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:
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHSGGC Dietetic Service for a Band 5 Clinical Rotational Dietitian. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery and development of a clinically effective dietetic service across Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
Clinical rotations within the adult dietetic service include:
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Oncology
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Rehabilitation/Neurosciences
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Surgery/Critical Care
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Respiratory/Medical/Gastroenterology
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Pharmacy Services Prescribing Support Unit (PPSU)
The post holder will deliver care in accordance with:
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Service Standards
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National Professional Standards of Practice
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Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics
All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Permanent, Full-time
Base location - Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
Shift Pattern: Monday- Friday
Key responsibilities:
- Contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, clinically effective dietetic service.
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Support the ongoing development and improvement of dietetic services.
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Provide dietetic care across a range of clinical specialties through rotational placements.
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Deliver care in line with professional, national and regulatory standards.
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Maintain compliance with HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Essential:
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A BSc in Dietetics (minimum qualification requirement).
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Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
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Membership of the British Dietetic Association (BDA).
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Membership of the PVG Scheme/Disclosure Scotland.
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.
We love it when people call us to discuss advertised posts. It allows you to find out more about the service and this role, which will support your application process. Please do get in touch by email or phone, [email protected] - 0141 4526243
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (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.
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.
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