Paediatric Dietitian

**About the role and our team**

Join our friendly and dynamic dietetic team as a Band 6 Paediatric Dietitian

In this role, you will work closely with the Band 7 Specialist Paediatric Dietitian, providing specialist nutritional care including dietetic assessment, diet therapy and monitoring of paediatric patients on the Isle of Man.

You will be responsible for the education of patients and care givers on the Island, acting as a dietetic resource and source of expertise on paediatric nutrition and, working with other health care professionals, nursery and education staff, you will provide relevant training on paediatric dietetics.

This is a great opportunity for you to start an exciting, new pathway in Paediatric Dietetics or enhance your current skills working with our experienced clinicians and colleagues in our supportive and dedicated team

If you are an enthusiastic and committed Dietitian who is eager to learn and develop your knowledge in dietetics, this could be the perfect role for you

**What can this role offer me?**

By joining us you’ll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.

Take advantage of the excellent opportunities we provide for personal and professional development This includes access to all the great courses the Isle of Man Government offer through LEAD, our Learning, Education and Development Service.

To find out more about the benefits you can enjoy by working with us, download our benefits guide from the bottom of the advert.

**About the Island and relocating**

Here you can enjoy a fantastic quality of life, and an excellent work-life balance There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities; so if you like walking, mountain biking, sailing or kayaking, you’ll have lots of places to explore

There are also lots of great cafes, bars and restaurants, and you can enjoy the Island’s real sense of community. The island is well connected to the UK, and you’ll also benefit from low income tax rates (20% maximum rate).

To find out more about the Island and the lifestyle you could enjoy here, take a look at Locate Isle of Man’s guide to moving to the Isle of Man here.

A relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. Housing Assistance is also available where the Department will pay the difference between your current mortgage/rent bill, and that of your new accommodation on the Isle of Man, up to a maximum of £250 per month.

To find out more about our relocation package, download the leaflet below.

**Do you know someone who could be perfect for this role?**

Let them know about this vacancy and refer them via** **our new **Employee Referral Scheme**

To ensure referrals are eligible, and to find out more about the terms and conditions of the scheme, you can download the scheme policy here.

**How to find out more and apply**

For more information please see the attached job description and person specification, alternatively contact Ruth Ward on 01624 650865.

**Additional information**

Please note an enhanced with barring police check is required for this post,** **which Manx Care will cover the cost of for you. Please note if you have lived for more than 6 months outside of the UK in the last 5 years, you will be required to obtain a Letter of Good Standing from the appropriate authorities in the relevant locations, please read the guidance about how to obtain this letter.

**We support flexible working and equality, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment**

The Isle of Man Public Service is an equal opportunities employer which supports and promotes flexible working. We understand its benefits in improving work-life balance and supporting health and wellbeing and, in its different forms; it is widespread throughout the Public Service. We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements, including job share partnerships, for our roles (where possible) and if interested you should discuss this with the Hiring Manager.

Find out more about where a career in the Isle of Man Public Service could take you at **hr.gov.im/careers**.