NHS Grampian's Dietetic service is split across six teams: Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Acute, Community Child Health, Mental Health and Adults with Learning Disabilities.  These teams work in a range of locations from hospitals, care homes, patients' homes and health centres.  The patient group is similarly diverse; you may find yourself working with adults or children who are underweight or overweight or assessing and developing treatment plans for people requiring modifications to their diet.

I would like to become a Dietitian

Practising as a Dietitian requires a degree from a recognised institution.  Training in Scotland is available at Robert Gordon University, Glasgow Caledonian University and Queen Margaret University.  Please visit their websites for more information on the entry requirements and course content.

It is also possible for undergraduates with a relevant degree (biological sciences or a science degree with a high proportion of physiology and biochemistry) to become a Dietitian.  Postgraduate training is offered by Glasgow Caledonian University and Queen Margaret University.

I am currently training to be a Dietitian

Dietetic students must complete 3 clinical placements during their 4 years of study.  The NHS Grampian departments take students for placement.  These are organised across Scotland and provide the opportunity to experience working in different dietetic departments.

I am a qualified Dietitian and considering a move to Grampian

We are please to hear you are interested in joining our team.  Vacancies are advertised on the NHS Grampian Recruitment website https://jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ and updated weekly. 

I am a qualified Dietitian but it's been some years since I practised.  Am I able to return to work?

NHS Grampian welcome enquiries from Dietitians who have allowed their registration to lapse or have had a career break.  We are happy to support you to regain registration through supervision and an assessment of your clinical competencies.  For an informal chat please contact Karin Massie, AHP Practice Education Lead, karin.massie@nhs.scot.  More information is also available from the British Dietetic Association and the Health & Care Professions Council.

Published: 12/01/2024 10:04