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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.
Diabetes Specialist Dietitian Development post (Annex 21)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Diabetes Dietitian to join our dynamic diabetes dietetic team within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. This post is primarily based in the outpatient service at Stobhill Hospital, with flexibility to support services across the city as required.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and compassionate Dietitian to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to adults living with diabetes. This is a development post suitable for experienced Band 5 Dietitians looking to progress via BDA competency-based pathway, or existing Band 6 Dietitians wishing to further consolidate their specialist skills.
The role:
Within NHS GGC, the Adult Acute Dietetic Service promotes strong collaborative working across our teams and specialties. You will be part of a larger dietetic workforce and have access to excellent peer support, learning opportunities and ongoing professional development.
Applicants must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage their own caseload effectively. You should have post-graduate clinical experience working across varied dietetic settings within a multidisciplinary team and delivering group education session. Diabetes experience is desirable but not essential Applicant requires minimum education to BSc Dietetics qualification, registration with Health Care Professionals Council, member of British Dietetic Association, PVG membership scheme / Disclosure Scotland. Candidates who commence on band 6 (annexe 21) will be required to successfully complete the appropriate qualification/s or training as outlined within the competency framework prior to progressing to band 6.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.
This is a permanent, part-time post of 21.6 hours per week.
The location is Stobhill hospital, 133 Balornock Rd, Glasgow G21 3UW.
The shift pattern is Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide specialist dietetic assessment, treatment and personalised advice for adults with diabetes.
- Deliver both individual consultations and group education sessions.
- Contribute to the delivery and development of structured diabetes education programmes.
- Provide dietetic support to the maternity diabetes service at PRMU.
- Participate in service improvement, pathway development, and quality initiatives.
- Support the training and supervision of dietetic students on practice placements.
- Effectively manage a defined caseload within a multidisciplinary team.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
BSc Human Nutrition & Dietetics Registered Dietitian (Health and Care Professions Council) Advanced Diploma in Dietetic Practice or equivalent Master’s Level post graduate education.
Membership of the British Dietetic Association Record of CPD relevant to job title at Master’s level or equivalent. Accredited educator for Type 1 structured group education, is desirable.
Post qualification experience.
- additional responsibilities within a specialist area of practice in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Audit experience and evidence of impact on practice.
- Acted in a clinical supervisory capacity.
- Development and delivery of group educations at post-graduate level.
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:
Hardeep Gandhi, Interim Clinical Team, Lead Hardeep.Gandhi@nhs.scot
OR
Yvonne Tanner, Diabetes Specialist Dietitian, Yvonne.Tanner@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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