Weight Management Dietitian

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

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran in Scotland is seeking a Weight Management Dietitian to join the Specialist Weight Management Service at North West Kilmarnock Area Centre. The role is permanent and part-time (14.4 hours per week), grade Band 6, with salary £43,231–£52,679 per year.

The Dietitian will assess and treat adults with high BMI in a multidisciplinary team, delivering 1:1 and group weight management education, contributing to patient resources, and supporting student placements while using digital

Qualifications

• Educated to a BSc Honours degree/postgraduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Significant post-graduate experience, with clinical experience in group settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage service users.
• Deliver 1:1 and group weight management education programmes.
• Contribute to patient education resources and use digital solutions to reach target populations.
• Plan, deliver and supervise students on clinical placement.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

BSc Honours in Nutrition and Dietetics

HCPC registered

Job description

Weight Management Dietitian

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Weight Management Dietitian within our Specialist Weight Management Service based at North West Kilmarnock Area Centre. This post is offered on a permanent basis. Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679) Hours: 14.40 hours per week Department: Nutrition and Dietetics Job closing date: 05/11/2026

What you will do

We are looking for an experienced Dietitian to join our multi-disciplinary team of Dietitians, Clinical Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Dietetic Support Workers and administrative staff in the delivery of the Ayrshire wide adult Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management programme. The programme aims to meet the needs of individuals living with a higher BMI and associated weight related health and psychological conditions. The role of the Dietitian will be assessment, treatment and management of service users. You will be involved in delivering 1:1 and group weight management education programmes. You will contribute to the ongoing evaluation and development of patient education resources, link in closely with the wider weight management, diabetes prevention, health improvement services and community dietitians and use digital solutions including social media to reach target populations. You will participate in the planning, delivery and supervision of students on clinical placement.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required

It is essential you are educated to a BSc Honours degree/postgraduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. You should have significant post graduate experience with previous clinical experience within group settings. Evidence of competencies and skills required to deliver this post is essential e.g. organisation, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, team working and using initiative to overcome challenges.

Requirements

• A UK driving licence is essential for this role (full UK/EU/EEA licence).

Contact

Rona Osborne, Dietetic Team Lead – [e-mail] – 01563 554574

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. The salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. NHS Ayrshire & Arran is 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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.