Specialist Dietitian Community Enteral Nutrition Team

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Edinburgh is offering a part-time position for a Dietitian in their Community Enteral Nutrition Team. The successful candidate will provide specialist dietetic assessment for adults receiving home enteral feeding. This role includes patient interactions in homes and care settings, with a strong emphasis on collaborative, patient-centred care. Candidates should be HCPC-registered Dietitians with relevant clinical experience. Professional development opportunities are available within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Access to supervision and CPD

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Dietitian with relevant post-registration clinical experience.
• Experience or interest in enteral nutrition and community-based care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic assessment and management for adults on home enteral feeding.
• Deliver care in community settings including patient homes and care homes.
• Participate in the training and supervision of student dietitians.

Skills

HCPC-registration

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work autonomously

Commitment to patient-centred care

Education

Dietitian qualification

Job description

Division Midlothian H&SCP hosted service

Base Astley Ainslie Hospital

Post Temporary Fixed term for 12 months to cover maternity leave

Grade Band 6

Hours 29.6 hrs/week (0.8WTE)

Reference Specialist Dietitian Community Enteral Nutrition Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Dietitian with post‑registration experience to join our Community Enteral Nutrition Team (CENT) based at the Astley Ainslie Hospital in Edinburgh.

You will play a key role in delivering high‑quality dietetic care to adult patients receiving home enteral tube feeding across Lothian. This is a community‑based role involving visits to patients’ homes and care homes, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, carers, and families to optimise nutritional care for those receiving enteral feeding.

What You’ll Do

• Provide specialist dietetic assessment and management for adults on home enteral feeding
• Deliver care in community settings including patient homes and care homes
• Participate in the training and supervision of student dietitians
• Contribute to the professional development and supervision of dietetic colleagues
• Work collaboratively within a supportive, experienced multidisciplinary team

What We’re Looking For

• HCPC‑registered Dietitian with relevant post‑registration clinical experience
• Experience or interest in enteral nutrition and community‑based care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a varied caseload
• Commitment to high‑quality, patient‑centred care

What We Offer

• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth
• Access to supervision, CPD, and development pathways
• Involvement in student training and service development

Contact Further enquiries should be directed to:

Lianne Gordon, Team Lead, Community Enteral Nutrition Team

[e-mail]

Closing Date 2 weeks after job advertised

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.

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.

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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: As this post is part‑time, the salary will be pro‑rata.