241911 Specialist Dietitian - Diabetes/Renal

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and highly motivated dietitian to join our friendly dietetic team working at Mountainhall Treatment Centre in Dumfries.

As a Specialist Dietitian you will have the opportunity to consolidate and develop your own clinical skills, as well as supporting the development of others in the team. The post holder will contribute to high standards of clinical care, quality improvement and safety.

The successful applicant will be organised with excellent communication skills and the ability to work and communicate across boundaries to ensure the best possible care for patients and carers. You will support and promote nutritional strategies for renal and diabetes patients across the region (2 days diabetes and 1 day renal cover). Previous experience renal or diabetes or both is essential for this post.

Your learning needs are important to us and we are able to collaborate to support continued professional development.

You will be supported by an experienced team of specialist dietitians and will have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including community clinics and the haemodialysis unit.

It is essential that you are able to travel and work between multiple sites within our rural location.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute toward specialist services and service innovation within a proactive dietetic team.

We can offer: (Full time or part time options will be considered)

Flexible and digital working options available

Career and learning development

Comprehensive induction and ongoing active team collaboration and leadership

Local supervision, support and mentorship

You will be based in Mountainhall Treatment Centre, Dumfries with scope to support throughout Dumfries & Galloway as required.

This post is fixed term from May 2026 to February 2027.

We would be delighted to hear from you and informal enquiries are welcome to:

Fiona Gardiner - or Tel: 01387 241568

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