Community Dietitian North East Quadrant B5

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 5 Community Dietitian to join the Nutrition and Dietetic Service within the North East Quadrant of NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde on a 6-month fixed-term basis. Working as part of a friendly and enthusiastic community dietetic team, the postholder will provide dietetic services across a diverse population of all ages and backgrounds. The role requires excellent communication, behaviour change, and motivational skills to support patients in making lasting lifestyle changes that help prevent and manage a range of health conditions.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

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Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, Full-time

Shift pattern - 5 over 7

Base location - Springburn Health Centre

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based dietetic care to patients in community settings, including homes, clinics, care homes, and supported accommodation.
• Assess and provide nutritional advice for a range of clinical conditions across all age groups.
• Work collaboratively with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Supervise and support student dietitians, dietetic support workers, and administrative staff.
• Develop and deliver nutrition education and training for healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to quality improvement projects, service development, and health improvement initiatives in line with local and national priorities.
  
  

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

• BSc Degree in Dietetics.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Membership of the PVG Scheme / Disclosure Scotland.
• Current UK driving licence.
• Knowledge and application of evidence-based dietetic practice.
• Strong communication, behaviour change, negotiation, teaching, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to contribute to service development and quality improvement activities.
• A PVG WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THIS VACANCY
  
  

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

Karin Russell , Dietetic Team Lead North East Quadrant - Karin.Russell@nhs.scot - 07920566019

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

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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.

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.

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