Dietitian - Advanced Clinical Lead Gastroenterology

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 fulltime 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.

Main duties of the job

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 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.

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