Learning Disabilities Dietitian/Community Dietitian – Nutrition & Dietetics

Job Description

The role is a part time position within the South Clyde Community Dietetic Service, delivering evidence based dietetic care to adults with learning disabilities and supporting the general community team in a variety of settings.

This role works across the South Clyde Quadrant, providing specialist dietetic services to people with learning disabilities and their carers within the Inverclyde area, and supporting the general community team in settings such as:

• Individuals’ own homes
• Supported accommodation
• Resource centres
• Community clinics

You will work closely with medical, nursing and AHP colleagues, contributing to a person centred, multidisciplinary approach to care.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Ferguslie Clinic, Inverclyde
• Three days out of seven
• Part time, permanent
• Salary is pro rata for part time hours

Key responsibilities

• Planning and delivering an evidence based dietetic service in line with national and local priorities
• Providing specialist input to people with learning disabilities, their carers and support staff
• Working in partnership with other professionals to meet complex nutritional needs
• Supervision, teaching and mentoring of student dietitians, dietetic assistants/support workers and clerical staff
• Planning and delivering education and training for healthcare professionals, covering broad nutritional topics across the life course
• Supporting local health improvement activity
• Contributing to the ongoing development of the Nutrition and Dietetic Service

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required

• BSc in Human Nutrition & Dietetics (or equivalent)
• HCPC registration
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A commitment to person centred, inclusive care

What we offer

• 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

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encouraging applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.

The organization recognises the importance of work life balance and offers a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. Flexible working will be discussed during the recruitment process.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. Military skills, experience and qualifications are welcome and respected throughout the recruitment and selection process.