Specalist Dietitian - Infectious Diseases; KA

Job Overview

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.

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

Please note:

we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

The post holder will be responsible for covering an inpatient caseload providing a specialised dietetic service to Infectious Diseases inpatients, and an outpatient service to patients living with HIV.

The post holder will be expected to supervise and support other members of staff, participate in student training (B and C placements), and provide clinical support to colleagues at the Western General Hospital as part of the NHS Lothian Acute Dietetic Service.

We are strongly committed to training and support for CPD and clinical governance, with annual appraisals, peer support and training opportunities to further develop your specialist clinical skills.

As this post is part‑time, the salary will be pro‑rata.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

For further enquiries, please contact Paul Hanna, Acute Team Lead, Tel , Email paul.hannat.