249605 (MG) Specialist Dietitian – Gynaecology

Job Description

Post Details

Base: The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

Post: Specialist Dietitian – Gynaecology Service

Salary: Band 6

Employment type: Fixed-term

Job Type: Allied Health Professions

Hours of work: 36 per week

Department: Dietetics

Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian

Equal Opportunities

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.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Role Overview

This temporary post holder will provide a dietetic service to patients with ovarian and endometrial cancer, working closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), colorectal and oncology services, and supporting the surgical dietetic team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering dietetic care to patients with ovarian and endometrial cancer.
• Co ordinating with the MDT, colorectal, oncology, and surgical teams to integrate dietetic input into patient care plans.
• Participating in student training (B & C placements) and supporting other clinical specialties as required.
• Engaging with clinical governance, providing supervision, participating in annual appraisals, and attending peer support and training opportunities to develop clinical skills.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Registered dietitian with relevant experience in oncology dietetics.
• Member or in the process of becoming a member of the PVG Scheme for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult). If not current member, a successful application to Disclosure Scotland must be made before commencing work.
• Valid permission to work in the United Kingdom.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to clinical governance standards.

Schedule

As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part time hours will be reduced pro rata, with a corresponding hourly rate adjustment to maintain overall pay.

Contact

Further enquiries should be directed to:
Judith Merriweather, Acute Dietetic Service Lead.
Tel:
Email: