Acute Team Lead and Gastroenterology Specialist Dietitian

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an experienced dietitian to lead the delivery of a highly specialist service for gastroenterology patients. The ideal candidate will possess advanced clinical reasoning skills and have a strong background in dietetics. Responsibilities include leading service development, working with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring excellent patient care. Applications are open until 28 Oct 2025.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in providing highly specialist dietetic service.
• Ability to lead and develop dietetic protocols.
• Knowledge of gastroenterology conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of dietetic service for gastroenterology patients.
• Provide expert advice on dietetics for GI conditions.
• Be responsible for a cohort of complex GI patients.

Skills

Advanced clinical reasoning

Behaviour change techniques

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Excellent communication skills

Education

Registered Dietitian qualification

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Are you a passionate and experienced dietitian ready to take the next step in your career? We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate leader to join our friendly team. Your skills will shape the care of our acute and gastroenterology services. In addition to team lead responsibilities, you will have responsibility for a defined cohort of specialist gastroenterology patients. You will be expected to lead on service development, audit and quality improvement projects. Collaborate with MDT colleagues and support student training and CPD activities across the wider team. We offer excellent opportunities for professional development. The dietetic team at the Great Western Hospital consists of a team of registered Dietitians and support workers covering specialties including gastroenterology, critical care, oncology, home enteral feeding, paediatrics, diabetes and weight management services. The team also includes a Dietetic ACP and nutrition nurses. If you are interested in finding out more, please get in touch.

Key Responsibilities

• To lead on developing, planning, delivering and evaluating an evidence‑based, highly specialist dietetic service for gastroenterology patients referred to the dietetic service at Great Western Hospital.
• To act as a lead expert clinician providing relevant and timely highly specialist advice and guidance on dietetics for patients with GI conditions.
• To be fully responsible for a defined highly specialised clinical case load of patients with a range of complex GI conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• To undertake the highly specialist, holistic assessment of gastroenterology patients’ nutritional status, using advanced investigative, communication and analytical skills.
• To act as an expert practitioner formulating individualised management plans, using advanced clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of highly developed treatment skills.
• To deliver a highly specialised programme of care and make necessary adjustments to support gastroenterology patients, carers, and relatives throughout all stages of their disease.
• To make decisions and inform wider decision‑making processes based on evidence‑based guidance, clinical judgement, management information, family and carer beliefs and financial/budgetary constraints.
• To advise on the prescription of specialist dietary products, including prescribing and/or authorising changes, ensuring appropriate monitoring of the nutritional status of the patient.
• To work with the relevant multidisciplinary teams, including consultants, specialist nurses and other dietitians to lead development of the service and protocols for the dietetic care of this group of patients.
• To use behaviour change techniques, including active listening, motivational and negotiating skills, to support clients/patients with difficult dietary and lifestyle changes.
• To leverage STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect – to guide service delivery and encourage empowered, healthier lives for community and hospital patients.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Tuesday 28 Oct 2025.