Clinical Lead Dietitian for Diabetes & Weight Management
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- Band
- Band 8
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 06/10/2026
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Role summary
This is a key leadership role for an experienced and motivated Dietitian within NHS Fife's Nutrition & Dietetic Service, focusing on Diabetes & Weight Management. The successful candidate will provide strategic, professional, and operational leadership, shaping service transformation and workforce development. They will lead a skilled team, driving innovation and quality improvement in diabetes, weight management, and preventative health services. The role involves working closely with the Head of Service and other Clinical Leads to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 8 at £53,755 – £60,504 a year, across England.
This advert: £65,125 – £70,303 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
255277
Salary:
Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)
Job closing date:
06/10/2026
Job Type:
Allied Health Professions
Location:
Various locations across NHS Fife
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
22/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Fife
Department:
Nutrition & Dietetics
Job Advert
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Dietitian to join our leadership team as Clinical Lead Dietitian for Diabetes & Weight Management.
This is a key leadership role within NHS Fife's Nutrition & Dietetic Service, providing strategic, professional and operational leadership across Diabetes and Weight Management services. Working closely with the Head of Service and fellow Clinical Leads, you will play a pivotal role in service transformation, workforce development and the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.
You will have the opportunity to shape and influence developments across diabetes, weight management and preventative health services at a time of significant national and local transformation.
You will lead a skilled team, providing professional and clinical leadership while shaping future services through innovation, quality improvement and service development. The successful candidate will have significant experience working at a senior level, with a
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