Advanced Practice Dietitian – Inherited Metabolic Disorders - Paediatric

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

Are you an experienced Dietitian looking to develop your career within a highly specialised national service? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Advanced Practice Dietitian Inherited Metabolic Disorders to join the Scottish Service for Inherited Metabolic Disorders based at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow. This exciting role will provide expert dietary assessment, management and support for children, young people and adults with complex inherited metabolic conditions across Scotland. Working within a national multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to influence service development, lead specialist clinical practice and improve outcomes for patients and families. As part of NHSGGC, you will join one of the UK's largest NHS organisations, committed to delivering outstanding patient care, research, education and professional development.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full-time, Fixed Term for 12 months
• You will be based at The Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow
• Working Pattern: 5 days over 7
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist dietetic assessment, treatment and ongoing management for patients with inherited metabolic disorders across Scotland
• Develop, implement and evaluate complex nutritional care plans using evidence-based practice and advanced clinical judgement
• Lead and support dietetic management within specialist clinics including the development of dietitian-led services for patients with PKU
• Provide expert advice and support to patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals across NHS Scotland
• Contribute to service development, clinical audit, research projects and the creation of national guidance and educational resources
• Deliver education, training and clinical supervision to Dietitians, support staff, students and other healthcare professionals
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centred and holistic care
  
  

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

• BSc Honours Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent qualification with HCPC registration
• Postgraduate study at Masters level or equivalent specialist postgraduate training relevant to dietetics
• Substantial specialist dietetic experience at Band 6 level or above within acute paediatric dietetics or adult inherited metabolic disorders
• Proven experience leading audits, service evaluations, guideline development, research projects or service improvement initiatives
• Excellent clinical reasoning, organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage a demanding and complex caseload
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, educate and support patients, families and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across multiple sites while contributing to the ongoing development of a national specialist service
  
  

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.

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

Carolyn Dunlop, Lead Advanced Dietitian - IMD on 07866859991 or carolyn.dunlop2@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

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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.

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