Drumchapel Health Centre
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:
Dietitians are health professionals, whose key role is to translate the science of nutrition into relevant and practical information, based on clinical evidence. The role of Community Dietitians comprises of 3 broad functions: clinical treatment, health improvement and support and training of others to ensure consistent up-to-date nutrition messages. The following principles guide their work: build on existing knowledge and skills through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) which incorporates evidence based practice, liaise and involve the community at all stages; facilitate and empower the individuals in the change process.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Permanent, Full time
Drumchapel Health Centre
Shift Pattern - 4/7
Key responsibilities:
Clinical:
Therapeutic Intervention
Manage a community caseload delivering dietetic care via face-to-face and virtual appointments.
Provide dietetic assessment, treatment, review, and monitoring of nutritional care plans.
Deliver health improvement interventions aligned to local needs.
Advise on prescribable nutritional products and use pharmacy nutrition support services.
Communicate complex information sensitively and build effective therapeutic relationships.
Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, coordinated care.
Maintain professional accountability, accurate records, and activity data.
Health Improvement Activity
Support and deliver local nutrition health improvement activities across the life course.
Contribute to national and local health improvement priorities.
Collate activity and provide evidence-based nutrition resources.
Prioritise health improvement work under supervision.
Professional
Obtain valid consent and recognise capacity issues.
Maintain accurate documentation and data in line with standards.
Escalate service delivery concerns appropriately.
Comply with health and safety, ethical, and legal requirements.
Maintain HCPC registration and professional competence.
Professional Responsibilities
Deliver care in accordance with service policies and HCPC standards.
Participate in audit, clinical effectiveness, reflective practice, and CPD.
Support service development and implementation of best practice.
Training and Education
Support, mentor, and supervise students and support staff.
Contribute to education and training for health professionals and community groups.
Share current dietetic practice and participate in relevant audit activity.
Organisational / Human Resources
Manage workload effectively within service priorities.
Use resources efficiently and support administrative processes.
Communicate across teams, attend meetings, and provide reports.
Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Qualifications
1. BSc Human Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
2. Registered Dietitian with Health & Care Professional Council
3. Full Driving Licence
Training
4. Record of CPD
Knowledge & Skills
5. Broad clinical knowledge across a range of conditions, including diabetes, nutrition support, enteral feeding etc
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:
6. A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
7. Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
8. Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
9. Enhanced pay for working public holidays
10. NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
11. Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?