Specialist Paediatric Dietitian B6

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.

The role:

We are looking for a member to join our large paediatric dietetic team, working across acute wards and outpatient services, with opportunities to rotate through specialist areas such as gastroenterology, cystic fibrosis, neonates, renal, oncology, ketogenic diets and paediatric intensive care. You would work as part of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to student training.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Full-time, permanent

Shift Pattern – Monday – Friday – 7.2 hours/day

Base location – The Royal Hospital for Children

Key responsibilities:

• Providing dietetic care to acute paediatric wards and outpatient clinics.
• Working within specialist rotations to develop advanced clinical skills.
• Collaborating with medical, nursing and AHP colleagues as part of the MDT.
• Participating in the Scottish student clinical placement programme.
• Progressing through a competency framework if appointed at Band 5 with the aim of achieving Band 6.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required:

• BSc in Dietetics or equivalent, with HCPC registration.
• Core knowledge of paediatric nutrition and growth.
• Evidence of relevant experience or postgraduate training in paediatrics or acute specialities such as complex nutrition support.
• Potential access to funded BDA post-registration paediatric modules.

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.

• 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 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.

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.