Community Dietician

Nhs Ayrshire & Arran; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a Community Dietitian for the North West Kilmarnock Area Centre. This permanent role is 28.8 hours per week at Band 6, with a salary range of £43,231 to £52,679.

The post requires a degree/diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics, HCPC registration, and driving licence. It involves home visits to care homes and GP practices within the North West Kilmarnock area, with supervision and student placements included.

Qualifications

• You should possess a degree/postgraduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics and be registered with the HCPC.
• Experience in community dietetics would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will manage their own caseload and contribute to the team’s shared caseload.
• They will receive practice and clinical supervision and participate in student placements.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Self-motivation

Leadership qualities

Education

Degree/Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

Community Dietician

Job reference: 263222
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 08/11/2026
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: North West Kilmarnock Area Centre
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 28.8
Job posted date: 23/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Department: Dietic Department

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).

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dietitian within our Community Dietetic Service based at North West Kilmarnock Area Centre.

Hours

28.8 hours over 4 days
This post is offered on a permanent basis.

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do

The team, comprising dietitians, dietetic assistant practitioner and dietetic support workers, work together to provide effective dietetic care to patients in their own homes including care homes, GP practices and health centres working to national and local targets and drivers. You will have responsibility for the day to day management of your own caseload and will be supported to be a core contributor to the teams shared caseload. The successful candidate will be offered practice and clinical supervision and take part in our practice placement programme supporting student practitioners on A, B and C placements.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post

You should possess a degree/postgraduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. Experience in community dietetics would be an advantage. Evidence of competencies and skills required to deliver this post is essential e.g. excellent time management, organisational skills, self-motivation and leadership qualities.
For informal enquiries please contact Karen Lauder, Dietetic Service Manager, East. Tel: [phone] or email [e-mail].

Right to work

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. We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

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.