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Band 5 Dietitian - Fixed Term 7 Months (Part-Time Considered)
Moray Nutrition and Dietetic Service, NHS Grampian
Looking for a dietetic role that offers variety, support, innovation and career development?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Dietitian to join the award-winning Moray Nutrition and Dietetic Service. This fixed-term post offers the chance to gain experience across a wide range of clinical areas in both primary and secondary care while working within a supportive, forward-thinking and highly respected team.
Based at Dr Gray's Hospital and Glass Green Centre, Elgin, you will work alongside experienced dietitians delivering person-centred care across Moray. Whether you are a newly qualified dietitian or looking to broaden your experience, this role provides an excellent platform to develop your clinical, leadership and quality improvement skills.
Why join us?
Moray Dietetics is recognised for its commitment to:
- Excellence in patient care
- Innovation and digital transformation
- Quality improvement and service development
- Staff wellbeing, learning and development
- Supporting the future workforce through student education
As part of our team, you will have opportunities to:
- Gain experience across a broad range of clinical specialties
- Work across hospital and community settings
- Participate in student training and education programmes
- Contribute to quality improvement and service development projects
- Develop skills in digital health and innovative models of care
- Access regular clinical supervision, leadership support and continuing professional development
We are looking for a dietitian who:
- Is enthusiastic, adaptable and motivated to learn
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care
- Is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), or will be registered prior to taking up the post
About Moray
Moray offers an exceptional quality of life, combining beautiful coastlines, forests and outdoor pursuits with affordable living and excellent transport links. It is the perfect place to develop your career whilst enjoying a great work-life balance.
Contract: Fixed Term for 7 months
Hours: Full-time 36 hours per week for 7 months or part-time applications will be considered.
Interview date: 18th Sept 2026
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact:
Jacqueline Walker, Dietetic Lead
jacqueline.walker8@nhs.scot
or
Arlene Kempton, Deputy Dietetic Lead
Arlene.kempton@nhs.scot
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your inbox and junk/spam folders regularly.
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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