FPD - TL - Specialist Dietitian

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Dietetic Service

Acute Sector – Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

NHS Grampian

Specialist Dietitian in Acute Services, Band 6 – Frailty Services

Permanent ( Full Time and Part Time hours to be considered – including weekends)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Frailty Service within NHS Grampian. Frailty care has been identified as a strategic priority across the organisation, supported by significant investment and a commitment to delivering excellent care for older adults across acute, community and specialist services.

As part of a major service expansion, a new acute frailty ward will be opening in November 2026. This dietetic post will support in –patient ward areas.

The dietetic department offers a supportive, forward thinking team culture and there will be CPD opportunities available and regular supervision and appraisal. This is an ideal opportunity for an individual who wishes to develop and progress their career. We participate in undergraduate student training and closely work with Dietetic colleagues across Grampian.

Informal enquiries to Melanie Holliman, Lead Dietitian - Acute or Jennifer Still, Team Lead Dietitian on View phone number on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

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