Ferguslie Clinic
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
Base location - Ferguslie Clinic
Shift Pattern - 5 over 7
Key responsibilities:
Clinical Responsibilities
1. Manage a community caseload across clinics, home visits, and care homes, often working independently with supervision available.
2. Deliver nutrition assessment, treatment, and review, considering clinical status, lifestyle, cultural factors, communication barriers, biochemical data, and anthropometry.
3. Develop, monitor, and adjust nutritional care plans using outcome measures.
4. Advise prescribers on ACBS products and monitor their use.
5. Communicate complex or sensitive information clearly and compassionately, including when messages may be unwelcome.
6. Build effective therapeutic relationships, using advanced communication skills to help patients overcome barriers to change.
7. Coordinate care with GPs, nurses, dietitians, and wider health and social care teams.
8. Maintain accurate clinical records and workload statistics.
Health Improvement Responsibilities
9. Act as a local link for nutrition-related health promotion, delivering activities across community settings (e.g., weaning sessions, childrens nutrition, REHIS training).
10. Support implementation of national and local health improvement priorities.
11. Record and evaluate health promotion activity.
12. Provide evidencebased public health nutrition resources to the public, professionals, and community groups.
13. Prioritise health improvement work appropriately under supervision.
Professional Responsibilities
14. Work in line with HCPC standards, national guidelines, and local dietetic service policies.
15. Participate in audit, research, and clinical effectiveness activities.
16. Ensure valid consent, maintain accurate patient activity data, and escalate issues affecting service delivery.
17. Comply with Health & Safety requirements and understand ethical/legal considerations in dietetic practice.
18. Maintain professional development, HCPC registration, CPD portfolio, and engage in supervision and professional networks.
Training and Education
19. Support and mentor dietetic students and assistants.
20. Contribute to clinical placement assessment for undergraduate and postgraduate learners.
21. Deliver nutrition education to health professionals, community groups, and partner agencies, evaluating teaching effectiveness.
22. Share uptodate dietetic practice with the wider multidisciplinary team.
23. Participate in audit or research linked to patient care and health improvement.
Organisational and Human Resource Responsibilities
24. Manage and prioritise own workload, balancing clinical duties, health improvement, training, and professional commitments.
25. Use dietetic resources efficiently and support administrative and assistant staff.
26. Review workload for the geographical area and provide feedback to team leadership.
27. Support administrative systems such as referral pathways, clinic bookings, and group session organisation.
28. Communicate effectively across the organisation and participate in departmental meetings.
29. Produce reports on clinical, educational, or health improvement activities when required.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Essential Criteria
30. BSc Human Nutrition & Dietetics (or equivalent)
31. Registered Dietitian with HCPC
32. Member of the British Dietetic Association or own indemnity insurance
33. Record of CPD
34. Broad clinical knowledge across a range of conditions (e.g., diabetes, nutrition support, enteral feeding)
35. Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, motivation and networking skills
36. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
37. Strong timemanagement and organisational skills
Desirable Criteria
38. Driving licence
39. Basic counselling skills / behaviour change / motivational interviewing training
40. Clinical educator training
41. Health improvement / health promotion training
42. Food hygiene certificate
43. Moving and handling training
44. Experience of dietetic community working
45. Experience delivering groups or training
46. Experience in health improvement activities
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:
47. A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
48. Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
49. Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
50. Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
51. Enhanced pay for working public holidays
52. NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
53. Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?