Specialist Dietitian

Job details

• Job reference: 258356
• Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
• Job closing date: 15/09/2026
• Job Type: Allied Health Professions
• Location: Western General Hospital
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job posted date: 01/09/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
• Department: Dietetics

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Dietitian to join the Lothian Acute Dietetic Team. The post-holder will be involved in establishing a prehabilitation service for patients with colorectal and urological cancers and will also provide an inpatient service to the respiratory ward at the Western General Hospital.

The post holder will be expected to participate in student training (B & C placements) and provide support to other clinical specialties as required.

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 skills.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Paul Hanna, Acute Team Lead, Telephone: 07977300674 or email paul.hanna@nhs.scot or Judith Merriweather, Acute Service Lead, Telephone: 07816257497 or email judith.merriweather@nhs.scot