Community Dietitian North East Quadrant - Dietetics

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 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 for a Band 6 Community Dietitian to join the Community Nutrition and Dietetic Service within the North East Quadrant of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The post holder will work within professional standards set by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and relevant professional bodies to deliver a high-quality dietetic service for adults, children and their carers. The role involves providing evidence-based nutritional assessment, treatment and advice across a range of community settings, including patients' homes, outpatient clinics, care homes and supported accommodation. The successful candidate will also contribute to health improvement initiatives, service development, education and training activities, while working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues across health and social care services.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

Permanent - 25.2 Hours

Springburn Health Centre

Shift Pattern - 3.5 Days over 7

Key Responsibilities

The post holder will manage a varied caseload of adults and paediatric patients requiring specialist dietetic assessment and intervention. Responsibilities include 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 to patients, carers and healthcare professionals. The role includes 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 in line with professional, legal and organisational standards. The successful candidate will also provide supervision and mentorship to students and support staff, contribute to multidisciplinary education and training programmes, and support the ongoing development of the Community Dietetic Service.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• BSc (Hons) in Dietetics or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Membership of the PVG Scheme / Disclosure Scotland.
• Current UK driving licence. (Essential)
• Knowledge of evidence-based dietetic practice across adult 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.
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and reflective practice.
• Understanding of professional, ethical and legal responsibilities relating to dietetic practice and patient care.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

• 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

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Gilan Muir, Dietetic Team Lead, 0141 531 6821, [e-mail]

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.