Highly Specialist Dietitian - Gastroenterology

NHS Jobs; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Liverpool is seeking a Highly Specialist Dietitian to lead the dietetic service in Gastroenterology. The role involves providing specialist advice to patients, training the multidisciplinary team, and developing clinical protocols. Candidates should have a relevant dietetics degree and experience in gastroenterology. This position offers a chance to contribute to high-quality patient care and service development.

Qualifications

• Experience in the dietetic field, particularly in gastroenterology and hepatology.
• Ability to educate multidisciplinary teams on nutritional management.
• Strong clinical supervision skills for newly qualified dietitians.

Responsibilities

• Act as clinical lead in dietetic service for gastroenterology and hepatology.
• Provide nutritional advice and support to inpatients and outpatients.
• Develop and implement nutrition-related protocols specific to patient care.

Skills

Clinical dietetic expertise

Patient-centred care

Team training and education

Education

Relevant dietetics degree

Job description

Highly Specialist Dietitian - Gastroenterology

Philosophy of Nutrition & Dietetics To provide factually accurate, unbiased, evidence-based nutritional advice appropriate to the needs of the individual. Advice will be delivered using a patient-centred approach, in the context of multidisciplinary and multi-agency care planning. Job Purpose To act as a clinical lead for the dietetic service in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Aintree. This post will work alongside an established senior dietitian within the specialty to deliver high-quality patient care and contribute to ongoing service development. This includes: Providing a specialist dietetic service to inpatients and outpatients under the care of the gastroenterology and hepatology teams at Aintree University Hospital. Educating and training other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) in the management of complex nutritional needs relevant to this patient cohort. Providing clinical supervision to newly qualified staff and rotational Band 5/6 dietitians. Supporting the training and assessment of student dietitians on placement. Leading the development and implementation of clinical protocols, guidelines, and nutrition pathways specific to hepatology and gastroenterology care. Please see the full job description for further details.