Community Paediatric Dietitian B6

NHS Scotland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme

Study bursaries and courses

Enhanced pay for public holidays

NHS discounts

Employee support services

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a motivated Band 6 Dietitian to join their Dietetic Outpatient Service on a part-time, permanent basis. This role emphasizes developing clinical knowledge and skills within paediatric dietetics.

Key responsibilities include managing a diverse outpatient caseload and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams. Applicants should hold a relevant degree, be HCPC registered, and possess strong nutrition knowledge. The position offers generous leave, NHS Pension membership, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Dietetics (BSc or equivalent).
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Demonstrable core knowledge of nutrition and growth.
• Evidence of relevant clinical experience.
• Postgraduate training in paediatrics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse outpatient paediatric caseload, including children with complex nutritional needs.
• Assesses and supports patients requiring Home Enteral Tube Feeding.
• Contribute to outpatient dietetic clinics.
• Work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in the Scottish student dietetic clinical placement programme.

Skills

Core knowledge of nutrition

Clinical experience

Interest in paediatrics

Education

Degree in Dietetics (BSc or equivalent)

Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

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 motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Dietitian with a passion for paediatric dietetics to join our Dietetic Outpatient Service on a part‑time, permanent basis. This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical knowledge and skills within paediatric dietetics, working with a varied and complex caseload. While experience in paediatrics is desirable, we also welcome applications from dietitians who have a strong interest in developing a career in paediatrics but may not yet have had the opportunity to work in this speciality. Support for BDA post‑registration paediatric modules may be available.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Part‑time, Permanent
• Shift Pattern, Monday to Friday
• Salary is Pro Rata for part‑time posts.

The Paediatric Dietetic Service Operates Across Three Sites

• Royal Hospital for Children (Main Base)
• Inverclyde Royal Hospital
• Vale of Leven Hospital

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse outpatient paediatric caseload, including children with complex nutritional needs.
• Assess and support patients requiring Home Enteral Tube Feeding (HETF), including those with complex feeding difficulties.
• Contribute to and support outpatient dietetic clinics.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, including medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
• Collaborate within a large, supportive team of dietitians.
• Participate in the Scottish student dietetic clinical placement programme.
• Engage in ongoing service development and quality improvement.

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

• Degree in Dietetics (BSc or equivalent).
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Demonstrable core knowledge of nutrition and growth.
• Evidence of relevant clinical experience.
• Postgraduate training or CPD in paediatrics or relevant areas such as complex nutrition support is desirable.

What We Offer

• 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community and promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We are proud of our diverse workforce and welcome the Armed Forces Community.