Advanced Specialist Dietitian - Surgical and Medical Gastroenterology
The closing date is 07 June 2026
We have an excellent opportunity for a dietitian to join our friendly team of 19 dietitians and assistants working within the acute hospital setting at The Royal Oldham Hospital.
The Advanced Specialist dietitian post works alongside a full‑time band 6 and part‑time band 7 as part of the surgical dietetic team to provide the service to the 48‑bedded colorectal unit. There are strong links to the wider MDT and you will contribute to the pre‑operative education of patients as part of the surgery school programme. The post will also undertake a specialist medical and surgical gastroenterology outpatient clinic. As a band 7 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 of the job
Contribute to the inpatient dietetic 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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Attendance of relevant post‑graduate courses in Surgical / Medical Gastroenterology.
Knowledge and experience
* Relevant experience of working within Nutritional Support in an acute setting.
* Minimum of 2 years experience, with 1 at a senior level.
* Demonstrates an excellent clinical knowledge of complex artificial feeding.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
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