Job summary
- Main area
- gastroenterology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 289-CS-480
- Employer
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- West Middlesex University Hospital
- Town
- Isleworth
- Salary
- £45,953 - £54,254 per annum incl. HCAS (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Dietitian (Acute)
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
We are looking for an HCPC registered dietitian with experience of working within the specialism of Gastroenterology.
The post holder based at West Middlesex hospital will have an inpatient caseload of patients on the gastroenterology and endocrine ward as well as being involved in the gastroenterology outpatient clinic service.
The post will also cover the parenteral nutrition rota as well as provide cover for other dietitians in the team during periods on annual leave and sickness
Main duties of the job
The post holder will cover both the gastroenterology and endocrine inpatient ward. The post holder will support the dietetic gastroenterology outpatient service.
The specialist dietitian will be integral to promoting a high quality service to individuals under their care and ensure that the services provided promote respect, dignity and equality for all people.
Working across the clinical support division, the post holder will be responsible for providing professional development to the dietitians and support worker teams across the clinical areas.
The post holder will develop, implement and evaluate policies, guidelines and protocols for the management of patients attending the clinical area in conjunction with the specialist MDT teams.
The post will be based at the West Middlesex university site , though there may be occasions where you will be asked to go to the Chelsea and Westminster site for cover or meetings etc.
Working for our organisation
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.
If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary teams, providing a specialist clinical dietetic service to patients on our respiratory and gastrointestinal surgical wards.
The post holder will support the dietetic gastroenterology outpatient service.
The post holder will also participate in the parenteral nutrition rota
To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of work, including the management of patients in your care.
To be able to carry and prioritise your own designated clinical caseload, working as an autonomous practitioner without direct supervision. To monitor caseloads of other staff when deputising for the Band 7 during short periods of leave.
To take responsibility for certain patient conditions or clinical areas, as delegated by the Band 7, and to develop specialised assessment and treatment skills in these areas with support from the Band 7 and peers.
Please find full list of roles and responsibilities in the job description
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- HCPC Registration
- Wide variety of clinical experience post registration experience
- Experience in parenteral nutrition
- Experience working within the specialism of gastroenterology nutrition
- Evidence of working in supervisory capacity
- Evidence of ongoing CPD within gastroenterology since qualification
- Evidence of participation in research or audit or in service training
- Experience in dietetic gastroenterology outpatient clinics including FODMAP
- experience in the dietetic management of patients with IBD
- BSC, PGDip, or Masters degree in Nutrition and dietetics
Desirable criteria
- Member of special interest group
- Experience working within the specialism of critical care nutrition
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rozanna Slade
- Job title
- team lead dietitian
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02083215398
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