Position Overview
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, have opportunities to be involved in quality improvement initiatives and research and 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 the junior dietitians.
About the Trust
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,appreciateandinspire– to join our team.
Benefits
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.
Contact
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk.
This advert closes on Monday 19 Jan 2026.
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