provides 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. What we'll need you to bring We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication skills who will: support clinical service delivery within domiciliary settings, and via remote (video/telephone) appointment modes. Within this post, there will be a focus on nutritional support for patients with/at risk of undernutrition SVQ III in healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent experience working within a caring environment/role. Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary/agency team. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks effectively within a busy environment. Ability to work unsupervised. To actively participate in the Personal Development Plan process to fulfil the requirements of continuing professional development. Working knowledge of basic information technology This post requires travel across NHS Lanarkshire - a full UK/EEA driving license is essential. It would be great if you also have Experience in health care assistant role and/or in primary care Experience working in the domiciliary/outpatient setting / with paediatrics or patients with mental health conditions/learning disabilities Experience of supportive role in nutrition and diet advice to patients or clients Basic technical skills in nutrition or willingness and ability to learn Ability to work as a member of a team and understanding of limitations of own role within it Flexible to suit the needs of the service Contract type Fixed Term or Secondment for 6 months Part-Time 22.5 hours Please note this is a part-time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata. Please note this is a fixed-term post for 6 months. Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have a written agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post. Location and Working Pattern This role will be based in Dietetics within Beckford Street. The working pattern for this role will be over 3 days. Looking to find out more? If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you! Please contact Lynsey Robinson, Lead Dietitian - Primary Care / Community Dietetics on Lynsey.Robinson@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.ukFor enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Tracy Watson, Recruitment Administrator on tracy.watson@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email) Why NHS Lanarkshire? Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career. Some Of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits Include A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with the length of service A minimum of 8 days of public holidays Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension) Paid sick leave increases with length of service Occupational health services Employee counselling services Work-life Balance policies and procedures NHS Lanarkshire has a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page. Further Information For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage. Additional Information for Applicants Posts close at midnight on the indicated date For help to complete an application on Jobtrain please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser \"Google Chrome\" or \"Microsoft Edge\" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop"}