NHS Scotland
Community Dietitian - Nutrition & Dietetics
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the friendly, supportive and forward-thinking South Clyde Community Dietetic Service within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, evidence-based dietetic care to adults across the lifespan within the community setting, alongside a small specialist caseload of individuals with diagnosed learning disabilities. The postholder will work across the South Clyde Quadrant, supporting the general community dietetic service in Renfrewshire and delivering specialist learning disability dietetic services within Inverclyde. Services are provided in a variety of settings including patients' own homes, supported accommodation, resource centres and community clinics. The role involves close multidisciplinary working with medical, nursing and allied health professional colleagues to deliver person-centred care.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
- Permanent
- Location: Ferguslie Clinic, Room G27, Ground Floor, 76 Blackstoun Road, Paisley, PA3 1NR
- Working Pattern: 36 Hours (3 days over 7)
Key Responsibilities
- Planning and delivering an evidence-based dietetic service in line with national and local priorities
- Providing specialist nutritional assessment and intervention for referred patients across the lifespan, including individuals with learning disabilities, their carers and support staff
- Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to support patients with complex nutritional needs
- Supervising and mentoring student dietitians, dietetic assistants/support workers and administrative staff
- Delivering education and training to healthcare professionals on a range of nutrition-related topics
- Contributing to local health improvement initiatives and supporting the ongoing development of the Nutrition and Dietetic Service
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Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and/or Experience Required
- BSc in Human Nutrition & Dietetics (or equivalent qualification)
- Current HCPC registration
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Commitment to delivering person-centred and inclusive care
- Experience of delivering evidence-based dietetic practice
- Ability to provide education, training and supervision to staff and students
What We Offer
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Bursary scheme
- Extensive learning and development opportunities
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Lynn Yates, Community Dietetic Team Lead, 07917558715, Lynn.Yates@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process
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Additional Information
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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