Specialist Haemato-oncology Dietitian – Acute Adult Dietetics

Job Description

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

As a Specialist Haemato oncology Dietitian within NHSGGC, you will play a vital role in delivering expert nutritional care to patients with complex cancer and haematology conditions. Based across the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, you will work within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team supporting patients through critical and often life changing treatments. This is a uniquely rewarding opportunity to influence patient outcomes, enhance recovery and improve quality of life. NHSGGC is committed to innovation, excellence and continuous professional development, offering you a supportive environment to grow and thrive. You will be empowered to shape practice, contribute to service development and make a meaningful difference every day.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHSGGC can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Location: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre
• Contract: Full Time, Permanent
• Working hours: Monday to Friday

Key responsibilities

• Deliver specialist dietetic assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients with complex haemato oncology and oncology conditions
• Develop and implement individualised nutritional care plans based on clinical assessment and patient needs
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adapting interventions to achieve optimal outcomes
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to patient management and discharge planning
• Lead and support service development, audit and clinical effectiveness initiatives within the speciality
• Provide clinical supervision, training and mentorship to dietetic staff and students
• Deliver education and support to patients, carers and healthcare professionals on nutritional care

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

• BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics with current HCPC registration as a Dietitian
• Evidence of postgraduate learning at Master’s level or equivalent experience in specialist practice
• Significant clinical experience within a relevant specialist area, ideally haemato oncology or oncology
• Demonstrable experience in audit, service improvement and evidence based practice
• Experience of clinical supervision, mentoring and delivering education or training programmes
• Strong knowledge of nutritional assessment, complex clinical care and multidisciplinary working
• Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills with the ability to manage a complex caseload effectively

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:

• 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

Flexible working and diversity

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.

NHSGGC 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.

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