Dietitian Advanced Clinical Lead Gastroenterology

Northern Care Alliance NHS Group; Oldham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Foundation Trust in Oldham seeks a Dietitian to join a dedicated team in managing complex gastroenterology cases. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, providing outpatient care and training junior staff. This permanent, full-time role offers a salary between £47,810 and £54,710 with a supportive work environment emphasizing professional growth and excellent work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexibility in working hours

Support for health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration is required for Dietitians.
• Must have experience in gastroenterology implications for patient care.
• Leadership roles in previous positions are essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the inpatient gastroenterology service.
• Undertake a weekly specialist dietitian-led outpatient clinic.
• Attend ward rounds and MDT meetings as required.

Skills

HCPC Registered Dietitian

Excellent clinical knowledge of gastroenterology

Leadership experience

Experience with complex enteral and parenteral feeds

Education

Relevant experience in gastroenterology in an acute setting

Minimum of 2 years experience, with 1 year at a senior level

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, quality‑improvement initiatives and research, and will exhibit strong team‑working skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Compensation & Working Details

Date posted: 30 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 236‑OCO‑P550‑25

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

Person Specification

Essential

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

Desirable

• FODMAP trained
• Attendance of relevant postgraduate courses in gastroenterology
• Leadership experience

Other Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information visit NHS Careers website.

Employer: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

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

Website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/