Diabetes Specialist Dietitian B6 – Adult Acute Dietetic Service Annex 21

Job Description

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)

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.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• The location is Stobhill hospital, 133 Balornock Rd, Glasgow G21 3UW.
• Permanent contract.
• Part time post of 21.6 hours per week.
• The shift pattern is Monday to Friday, 8am 4pm.

Please note the salary is pro rata for part time hours.

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 and record of CPD relevant to the 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, and development and delivery of group educations at post graduate level.

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 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.