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Community Dietitian - Diabetes
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 HCPC registered Dietitian to support the NHS Highland Diabetes Dietetic Team for 12 months. This post will work within the NHS Highland Community Dietetic Service with support from the Diabetes MDT.
This post provides a service to adults attending diabetes outpatient clinics, including both one to one and group work. Workload is varied with referrals being generated from those requiring insulin, including providing a service to our insulin pump clinic and maternity services. This is an excellent opportunity to consolidate your skills in diabetes care and be a valued member of the MDT.
We are keen to develop innovative and trauma informed approaches to health and wellbeing, especially in regard to Diabetes and weight; this takes a compassionate stance and recognises the impact of life circumstances on health outcomes.
You would be expected to participate in student training and provide clinical support for other dietitians as part of the Community Dietetic Team.
We are strongly committed to training, support for CPD and clinical governance, we actively participate in annual appraisals, peer support and training opportunities to further develop clinical skills.
We would welcome applications from appropriately experienced dietitians with excellent communication and team working skills who are committed to working as part of a dedicated MDT to deliver high quality care.
If you are interested in this post, or a variation of it, please contact us for an informal chat.
Leonie Polson, Advanced Dietetic Practitioner leonie.polson@nhs.scot 07773082867
Job ref: 243154
Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 8th April 2026
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.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. 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.
Care and compassion | Dignity and respect | Openness, honesty and responsibility | Quality and teamwork |
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