Community Dietitian: Flexible Home & Clinic Nutrition

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

Learning opportunities

Flexible working options

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Band 6 Community Dietitian to join the Community Nutrition and Dietetic Service in the North East Quadrant. The post involves delivering evidence-based dietetic assessment, treatment and advice across adults and children in community settings, including patients’ homes, clinics and care homes.

Permanent - 25.2 hours at Springburn Health Centre, with a 3.5 days over 7 pattern.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Dietetics or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Current HCPC registration.
• PVG Scheme / Disclosure Scotland clearance.
• Current UK driving licence (Essential).
• Knowledge of evidence-based dietetic practice for adults and paediatric services.
• Understanding of nutritional assessment, care planning and treatment of complex patients.
• Knowledge of health improvement and public health nutrition initiatives.
• Understanding of Scottish Government and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde nutritional policies and guidance.
• Experience of multidisciplinary working within community healthcare settings.
• Ability to provide education, training and mentorship to students and healthcare professionals.
• Knowledge of quality improvement, audit and service evaluation methodologies.
• Competent IT skills and experience of electronic patient record systems.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will manage a varied caseload of adults and paediatric patients requiring specialist dietetic assessment and intervention.
• Assessing nutritional status, developing and monitoring individualised nutritional care plans, supporting patients with complex medical and social needs.
• Undertaking home visits, delivering clinics across a range of clinical specialties and providing expert nutritional advice.
• Contributing to health improvement programmes and public health initiatives, supporting service evaluation and quality improvement activities.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records, participating in audit and research activities, and ensuring patient care is delivered to standards.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to students and support staff, and support ongoing development of the service.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Evidence-based practice

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Public health nutrition

CPD / reflective practice

Education & mentorship

IT skills / electronic patient records

Education

BSc (Hons) in Dietetics or equivalent qualification

HCPC registration

PVG Scheme / Disclosure Scotland

Current UK driving licence

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Band 6 Community Dietitian to join the Community Nutrition and Dietetic Service in the North East Quadrant. The post involves delivering evidence-based dietetic assessment, treatment and advice across adults and children in community settings, including patients’ homes, clinics and care homes.

Permanent - 25.2 hours at Springburn Health Centre, with a 3.5 days over 7 pattern.