Team Lead Dietitian

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Department of Nutrition & Dietetics

Band 7 Dietitian – Medical & Gastroenterology Team Lead

Fixed Term/ Secondment 23 months

Salary Scale: £50,861 - £59,159 pro rata

Do you have the expertise and passion to provide clinical leadership in Medical and Gastroenterology Dietetic Services within an integrated adult hospital team?

We are seeking an experienced dietitian to take on a leadership role within the Tayside Nutrition & Dietetic Service. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver specialist nutrition and dietetic care to adult inpatients across medical wards and gastroenterology services in secondary care. The successful candidate will also lead project work, audit, and research initiatives to drive service improvement, while providing expert input into complex nutritional care and supporting colleagues in delivering high-quality patient outcomes.

In this role, you will lead a small clinical team and contribute to the operational leadership of the integrated adult nutrition and dietetic service at Ninewells Hospital. You may also be required to provide clinical support to other hospital teams. Working closely with multi-disciplinary colleagues, you will take a proactive role in patient care, pathway development, education, and service innovation.

The Tayside Nutrition & Dietetic Service is committed to collaborative working across diverse settings and specialties. We encourage innovation, pathway development, and the implementation of best practice standards. You will benefit from strong peer support and opportunities for professional growth, as well as involvement in the training of dietetic students, medical students, and other healthcare professionals.

We are looking for someone who brings proven competence in delivering complex nutritional care, alongside excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and leadership skills. A strong commitment to teamwork and service development is essential.

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

Informal enquiries are welcomed and encouraged to: Alison Campbell, Nutrition and Dietetic Lead for Hospital Services, NHS Tayside. Tel 01738 473511 or alison.campbell6@nhs.scot

Hours of work are: 30.3 hours per week, core service hours Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.

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