Band 7- Highly Specialist GI Surgery Dietitian

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

An NHS healthcare provider is seeking an experienced dietitian to join their GI surgery team at St George's Hospital in London. This part-time role (15 hours per week) involves providing specialist care to GI surgery patients, managing a Band 6 dietitian, and contributing to policy development. Candidates should possess a BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics and evidence of professional development. The salary ranges from £56,276 to £63,176 per annum pro rata.

Qualifications

• Minimum of postgraduate experience working in a specialist acute or community dietetic service in GI surgery or gastroenterology.
• Experience of clinical audit/research in the relevant area is essential.
• Experience in clinical supervision of students or junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic care to gastrointestinal surgery patients.
• Develop nutrition policies and participate in audit, research, and service improvement projects.
• Manage a Band 6 gastro dietitian and support colleagues.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds

Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others

Excellent IT skills

Motivation and behavioural change skills

Education

BSc/Postgraduate diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics

HCPC current registration

Evidence of continuing professional development

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced dietitian to join our GI surgery team at St George's NHS Foundation Trust. This role, 0.4 WTE (15 hours per week), works alongside our Band 7 dietitian who covers the remaining 0.6 WTE.

Main duties

• Provide specialist dietetic care to gastrointestinal surgery patients (upper and lower GI).
• Follow evidence‑based practice, act as an active multidisciplinary team member and educator.
• Develop nutrition policies, guidelines and participate in audit, research and service improvement projects.
• Manage a Band 6 gastro dietitian and support colleagues across the wider GI dietetic team.

Qualifications and training

• BSc/Postgraduate diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
• HCPC current registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Postgraduate training in a speciality clinical area (e.g. St. Mark's courses, PENG)
• Membership of BDA and relevant specialist group

Experience essential

• Postgraduate experience of working in a specialist level acute or community dietetic service in GI surgery or gastroenterology.
• Experience of undertaking clinical audit/research in the relevant area.
• Experience of clinical supervision of students/junior staff.
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
• Experience of teaching and education to patient groups and healthcare professionals in the relevant area.

Desirable experience

• Significant clinical experience of working in the area of GI surgery or gastroenterology.
• Experience of working within critical care.

Skills essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Motivation and behavioural change skills.

Knowledge essential

• Knowledge of dietetics within the NHS and specialist area.
• Working at Masters level or trained to an equivalent level in speciality area.

Other essential

• Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions.
• Able to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Membership of British Dietetic Association or other body conferring professional indemnity insurance.

Details

Date posted: 15 December 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 a year Pro rata per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part‑time
Reference number: 200‑7586781‑DE‑PT‑A
Job locations: St George’s Hospital, Tooting, London, SW17 0QT

Employer

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
St George's Hospital, Tooting, London, SW17 0QT