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.
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.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes .
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.
Please note: As this is a part time post, the salary will be pro-rata.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
Midlothian HSCP (hosted service)
Liberton Hospital
Permanent
Band 7
29.6 hours (0.8wte)
DIETETIC TEAM LEAD – CENT & INTELLECTUAL DISABILITES
Consider stepping into a leadership role as Team Lead for NHS Lothian’s Community Enteral Nutrition Team (CENT) and Community Intellectual Disabilities Dietetic Teams.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced dietitian with a strong interest in enteral nutrition and leading community-based teams. The post includes a clinical caseload within CENT, alongside operational management responsibilities for both CENT and the Intellectual Disabilities Dietetic Service. You will also deputise for the Community Dietetic Service Lead.
As part of the wider Lothian Community Dietetic Team, you will:
• Participate in student training across A, B, and C placements
• Provide clinical support to dietitians and support workers during periods of leave
• Contribute to a supportive and development-focused environment
We are committed to your professional development, offering:
• A robust supervision framework
• Annual appraisals
• Peer support
• Ongoing CPD and clinical governance opportunities
Contact
Further enquiries should be directed to:
Dania Wood, Service Lead, Community Dietetics on 07970744567 or by email to dania.wood@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk