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.
Band 6 Diabetes Dietitian – Maternity cover
The role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Dietitian to join our Adult Diabetes Dietetic Service on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity leave cover. The post is primarily based within the outpatient service at the New Victoria Hospital and Gartnavel General Hospital, with flexibility to support diabetes dietetic services across Greater Glasgow and Clyde as required.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate Dietitian to contribute to the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care for adults living with diabetes. You will work as part of a well-established multidisciplinary team, delivering:
One-to-one dietetic consultations to adults with diabetes
Group education sessions, including structured diabetes education programmes
You will also contribute to pathway improvement and service development across the wider diabetes dietetic service.
This role will contribute to dietetic practice placements across Scotland, supporting the development of students’ clinical skills throughout their training.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.
This post is Fixed-Term 0.8WTE for 12 months, 28.8 hours per week.
The location is New Victoria hospital.
The shift pattern is Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm.
Key responsibilities:
Applicants must demonstrate:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to manage a varied caseload independently and effectively.
Post-graduate clinical experience across diverse dietetic settings within a multidisciplinary team.
Experience in delivering group education sessions.
Essential: Previous experience working with people living with diabetes.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Applicant requires minimum education to BSc Dietetics qualification, registration with Health Care Professionals Council, member of British Dietetic Association, PVG membership scheme / Disclosure Scotland.
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 Record of CPD relevant to 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.
- Development and delivery of group educations at post-graduate level.
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.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Yvonne Tanner, Diabetes Specialist Dietitian, Yvonne.Tanner@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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