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Specialist Dietitian

NHS LothianRoyal Edinburgh Hospital£43,231 - £52,679Closes 24/09/2026

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Band
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
36
Hours / week
36
Posted
10/09/2026
Closes
24/09/2026

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Role summary

An experienced Dietitian is sought to join the multi-disciplinary Weight Management and Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Team. This role involves providing Tier 3 interventions, with a specific focus on the Type 2 diabetes remission programme using total diet replacement. The post holder will be responsible for groups, clinics, assessments, training, and service development. It offers an exciting opportunity for a dietitian with a keen interest in weight management and diabetes prevention to contribute to a wider multidisciplinary team.

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Band 6 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.

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Job reference:

258477

Salary:

Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)

Job closing date:

24/09/2026

Job Type:

Allied Health Professions

Location:

Royal Edinburgh Hospital

Employment type:

Permanent

Hours Per Week:

36

Job posted date:

10/09/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Lothian

Department:

ietetics – Weight Management

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Job Advert

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Dietitian to join our multi-disciplinary Weight Management and Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Team as a specialist dietitian providing interventions at Tier 3 level based at Astley Ainslie Hospital and Royal Edinburgh Hospital . This post will work alongside psychology, exercise specialists and dietetics in addition to local council authority staff. There will be a specific focus on the Type 2 diabetes remission programme using total diet replacement as the treatment modality. The post holder will have responsibility for provision of groups, clinics, assessments and training and continuing the development of the NHS Lothian Weight Management and Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Service. It is an exciting opportunity, for a dietitian who has a keen interest in weight management and diabetes prevention to become a valued member of the wider multidisciplinary teams.

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