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.
Dietetic Support Worker
Band 3 £28,011 - £30,230 per annum
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,406 per annum
37 hours per week
Permanent post
NHS Western Isles is seeking a motivated and compassionate Dietetic Support Worker to join our Nutrition & Dietetics team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support patients of all ages across a range of clinical areas, helping them improve their health and wellbeing.
You will play a key role in delivering Tier 2 weight management programmes (both one-to-one and in groups, supporting patients through care pathways, and contributing to service development. The role includes administrative duties such as coordinating clinics, managing resources, and producing outcome data to support service delivery.
You will work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, using digital tools like Near Me and Microsoft Office. The post involves liaising with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies, and may include travel across the Western Isles.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a unique and beautiful part of Scotland. Training and development will be provided, and you’ll be part of a team that values compassion, teamwork, and innovation.
For further information regarding this post, please contact Karen France MacLeod, email karen.francemacleod@nhs.scot or call 2601851 708279.
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 2nd September 2025
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