Dietitian - Advanced Clinical Lead Gastroenterology

NHS; Oldham; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust based in Oldham is looking for an Advanced Clinical Lead Dietitian specializing in gastroenterology. This role involves managing complex patient feeds, leading outpatient clinics, and contributing to the development of junior staff. Candidates should have over two years' relevant experience in an acute setting. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working opportunities and a strong focus on personal wellbeing. If you thrive in a team-oriented environment, this could be the job for you.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in gastroenterology, with at least 1 year at a senior level.
• Relevant experience of working within gastroenterology in an acute setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex enteral and parenteral feeds.
• Run a weekly specialist dietitian-led outpatient clinic.
• Attend ward rounds and MDT meetings as required.
• Contribute to the training of student dietitians and junior dietitians.

Skills

FODMAP Trained

Excellent clinical knowledge of gastroenterology

Education

Attendance of relevant post graduate courses in Gastroenterology

Job description

Dietitian - Advanced Clinical Lead Gastroenterology

The closing date is 05 January 2026

We have an excellent opportunity for a dietitian to join our friendly team of 19 dietitians and assistants working within the acute hospital setting.

The Advanced Clinical Lead Dietitian for Gastroenterology works as part of the gastro dietetic team consisting of a full‑time band 6 dietitian and part‑time band 7. The team provides the service to the inpatient gastro ward with strong links to the wider MDT and also provides the service to specialist gastro‑enterology outpatient clinics. As the lead you will be involved in service development, have opportunities to be involved in quality improvement initiatives and research and exhibit strong team working skills.

Main duties of the job

Contribute to the inpatient gastroenterology service including the management of complex enteral and parenteral feeds.

Undertake a weekly specialist dietitian‑led outpatient clinic.

Attend ward rounds and MDT meetings as required.

Have expert knowledge in the management of patients with gastrointestinal disorders and diagnoses.

Attend meetings to represent the dietetic service at a strategic level.

Contribute to the training of student dietitians, doctors and ward team.

Provide professional support to the junior dietitians.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values – care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work‑life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• FODMAP Trained
• Attendance of relevant post graduate courses in Gastroenterology

Knowledge and experience

• Relevant experience of working within gastroenterology in an acute setting
• Minimum of 2 years experience, with 1 at a senior level
• Demonstrates an excellent clinical knowledge of gastroenterology

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust