Job Advert
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.
The shift pattern for this position is 5 over 7.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Adult Acute Dietetic Oncology Team for a Band 7 Advanced Practice/Lead Dietitian to support the delivery of patient care to a highly vulnerable and complex patient group and responsibility for the dietetic clinical and operational leadership of the Adult Acute Oncology Team.
The post holder as an advanced dietetic practitioner will lead in planning, organising and delivering an evidence based dietetic service to patients, senior medical, nursing and AHPs within this area of responsibility. The Key Principles of Cancer Strategy for Scotland (2023-2033) will influence the work of the team. The post holder will have a responsibility to lead this area of work through leadership, demonstrating an ability to employ investigative practice to evaluate clinical and operational elements of service provision. Where appropriate work within uni / multi-disciplinary teams and Managed Clinical Networks to inform service developments. Deliver care in accordance with Service Standards, National Professional Standards of Practice and the Health Care Professions Council Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
Applicants must have a BSc in Human Nutrition & Dietetics, HCPC registration. You should be able to evidence experience working to masters’ level providing complex nutrition support within oncology specialties. In addition you will require to demonstrate leadership with investigative research, audit and project management skills to provide evidence based practice in this highly specialist area of practice.
Informal Contact: Carole-Anne Fleming, 0141 301 7005, caroleanne.fleming@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
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.
For application portal/log-in issues, please contact Jobtrain support hub in the first instance.