Community Dietitian - Nutrition and Dietetics - #1763083

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

This is a fixed term, full time position of 12 months.

The shift pattern for this position is 5/7, Mon-Fri 0830-1630.

An exciting opportunity within NHSGGC Dietetic Service for a Band 6 Community Dietitian.

Role

The successful applicant will join a friendly and enthusiastic community dietetic team in the North East quadrant. They will have a key role in:

• planning and providing an evidence based dietetic service to patients in their own homes, outpatient clinics, care homes, and supported accommodation. The dietitian will work in partnership with patients, their carers and other professionals including nursing, medical and AHP staff.
• planning and providing an evidence based dietetic service to patients with learning disabilities across a range of community settings and requires multidisciplinary working with the specialist learning disabilities service.
• supervising, teaching, mentoring of student dietitians, dietetic support workers and administrative staff.
• planning and delivery education and training for health care professionals. This training covers detailed, broad ranging topical nutritional issues covering the entire life cycle.
• reviewing and improving service delivery by undertaking quality improvement activities.
  
  

Applicant requires minimum education to BSc Dietetics qualification, registration with Health Care Professionals Council, member of British Dietetic Association, PVG membership scheme / Disclosure Scotland and a drivers’ licence is essential.

We love it when people call us to discuss advertised posts. It allows you to find out more about the service and this role, which will support your application process. Please do get in touch by email or phone.

For informal enquiries please contact: Jude Pender, North East Community Dietetic Team Lead, 07483166349,

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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