About the role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the SSAFA Community Health Team within the Dietetic service on a casual basis.

We are seeking a Registered Dietitian with adult & paediatric experience in an outpatient/community setting to support the dietetic service in delivering a high standard of care, supporting military personnel and their families across British Forces Cyprus. You could be part of our dietetic team that works as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to provide dietetic specialist care across a wide range of areas,  organise and support public health initiatives and provide training to health professionals and patient groups.

About the team

To carry out this role successfully you will be a registered dietitian ready to work flexibly. You will have  a broad range of knowledge and experience in an outpatient or community setting including clinical proficiency with both adults and children.

You will be required to cover a variety of dietetic areas such as:

• weight management

• diabetes

• gastrointestinal disorders such as coeliac disease, IBS and IBD

• Cardiovascular disease

• allergies

• faltering growth

• fussy eating

You should have the ability to work autonomously and within a team, possess excellent interpersonal, communication and IT skills. A valid driving licence, together with the ability to drive a manual car is essential as substantial travel is required across the island.

About you

To carry out this role successfully you will have a track record of working within a multi-disciplinary health team and a background in nutrition and/or healthcare science. You will have good written and communication skills, with the ability to deliver information clearly and concisely.  You will be a team player with the ability to be flexible according to priorities and take satisfaction from delivering a professional service.

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2023 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

Further information about the role 

Download the full job description here.

If you have any queries or would like to speak to someone about this role, please contact Rianna Machen on 00357 24 74 4829 or rianna.machen101@mod.gov.uk for an informal discussion.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

How to apply

Click on 'Start your application' now.

If you need any adjustments to support you with the application process, please contact recruitment@ssafa.org.uk

Closing date: Midnight on 29 October 2024. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Interviews: TBC