Specialist IBD Dietitian | London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national healthcare provider in London is seeking a specialist dietitian to join their gastroenterology team. The role involves patient care, management of nutritional support, and participation in training and development activities. Ideal candidates will have strong nutritional skills and a passion for gastroenterology. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong nutritional support skills.
• Experience in gastroenterology and inflammatory bowel disease.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in gastroenterology and inflammatory bowel disease.
• Provide specialist care to patients on nutrition.
• Manage outpatient & MDT clinics.
• Join ward rounds and MDT meetings.
• Train dietitians and health professionals.
• Lead audit and service development.

Job description

Overview

Are you looking to advance your skills in gastroenterology, in particular inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) within a leading national centre? This role within the St Marks dietetic team will provide just that. The role is suited to someone with strong nutritional support skills who is passionate about the field of gastroenterology. The St Marks team is a friendly, supportive and dynamic team of dietitians split across Northwick Park and Central Middlesex Hospitals. This post will be based at Central Middlesex Hospital and will be working alongside an established and highly regarded advanced specialist dietitian, as part of the IBD team.

Responsibilities

• Gain extensive experience and knowledge in gastroenterology and inflammatory bowel disease, including complex gastrointestinal surgery, intestinal failure, management of stomas and pouches within an inpatient and outpatient setting.
• Provide specialist care to a caseload of patients on oral, enteral and parenteral nutrition.
• Manage weekly outpatient & MDT clinics.
• Work as a key part of the IBD MDT joining ward rounds, MDT meetings and educational sessions.
• Train dietitians and other health care professionals in this specialist area.
• Lead and contribute to audit and service development to support evidence-based practice.
• Develop supervisory skills through student training and supporting colleagues with the care of gastroenterology patients.

About LNWH

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Additional information

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This advert closes on Monday 22 Sep 2025