Weight Management Dietitian

Job details

• Job reference: 263079
• Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
• Job closing date: 05/11/2026
• Job Type: Allied Health Professions
• Location: North West Kilmarnock Area Centre
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 14.40
• Job posted date: 22/10/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran
• Department: Nutrition and Dietetics

NHS Scotland:

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

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Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Weight Management Dietitian within our Specialist Weight Management Service based at North West Kilmarnock Area Centre. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Hours:

14.40 hours per week.

UK Driving Licence:

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:

We are looking for an experienced Dietitian to join our multi-disciplinary team of Dietitians, Clinical Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Dietetic Support Workers and administrative staff in the delivery of the Ayrshire wide adult Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management programme. The programme aims to meet the needs of individuals living with a higher BMI and associated weight related health and psychological conditions.

The role of the Dietitian will be assessment, treatment and management of service users. You will be involved in delivering 1:1 and group weight management education programmes.

You will contribute to the ongoing evaluation and development of patient education resources, link in closely with the wider weight management, diabetes prevention, health improvement services and community dietitians and use digital solutions including social media to reach target populations. You will participate in the planning, delivery and supervision of students on clinical placement.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

It is essential you are educated to a BSc Honors degree/postgraduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. You should have significant post graduate experience with previous clinical experience within group settings. Evidence of competencies and skills required to deliver this post is essential e.g. organisation, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, team working and using initiative to overcome challenges.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Rona Osborne, Dietetic Team Lead at rona.osborne@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or alternatively on 01563 554574.

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

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It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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