Community Paediatric Dietitian B6

Job details

• Job reference: 248932
• Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
• Job closing date: 14/06/2026
• Job Type: Allied Health Professions
• Location: Royal Hospital for Children
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 28.8
• Job posted date: 28/05/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
• Department: Paediatric Dietetic Department

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:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Dietitian with a passion for paediatric dietetics to join our Dietetic Outpatient Service on a part-time, permanent basis. This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical knowledge and skills within paediatric dietetics, working with a varied and complex caseload. While experience in paediatrics is desirable, we also welcome applications from dietitians who have a strong interest in developing a career in paediatrics but may not yet have had the opportunity to work in this speciality. Support for BDA post-registration paediatric modules may be available.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

The Paediatric Dietetic Service operates across three sites:

• Royal Hospital for Children (Main Base)
• Inverclyde Royal Hospital
• Vale of Leven Hospital

You will primarily be based within this network, with opportunities to work across sites.

• Part-time, Permanent
• Shift Pattern, Monday to Friday
• Salary is Pro Rata for part-time posts.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse outpatient paediatric caseload, including children with complex nutritional needs
• Assess and support patients requiring Home Enteral Tube Feeding (HETF), including those with complex feeding difficulties
• Contribute to and support outpatient dietetic clinics
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, including medical, nursing and allied health professionals
• Collaborate within a large, supportive team of dietitians
• Participate in the Scottish student dietetic clinical placement programme
• Engage in ongoing service development and quality improvement

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

• Degree in Dietetics (BSc or equivalent)
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Demonstrable core knowledge of nutrition and growth
• Evidence of relevant clinical experience
• Postgraduate training or CPD in paediatrics or relevant areas such as complex nutrition support is desirable

This post offers excellent opportunities for both personal and professional development within a well-established and supportive team.

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:

Jacqueline Hay, Lead Paediatric Dietitian - Jacqueline.hay2@nhs.scot - 0141 451 6443Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.

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.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.

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:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Dietitian with a passion for paediatric dietetics to join our Dietetic Outpatient Service on a part-time, permanent basis. This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical knowledge and skills within paediatric dietetics, working with a varied and complex caseload. While experience in paediatrics is desirable, we also welcome applications from dietitians who have a strong interest in developing a career in paediatrics but may not yet have had the opportunity to work in this speciality. Support for BDA post-registration paediatric modules may be available.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

The Paediatric Dietetic Service operates across three sites:

• Royal Hospital for Children (Main Base)
• Inverclyde Royal Hospital
• Vale of Leven Hospital

You will primarily be based within this network, with opportunities to work across sites.

• Part-time, Permanent
• Shift Pattern, Monday to Friday
• Salary is Pro Rata for part-time posts.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse outpatient paediatric caseload, including children with complex nutritional needs
• Assess and support patients requiring Home Enteral Tube Feeding (HETF), including those with complex feeding difficulties
• Contribute to and support outpatient dietetic clinics
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, including medical, nursing and allied health professionals
• Collaborate within a large, supportive team of dietitians
• Participate in the Scottish student dietetic clinical placement programme
• Engage in ongoing service development and quality improvement

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

• Degree in Dietetics (BSc or equivalent)
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Demonstrable core knowledge of nutrition and growth
• Evidence of relevant clinical experience
• Postgraduate training or CPD in paediatrics or relevant areas such as complex nutrition support is desirable

This post offers excellent opportunities for both personal and professional development within a well-established and supportive team.

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:

Jacqueline Hay, Lead Paediatric Dietitian - Jacqueline.hay2@nhs.scot - 0141 451 6443Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.

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.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.