Community Dietician

Community Dietician
Job reference: 263222
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 08/11/2026
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: North West Kilmarnock Area Centre
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 28.8
Job posted date: 23/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Department: Dietic Department

Who we are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dietitian within our Community Dietetic Service based at North West Kilmarnock Area Centre

Hours
28.8 hours over 4 days

This post is offered on a permanent basis

UK Driving Licence
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do
The team, comprising dietitians, dietetic assistant practitioner and dietetic support workers, work together to provide effective dietetic care to patients in their own homes including care homes, GP practices and health centres working to national and local targets and drivers. You will have responsibility for the day to day management of your own caseload and will be supported to be a core contributor to the teams shared caseload. The successful candidate will be offered practice and clinical supervision and take part in our practice placement programme supporting student practitioners on A, B and C placements.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post
You should possess a degree/postgraduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. Experience in community dietetics would be an advantage. Evidence of competencies and skills required to deliver this post is essential e.g. excellent time management, organisational skills, self-motivation and leadership qualities

For informal enquiries please contact Karen Lauder, Dietetic Service Manager, East. Tel: 07825 227806 or email Karen.lauder2@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

Right to work
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

Additional information for candidates

• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on NHS Jobs Scotland.
• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.

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.