LR260382 Dietitian

NHS Grampian; Elgin; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Grampian invites applications for a Band 5 Dietitian on a fixed-term 7-month contract. Based at Moray Nutrition and Dietetic Service, within Dr Gray's Hospital and Glass Green Centre in Elgin, the post offers exposure to diverse clinical areas across primary and secondary care.

We welcome newly qualified dietitians and those seeking broader experience, with opportunities for clinical leadership, quality improvement and professional development in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration or must be registered prior to taking up the post
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car
• Experience as a dietitian in NHS or acute/community settings (Band 5) would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Deliver dietetic care across a range of clinical areas in primary and secondary care
• Work within Moray and hospital/community settings
• Participate in student education and MDT planning
• Contribute to quality improvement and service development projects
• Provide person-centred care and professional leadership under supervision

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Adaptability

Job description

Band 5 Dietitian - Fixed Term 7 Months (Part-Time Considered)

Moray Nutrition and Dietetic Service, NHS Grampian

Looking for a dietetic role that offers variety, support, innovation and career development? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Dietitian to join the award-winning Moray Nutrition and Dietetic Service. This fixed‑term post offers the chance to gain experience across a wide range of clinical areas in both primary and secondary care while working within a supportive, forward‑thinking and highly respected team.

Based at Dr Gray's Hospital and Glass Green Centre, Elgin, you will work alongside experienced dietitians delivering person‑centred care across Moray. Whether you are a newly qualified dietitian or looking to broaden your experience, this role provides an excellent platform to develop your clinical, leadership and quality improvement skills.

Why join us?

• Excellence in patient care
• Innovation and digital transformation
• Quality improvement and service development
• Staff wellbeing, learning and development
• Supporting the future workforce through student education

As part of our team, you will have opportunities to:

• Gain experience across a broad range of clinical specialties
• Work across hospital and community settings
• Participate in student training and education programmes
• Contribute to quality improvement and service development projects
• Develop skills in digital health and innovative models of care
• Access regular clinical supervision, leadership support and continuing professional development

We Are Looking For a Dietitian Who

• Is enthusiastic, adaptable and motivated to learn
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Is committed to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care
• Is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), or will be registered prior to taking up the post
• Has full UK driving licence and access to a car

About Moray

Moray offers an exceptional quality of life, combining beautiful coastlines, forests and outdoor pursuits with affordable living and excellent transport links. It is the perfect place to develop your career whilst enjoying a great work‑life balance.

Contract: Fixed Term for 7 months

Hours: Full‑time 36 hours per week for 7 months or part‑time applications will be considered.

Interview date: 28 Oct 2026

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your inbox and junk/spam folders regularly.

Please note that applicants to this post require all of the following: valid full UK driving licence, access to a car, and HCPC registration.

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.

As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at [e-mail].

• Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.