Specialist Dietitian

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside is seeking a Specialist Dietitian (Band 6) based at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, to provide expert nutritional care to surgical patients within an Integrated Adult Hospital Team.

The role offers leadership opportunities, supervision of junior dietitians, and involvement in service development and education. HCPC registration is essential, with fixed-term/secondment arrangements and a 36-hour week.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required to practice as a dietitian.
• Band 6 experience or progression to Band 6 from Band 5 is desirable.
• Experience in surgical services or hospital-based dietetics is preferred.
• Strong leadership and supervisory abilities are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist clinical expertise within Surgical Services for adults.
• Lead service improvements and contribute to clinical pathway development.
• Supervise and develop Band 5 rotational dietitians and support workers.
• Provide education and support to the multidisciplinary team.
• Manage a varied clinical caseload and influence practice.
• Promote learning and development opportunities within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical expertise

Communication

Teamworking

Organisational skills

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Specialist Dietitian

Job reference: 262584

Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)

Job closing date: 29/10/2026

Job Type: Allied Health Professions

Location: Ninewells Hospital

Employment type: Fixed-term or Secondment

Hours Per Week: 36

Department: Nutrition and Dietetics

Employer (NHS Board): NHS Tayside

Do you have the skills and enthusiasm to provide specialist clinical expertise and leadership within Surgical Services as part of an Integrated Adult Hospital Team? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Dietitian to join our friendly, supportive and proactive Integrated Adult Hospital Dietetic Team based at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. In this rewarding role, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based nutritional care to surgical patients while gaining experience across a wide range of acute hospital specialties within our integrated service. Working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues, you will play a key role in improving patient outcomes, influencing clinical practice and shaping future service development.

This post is ideal for an experienced Band 6 Dietitian seeking a fresh challenge or an experienced Band 5 Dietitian ready to progress into a senior role. You will have opportunities to lead service improvements, contribute to clinical pathway development and support innovation across the service.

As a valued member of the team, you will also contribute to the supervision and development of Band 5 rotational dietitians and dietetic support workers. Strong communication, organisational and team-working skills are essential, together with the ability to work independently and confidently manage a varied clinical caseload.

We are committed to supporting your professional growth. You will benefit from excellent professional supervision, access to learning and development opportunities, and involvement in education and training activities with dietetic students, medical students and other healthcare professionals.

If you are passionate about delivering excellent patient care, developing specialist expertise and making a real difference within surgical services, we would welcome an application from you.

Applicants must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Informal enquiries are welcome and encouraged to: Rachel Stewart, Nutrition and Dietetic Surgical Team Lead, NHS Tayside. Tel [phone] or [e-mail]

Hours of work: 36.0 per week. Core service working hours are 8.30 to 16.30 Monday – Friday. Fixed Term/Secondment to 31 March 2028.

Current NHS Tayside Employees - Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to truly represent 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.