Senior Dietitian

Senior Dietitian – Rehabilitation and Enablement Service
Job reference: 262653
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 08/11/2026
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: Renfrewshire House
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 15
Job posted date: 22/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department: Rehabilitation and Enablement Service

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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:
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare organisations in the UK, offering rewarding opportunities to develop your career while making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and communities. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Dietitian to join our Rehabilitation and Enablement Service within Renfrewshire HSCP. This is an exciting opportunity to provide specialist dietetic assessment, treatment and nutritional support to patients within their own homes and community settings. Working as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will help prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, support safe discharge and promote independence and recovery. You will benefit from a supportive learning environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to play a key role in shaping high-quality community rehabilitation services.

Please note: A full UK driving licence is essential for this post as the role involves travel throughout the community, including patient home visits.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Part-time, Permanent
• You will be based at Renfrewshire House
• Working Pattern: Between Monday and Friday
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide specialist dietetic assessment, treatment and nutritional support for patients with a range of complex clinical and social needs
• Manage and prioritise an independent caseload across community and rehabilitation settings
• Assess, develop, implement and review individualised nutritional care plans to support rehabilitation and recovery
• Provide specialist expertise in enteral feeding and nutritional support for patients, carers and healthcare professionals
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support hospital avoidance, discharge planning and prevention of readmission
• Deliver education, training and mentorship to healthcare staff, students and support workers
• Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement activities and evidence-based practice

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Significant post-registration dietetic experience including nutritional support and complex patient management
• Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams and across healthcare settings
• Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills
• Good IT skills with the ability to maintain accurate patient records and utilise digital systems effectively
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport to support community-based working

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: Laura Glenon, Team Lead, on laura.glennon@nhs.scot

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This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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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.

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