233730 R1 Specialist Dietitian - GI (AP)

Nhsayrshireandarran; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in Scotland is looking for an experienced Specialist Dietitian to join the acute in-patient dietetic team, focusing on the GI ward. The role will involve providing dietetic support and participating in student training. Ideal candidates should have experience in major trauma or related clinical settings and a commitment to CPD. This is a fixed-term position with 37 hours of work per week.

Benefits

Support for CPD and clinical governance

Peer support and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced dietitian with a background in major trauma or related clinical settings.
• Commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and clinical governance.
• Eligible for PVG Scheme membership or ability to register.

Responsibilities

• Provide dietetic care and support within the acute in‑patient dietetic team, focusing on the GI ward.
• Participate in student training B & C placements.
• Support other clinical specialties as requested.
• Work within a dedicated team to deliver high‑quality care.

Skills

Experience in major trauma or related clinical settings

Commitment to CPD and clinical governance

PVG Scheme membership

Job description

Position

Post Specialist Dietitian - GI
Salary Band 6
Employment type: Fixed‑term
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Hours of work: 37
Department: Dietetics
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Dietitian to join the Royal Infirmary Dietetic Team. This temporary post will work within the acute in‑patient dietetic team, with a particular clinical focus in supporting the GI ward. The post holder will be expected to participate in student training (B & C placements) and provide support to other clinical specialties as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide dietetic care and support within the acute in‑patient dietetic team, focusing on the GI ward.
• Participate in student training B & C placements.
• Support other clinical specialties as requested.
• Work within a dedicated team to deliver high‑quality care.

Qualifications

• Experienced dietitian with a background in major trauma or related clinical settings.
• Commitment to CPD, supervision, and clinical governance.
• PVG Scheme membership or ability to register with the required regulatory group.

Contact

Further enquiries should be directed to:

Judith Merriweather, Acute Dietetic Service Lead.
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Paul Hanna, Acute Dietetic Team Lead.
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Closing Date

2 weeks after job advertised. Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

Additional Information

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. Further information on eligibility and responsibilities can be found in the vacancy information.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society and will fully support disabled candidates, candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to recruitment policy and practices.

We support CPD and clinical governance, with a supervision framework, annual appraisals, peer support and training opportunities to further develop clinical skills.