Specialist Dietitian

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Do you have the skills and enthusiasm to provide specialist clinical expertise and leadership within Surgical Services as part of an Integrated Adult Hospital Team?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Dietitian to join our friendly, supportive and proactive Integrated Adult Hospital Dietetic Team based at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. In this rewarding role, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based nutritional care to surgical patients while gaining experience across a wide range of acute hospital specialties within our integrated service. Working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues, you will play a key role in improving patient outcomes, influencing clinical practice and shaping future service development.

This post is ideal for an experienced Band 6 Dietitian seeking a fresh challenge or an experienced Band 5 Dietitian ready to progress into a senior role. You will have opportunities to lead service improvements, contribute to clinical pathway development and support innovation across the service.

As a valued member of the team, you will also contribute to the supervision and development of Band 5 rotational dietitians and dietetic support workers. Strong communication, organisational and team-working skills are essential, together with the ability to work independently and confidently manage a varied clinical caseload.

We are committed to supporting your professional growth. You will benefit from excellent professional supervision, access to learning and development opportunities, and involvement in education and training activities with dietetic students, medical students and other healthcare professionals.

If you are passionate about delivering excellent patient care, developing specialist expertise and making a real difference within surgical services, we would welcome an application from you.

Applicants must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Informal enquiries are welcome and encouraged to: Rachel Stewart, Nutrition and Dietetic Surgical Team Lead, NHS Tayside. Tel 01382 633875 or [email protected]

Hours of work are: 36.0 per week. Core service working hours are 8.30 to 16.30 Monday Friday. Fixed Term/Secondment to 31 March 2028.

Current NHS Tayside Employees - Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.

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