Community Dietitian

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 three 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.

Permanent, Full time

Drumchapel Health Centre

Shift Pattern - 4/7

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• BSc Human Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
• Registered Dietitian with Health & Care Professional Council
• Full Driving Licence

• Record of CPD

• Broad clinical knowledge across a range of conditions, including diabetes, nutrition support, enteral feeding, etc.

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
• 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

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Leona Cook, Band 5 Community Dietitian - leona.cookt -

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