Dietitian - Advanced Clinical Lead Gastroenterology

NHS; Oldham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS trust in England is seeking a skilled dietitian to join a dedicated team in a full-time position. This role involves managing complex gastroenterology cases and leading outpatient clinics while providing training to junior staff. The successful candidate will have a strong background in gastroenterology and the opportunity to participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives. Competitive salary and benefits are offered for this permanent position.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in gastroenterology in an acute setting.
• Demonstrates excellent clinical knowledge of gastroenterology.
• FODMAP trained is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex enteral and parenteral feeds for inpatients.
• Conduct a specialist dietitian-led outpatient clinic.
• Support junior dietitians and contribute to training.

Skills

HCPC Registered Dietitian

Expert knowledge in gastroenterology

Leadership skills

Education

Relevant postgraduate courses in Gastroenterology

Job description

Job Summary

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 gastroenterology 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

• 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.

Details

Date posted: 30 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 236‑OCO‑P550‑25

Job locations: The Royal Oldham, Rochdale Rd, Oldham, OL1 2JH

Person Specification – Qualifications

• Essential: HCPC Registered Dietitian
• Desirable: FODMAP Trained
• Desirable: Attendance of relevant post graduate courses in Gastroenterology

Person Specification – Knowledge and experience

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address: The Royal Oldham, Rochdale Rd, Oldham, OL1 2JH

Employer's website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/