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Western Isles Hospital, Macaulay Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2AF
Dietitian
Band 5 £33,247 - £41,424 per annum
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,406 per annum
37 hours per week
Permanent post
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Dietitian to join our friendly Nutrition and Dietetics team in the beautiful Western Isles. This post is open to newly qualified dietitians as well as students who are close to completing their dietetic training. If you will obtain HCPC registration within the next six months, we can welcome you into the team as soon as you finish university and support you while you wait for your registration to be confirmed.
This is a fantastic chance to start or grow your career in a supportive department where you will gain broad clinical experience.
What you’ll do
• Provide inpatient care for a varied and interesting caseload
• Deliver outpatient clinics, including weight management
• Lead and support group education sessions
• Contribute to health improvement projects and help develop future dietitians through student training
What we offer
• Close support and supervision from senior dietitians
• Access to NHS Flying Start
• A wide clinical experience across acute and outpatient settings
• A welcoming, supportive team that encourages CPD and professional growth
• The unique opportunity to live and work in a stunning island location with an excellent quality of life
For further information regarding this post, please contact karen.francemacleod@nhs.scot.
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.
Any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.
CLOSING DATE: 11/03/2026
As from 1/4/2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis.