Advanced Dietetic Practitioner - Children and Young People’s Dietetic Service, Inverness

Job Description

Post Title: Advanced Dietetic Practitioner (Children and Young People Dietetic Service)
Location: Raigmore Hospital, Inverness and The Pines, Inverness
Hours: 36 Hours per week (a/o 01/04/2026)
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £50,861 - £59,159 p.a.

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

Contact Person: Julie Johnson E-mail: julie.johnson@highland.gov.uk

Job Purpose: 

We are looking for a highly skilled, motivated and enthusiastic UK-registered dietitian to join our friendly and supportive Children and Young People’s Dietetic Service, part of the wider Child Health team within Highland Council. This is a permanent post based across Raigmore Hospital and The Pines in Inverness.

You will work alongside a team of experienced dietitians and support staff, contributing to the delivery of high-quality care for children, young people, and their families. The role will primarily involve working with children and young people with neurodiversity.
We are seeking someone who:

•    Has experience in, or a strong interest in developing a high level of skill for supporting children, young people, and families with neurodiversity and complex eating challenges

•    Can work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

•    Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people who are neurodivergent and would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact: Julie Johnson, Paediatric Dietetic Lead, as per the above contact details.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions Team, T: 01955 608279 (24 hour voicemail) quoting post the reference number above.

Please find the Job Description below.

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.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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 NHS settings)

Extensive knowledge of nutritional and dietetic care gained from NHS experience at Specialist level

Clean driving licence

This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do not meet both of the following criteria:

• You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland.

• You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years.

Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.