Job Advert
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.
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 are looking for an enthusiastic HCPC-registered Dietitian to join our Nutrition and Dietetics Department in the beautiful Western Isles. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified dietitian or someone with experience seeking a varied and rewarding role.
What you’ll do
- Provide inpatient care to a diverse caseload
- Deliver outpatient clinics with a focus on weight management
- Deliver group education sessions
- Contribute to health improvement initiatives and student training
What we offer
- Support from senior dietitians and access to NHS Flying Start
- A wide range of clinical experience to develop your skills
- A friendly, supportive department committed to CPD and professional growth
- Opportunities to work across hospital and community settings
- The chance to live and work in a stunning island location
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.
Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.
If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.
CLOSING DATE: 03/12/2025