Specialist Gastroenterology Dietitian

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Gastroenterology Dietitian at Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. The role focuses on managing outpatient clinics for disorders of gut-brain interaction, contributing to a team dedicated to improving patient care in gastroenterology.

Qualifications

• Broad post-registration experience in Clinical Dietetics.
• Experience in Gastroenterology and IBS.
• Experience in MDT working and training student dietitians.

Responsibilities

• Manage IBS outpatient clinics.
• Lead group education.
• Develop IBS dietetic gastro services.

Skills

Good communication

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Time management skills

Education

BSc in Dietetics or equivalent

Current State Registration

FODMAPs training (KCL/Monash full course)

Job description

Job summary

Band 6 Gastroenterology Dietitian

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our gastroenterology team at Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. We have a vacancy for a fixed term (until April 2026), band 6 gastroenterology dietitian with a focus on disorders of gut brain interaction (DGBI)/functional gut disorders (FGD).

The Gastro dietetic team consists of an 8C Consultant medical gastroenterology Dietitian, a band 8A clinical lead, 2 x band 7 dietitians, 2 x band 6 dietitians and a 0.6 WTE band 4 dietetic assistant.

The post will work predominantly at St Thomas' Hospitals outpatients doing virtual phone and video clinics with a focus on disorders of gut-brain interaction.

Main duties of the job

The successful gastroenterology dietetic candidate will have responsibility for the IBS outpatient clinics, group education, and developing the IBS dietetic gastro services.

You will specifically need knowledge of dietary management of DGBI/IBS, healthy eating for good gut health, Low FODMAPs diet, and constipation management. Some knowledge of coeliac disease will be beneficial to deliver an expert dietetic service to outpatients. The important role of nutrition is valued and well recognised by the gastroenterology medical and surgical teams.

About us

The post holders will be joining a team of over 100 Dietitians working across Guy's, St Thomas', the Evelina Children's Hospital, The Royal Brompton and Harefield, and Lambeth, Southwark community services. The department has a strong commitment to research and teaching.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton, and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research, and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including gastroenterology, GI surgery, heart and lung, cancer, and renal services, as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and, as part of King's Health Partners, we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching, and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.

Details

Date posted: 21 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £44,806 to £53,134 a year p.a. inc HCA

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 10 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 196-LIS9554

Job locations: St. Thomas's Hospital, London, SE1 7EH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to person specification, job description, and role descriptor for full details relating to the job.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• BSc in Dietetics or equivalent
• Current State Registration
• FODMAPs training (KCL/Monash full course)

Experience (Essential):

• Broad post registration experience within Clinical Dietetics
• Experience in Gastroenterology
• Experience in irritable bowel syndrome
• Experience of MDT working
• Experience of training student dietitians

Desirable:

• Experience in inflammatory bowel disease
• Experience with audit and research

Skills (Essential):

• Good communication
• Organisational Skills
• Presentation skills
• Time Management & prioritisation
• Maintain confidentiality

Abilities (Essential):

• Able to work under own initiative
• Able to achieve deadlines
• Ability to liaise with professionals at all levels

Knowledge (Essential):

• Sound clinical knowledge
• Sound knowledge of current issues of IBS/IBD management
• Evidence of CPD

Other (Essential):

• Computer Literacy
• Demonstrate a flexible approach
• Demonstrate understanding of equal opportunities

Additional notes

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check. Applications requiring Skilled worker sponsorship are welcome. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.