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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:
This post is part of an Integrated Community Health and Care Service within West Dunbartonshire HSCP. It offers the opportunity to work as a Community Dietitian within the COPT, providing direct clinical assessment and treatment.
Within COPT, the post holder will deliver a high‑quality specialist service, offering expert clinical intervention, education, and support to patients and their carers. The post holder will also provide specialist patient assessment, case coordination, treatment, and planned discharge for adults with complex rehabilitation needs.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
permanent, Full-time
Shift Pattern - 8.30 am -4.30 pm
Base location - Clydebank Health Centre
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver specialist dietetic assessment and treatment for adults with complex health needs.
- Manage a varied caseload independently, planning and adapting personalised nutrition care plans.
- Provide expert input for conditions such as malnutrition, diabetes, neurological conditions, cancer, GI disorders, obesity and dysphagia.
- Work collaboratively with MDT and multi‑agency partners to support coordinated care and safe discharge planning.
- Maintain high‑quality clinical records and contribute to service improvement, audits and clinical governance.
- Support the day‑to‑day running of the Dietetic service, including supervision of junior staff and students.
- Provide education and training to patients, carers and other professionals.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Essential
- Degree/Diploma (or equivalent) in Dietetics
- Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and British Dietetic Association (BDA)
- post‑graduate experience, including relevant work in:
- Adult Rehabilitation
- Neurology
- Orthopaedics
- Medicine
- Care of the Elderly
- Community Dietetics
- Effective communication skills
- Current full driving licence
- Ability to work independently
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary, community‑based team
- Leadership skills
- Knowledge of IT systems
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:
Anne Campbell , Health Team Lead - Anne.campbell@west-dunbarton.gov.uk - 07917474111 or 01389 811 760
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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