Dietitian

Job details

• Job reference: 259882
• Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
• Job closing date: 30/09/2026
• Job Type: Allied Health Professions
• Location: Mountcastle Health Centre
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 18
• Job posted date: 16/09/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
• Department: Dietetics

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Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.

We are pleased to invite applications for a permanent Band 6 Dietitian to join NHS Lothian. This post will be based within the Community Dietetic Team at Mountcastle Health Centre within Edinburgh City and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to becoming an integral member of the wider Lothian Dietetic Service. In this role, you will deliver care to individuals with malnutrition across NHS Lothian. You will play a key role in driving service innovation, with a particular focus on early intervention for people living with malnutrition.

The post holder would have a base at Mountcastle Health Centre but may be required to provide cross‑cover across NHS Lothian sites. The ability to travel across the region is therefore essential.

Please note this is a part time post and you will be required to work Thursday and Fridays.

This is an excellent opportunity for motivated dietitians with a passion for nutritional support to develop their skills within a diverse, friendly and supportive multidisciplinary environment.

NHS Lothian is strongly committed to training, CPD, and clinical governance, supported by a structured supervision framework, annual appraisals, peer support, and ongoing opportunities to enhance both clinical and professional practice.

We welcome applications from dietitians with existing experience who are looking to further develop their skills as part of our skilled and dedicated team.

Have you seen our AHP Innovation, Research and Improvement intentions? Our exciting AHP strategy aims to cultivate AHP potential in NHS Lothian: https://weare.nhslothian.scot/hcprofessionsresearch/building-research-capacity-and-capability/allied-health-professions-research/

Further enquiries should be directed to: Victoria Hilton, Team Lead Community Dietetics (07483692325) Victoria.hilton@nhs.scot or Dania Wood, Service Lead Community Dietetics (07970744567) Dania.wood@nhs.scot