Dietitian
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- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 21/08/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
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Role summary
Join Britain's most northerly NHS Dietetic Service as a Band 5 Dietitian, managing a diverse clinical caseload across various specialities including adult and paediatric outpatient services, diabetes, weight management, and acute inpatients. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an expanding team and support the training of healthcare professionals. Newly qualified applicants will receive support through the Flying Start programme. The position is full-time, but part-time hours may be considered.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £34,544 – £43,039 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
255752
Salary:
Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date:
20/09/2026
Job Type:
Allied Health Professions
Location:
Gilbert Bain Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
21/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Shetland
Department:
Nutrition & Dietetics
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Job Advert
Dietitian (Ref: 255752)
Substantive
Full Time – 36 hours per week
Part time hours can be considered for the right candidate
Band 5 - Salary Range £34,544- £43,039 per annum
Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum
Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 available
Join Britain's most northerly NHS Dietetic Service and become part of a newly expanding team. This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic, innovative and forward-thinking dietitian to join a service undergoing exciting development. As services continue to evolve in line with national standards and local priorities, practice opportunities span: ****
- Adult outpatient services
- Paediatric outpatient services
- Diabetes
- Children's and adult weight management
- Acute inpatients
- Community and domiciliary care
- Home Enteral Feeding
- Frailty and malnutrition
- Care home nutrition support
- Mental health nutrition support
- Rehabilitation and care of older adul
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