Specialist Dietitian Haemato-oncology / Head and neck Oncology

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included. 

This is a permanent, fulltime post of 37 hours per week, with a shift pattern of 5 over 7.

Applicants must have a BSc in Human Nutrition & Dietetics, HCPC registration, and Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the adult acute dietetic oncology team for a Band 6 specialist dietitian to develop practice and provide a clinical service to the National Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant/Haemato-oncology service, Head and Neck cancer service and Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. The 1 WTE post is based between the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre.

You should be able to evidence experience providing complex nutrition support within oncology specialties. In addition you will require to demonstrate skills to provide evidence based practice in this highly specialist area of practice.

Clinical support and training will be provided from the onset in this post given the nature of this complex area.

We like to talk about what we do in the oncology team so, please contact team lead:- shirley.crawford@nhs.scot to arrange a time to discuss any aspects of post and all enquires welcome prior to application.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs. 

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.  

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

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board. 

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