Paediatric Dietician, Inverness (Fixed Term until 31/03/2026)

Job Description

Post Title: Paediatric Dietician 5
Location: Inverness
Hours: 37 hours per week
Duration: Fixed Term until 31/03/2026
Salary: Band 5 £30,229 - £37,664 p.a.

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Julie Johnson, Lead Paediatric Dietitian Tel: 01463 705097 or 01463 706599

Job Purpose: We plan to recruit a fixed term dietitian, who has an interest in child healthy weight, to join our friendly team of 9 Paediatric Dietitians and 4 support staff. We are part of the integrated children's service within the Highland Council, based at Raigmore Hospital and The Pines in Inverness with some staff remotely based. As part of this small team, you will provide a weight management service to children and families. The post holder will also work closely with public health and other agencies to assist us to meet the Scottish Government standards for the delivery of tier 2 and 3 weight management services for children and young people. The remaining part of the post will be for general paediatric dietetics. Post graduate experience is not essential. We are looking for a hard working, enthusiastic dietitian who wishes to develop their skills in child healthy weight and general paediatric dietetics and would enjoy the challenge of working in this area. If you would like to discuss this post further, please contact Julie Johnson, Lead Paediatric Dietitian on 01463 705097/706599

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The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

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Requirements

Registered Dietician with the HCPC.

Honours Degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics (4 year degree qualification with several clinical practice placements in a variety of settings).

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