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, 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to person specification, job description and role descriptor for full details relating to the job.
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
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
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
