Clinical Rotational Dietitian-Adult Acute Services

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is offering a full-time opportunity for a Band 5 clinical rotational dietitian. The successful candidate will rotate through various clinical settings, delivering a high-quality dietetic service. Applicants should have a BSc in Dietetics and relevant professional registrations to thrive in this critical healthcare role.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Membership of the British Dietetic Association.
• PVG membership scheme/Disclosure Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop dietetic services across Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
• Participate in various clinical rotations including Oncology and Surgery.
• Provide care according to national and service standards.

Skills

Clinical practice

Nutritional screening

Patient care

Education

BSc in Dietetics

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, and a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

This is a full-time, permanent position of 37 hours per week, with a Monday to Friday shift pattern.

We are offering an exciting opportunity within the NHSGGC Dietetic Service for a Band 5 clinical rotational dietitian. The successful candidate will help deliver and develop a clinically effective dietetic service across Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The clinical rotations in the adult dietetic service include Oncology, Rehabilitation/Neurosciences, Surgery/Critical Care, Respiratory/Medical/Gastroenterology, and the Pharmacy Services Prescribing Support Unit (PPSU). The role involves delivering care in accordance with Service Standards, National Professional Standards of Practice, and the Health and Care Professions Council Standards of Conduct, Performance, and Ethics. There are 14 rotations, each lasting up to 9 months.

The minimum educational requirement is a BSc in Dietetics, with registration with the Health and Care Professions Council, membership of the British Dietetic Association, and PVG membership scheme/Disclosure Scotland.

Interviews are scheduled for August. Candidates will be asked to give a 10-minute presentation on 'The purpose and use of nutritional screening in the NHS adult acute clinical setting.'

We invite potential applicants to a Meet and Greet online session via MS Teams on 11th June from 17:00 to 17:30. This session offers an opportunity to learn more about the service, development opportunities, the interview process, and to ask questions. To attend, please click here.

We encourage you to contact us by email or phone to discuss the role further, which can support your application. For more information, please contact Lis Waterhouse or Denise Carrigan at 0141 451 6243 or [e-mail].

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes a culture of inclusion and encourages applications from all community sections. We are proud of our diverse workforce. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC commits to being a Forces Friendly Employer and supports applications from the Armed Forces Community, recognizing military skills, experience, and qualifications during recruitment.

Applicants should provide authentic responses to all questions in the application form. The use of AI, automated tools, or third-party assistance to generate or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflecting your personal knowledge, skills, and experience. Non-compliance may result in withdrawal from the process.

For portal or login issues, please contact us directly.