Macmillan Project Manager (Nutrition)
Band 6 £39,912 - £48,635 per annum
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,349
37 hours per week
Fixed Term Contract for 24 months
NHS Western Isles have received funding from Macmillan to focus on service improvements around the Nutrition Pathway in Cancer. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for someone to focus on service scoping, pathway development, training, and quality improvement work to make a real difference to the nutritional care of patients at all stages of their cancer journey.
The post is funded by Macmillan for 2 years and would be suited to a Registered Dietitian, Nurse, or AHP with a passion for service and quality improvement in cancer care and a good knowledge and interest in nutrition.
The postholder will work with multidisciplinary health care teams, third sector organisations, patients, and national groups to improve services and patient experiences across the Western Isles.
The postholder will be part of the Nutrition and Dietetic Department but will also work closely with the Macmillan Team.
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
For further information regarding this post, please contact Karen France MacLeod, Dietetic manager at
karen.francemacleod@nhs.scot
or 01851 708279.
CLOSING DATE: 28th January 2025
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Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,349
37 hours per week
Fixed Term Contract for 24 months
NHS Western Isles have received funding from Macmillan to focus on service improvements around the Nutrition Pathway in Cancer. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for someone to focus on service scoping, pathway development, training, and quality improvement work to make a real difference to the nutritional care of patients at all stages of their cancer journey.
The post is funded by Macmillan for 2 years and would be suited to a Registered Dietitian, Nurse, or AHP with a passion for service and quality improvement in cancer care and a good knowledge and interest in nutrition.
The postholder will work with multidisciplinary health care teams, third sector organisations, patients, and national groups to improve services and patient experiences across the Western Isles.
The postholder will be part of the Nutrition and Dietetic Department but will also work closely with the Macmillan Team.
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
For further information regarding this post, please contact Karen France MacLeod, Dietetic manager at
karen.francemacleod@nhs.scot
or 01851 708279.
CLOSING DATE: 28th January 2025
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