Adult Weight Management Dietitian, Operational Lead

NHS Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking an Operational Lead Dietitian to oversee adult weight management and diabetes prevention programs. The role involves strategic leadership, collaboration with healthcare teams, and maintaining a patient-focused approach. Applicants should hold a full UK driving licence and be prepared for a hybrid working model. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through Jobtrain. This position promotes equality and diversity in recruitment.

Qualifications

• Must be a car driver and hold a full UK driving licence.
• Ability to maintain a patient-focused approach.
• Demonstrable skills in leadership and service transformation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership in Grampian.
• Work jointly with the current dietetic lead for AWM services.
• Collaborate with health and social care teams to deliver services.

Skills

Leadership skills

Service redesign

Patient-focused approach

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Grampian Adult Weight Management and Diabetes Prevention, Operational Lead Dietitian

Hours: 18.5 Hours

We are looking for

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate skills in leadership, service redesign and transformation, work in partnership with others, maintain a patient‑focused approach, and have a genuine desire to work in the field of adult weight management and diabetes prevention.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the redesigned adult weight management and diabetes pathways in Grampian.
• Work jointly with the current dietetic lead for AWM services to support service redesign and transformation.
• Collaborate with the wider health and social care teams to deliver services across the three Grampian partnerships and link with acute services where necessary.
• Hold a small clinical caseload with interventions delivered as part of an MDT with psychology colleagues.
• Contribute to a hybrid model of working with options for remote and office-based working.
• Delivery of a high quality dietetic service and participation in undergraduate student training (B & C placements).
• Engage with shared issues and initiatives such as clinical effectiveness, patient safety and patient-centredness.
• Priorities include leadership, service redesign, partnership with teams, and maintaining a patient-focused approach.

Requirements and Working Arrangements

• You must be a car driver, hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car as some travelling across Grampian might be required.
• You will be required to work 5 of 7 days, which may include weekend working as required.
• This post is suitable for a hybrid model of working with options for both remote and office-based working.

Informal Enquiries

Rebecca Clark, Lead Dietitian Aberdeenshire H&SCP

[e-mail]

Or Carole Noble, Lead Dietitian Aberdeen H&SCP

[e-mail]

Interviews

Interviews will take place on 17 February 2026.

Equality and Recruitment

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. 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 at the earliest opportunity. Email [e-mail].

Additional Information for Candidates

• From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours will be reduced pro-rata with a corresponding increase in hourly rate.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered to ensure accessibility.
• Application process: Please apply on Jobtrain. Do not upload a CV. Some vacancies may be open to internal candidates only.
• For help with the Jobtrain application: [e-mail].
• Please note our correspondence method is by e-mail; ensure your email address is accurate.

Note: If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.