Specialist Dietitian – Intellectual Disabilities (KMc)

Job details

• Job reference: 249622
• Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
• Job closing date: 09/06/2026
• Job Type: Allied Health Professions
• Location: Edinburgh
• Employment type: Fixed-term
• Hours Per Week: 28.8
• Job posted date: 26/05/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
• Department: Dietetics Intellectual Disabilities

Division: Midlothian Health and Social Care PartnershipBase: Wester Hailes Health Agency, EdinburghPost: Dietitian – Intellectual DisabilitiesGrade: Band 6Hours: 28.8 hrs (0.8wte)Contract: Fixed term until 31st January 2027

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Dietitian to join our Lothian Intellectual disabilities dietetic team of 3.3wte. This post will be based with the Community Intellectual Disability team in Wester Hailes Health Agency, Edinburgh and work alongside a range of other professionals. The post holder will provide a Dietetic service to clients with complex intellectual disabilities either in their own home or whilst in hospital/care facilities anywhere within the board area and have a remit for the supervision of dietetic students. It is an exciting opportunity, for a dietitian who has a keen interest in intellectual disabilities to become a valued member of our team.

You would be expected to participate in student training (A, B and C placements) and provide clinical training and supervision for other dietitians and other staff within the team. We are strongly committed to training and support for CPD and clinical governance, with a supervision framework, annual appraisals, peer support and training opportunities to further develop clinical and leadership skills.

Further enquiries should be directed to:

Lianne Gordon, Dietetic Team Lead 07920254357 Or

Susan Alexander, Intellectual Disability Dietitian on 07872424004

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

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.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

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.

Division: Midlothian Health and Social Care PartnershipBase: Wester Hailes Health Agency, EdinburghPost: Dietitian – Intellectual DisabilitiesGrade: Band 6Hours: 28.8 hrs (0.8wte)Contract: Fixed term until 31st January 2027

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Dietitian to join our Lothian Intellectual disabilities dietetic team of 3.3wte. This post will be based with the Community Intellectual Disability team in Wester Hailes Health Agency, Edinburgh and work alongside a range of other professionals. The post holder will provide a Dietetic service to clients with complex intellectual disabilities either in their own home or whilst in hospital/care facilities anywhere within the board area and have a remit for the supervision of dietetic students. It is an exciting opportunity, for a dietitian who has a keen interest in intellectual disabilities to become a valued member of our team.

You would be expected to participate in student training (A, B and C placements) and provide clinical training and supervision for other dietitians and other staff within the team. We are strongly committed to training and support for CPD and clinical governance, with a supervision framework, annual appraisals, peer support and training opportunities to further develop clinical and leadership skills.

Further enquiries should be directed to:

Lianne Gordon, Dietetic Team Lead 07920254357 Or

Susan Alexander, Intellectual Disability Dietitian on 07872424004

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

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.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

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.