Job summary
Band 7 Senior Specialist Gastroenterology Dietitian (Primary Care Network)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our gastroenterology team at Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust to establish integrated care transformation. We have a vacancy for 1 full time Band 7 position for 12 months, with potential to extend. This new role will work alongside another band 7 specialist dietitian to develop a new innovative service that provides a dietetic-led gastroenterology service in a primary care supporting patients with diagnosis of gastrointestinal conditions e.g. IBS and coeliac disease. This role will predominantly work in primary care in Lambeth and Southwark (South East London). First Contact Practitioner (FCP) Training will be available or applicants with previous FCP training are welcome to apply.

The post holder will be part of the gastroenterology dietetic team who specialise in disorders of gut brain axis/irritable bowel syndrome (DGBI/IBS), pelvic floor dysfunction (PF), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), women's health and integrated care transformation.

The gastroenterology dietetic team consists of an 8C Consultant medical gastroenterology Dietitian, a band 8A clinical lead, a band 8A dietitian integrated care lead dietitian, 4x band 7 dietitians, 2x band 6 dietitians and a band 4 dietetic assistant.

Main duties of the job

• Work independently to assess, diagnose, triage, and manage patients, taking responsibility for prioritising and managing a caseload of the PCN's registered patients. There should be appropriate timely escalation where management of patients is outside the scope of practice.
• Provide leadership to primary care MDTs on dietary management of gastroenterology conditions (including support to Health Coaches and Social Prescribers). This will include the provision of highly specialist advice on issues ranging from the provision of expert opinion on individual patient treatment options, to being a contributor to dietetic and related pathway development.
• Lead on and develop effective communication between primary care services, PCNs and other relevant care providers. Educate on the role of the Dietetic-led pathways including its impact on referral patterns and patient care pathways.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant consultant teams, for example, gastroenterology, cardiovascular, diabetes and acute general medicine as appropriate, community MDTs and Nutrition and Dietetic services in community and acute settings.

The post holder will measure outcomes of this new service, aiming to identify and feedback areas for future development.

About us
You will working with a friendly, dynamic and forward-thinking team who provide a patient centered approach to care. We strive to deliver and contribute to evidence-based practice by conducting high level research, audit and service evaluation. We support individual personal and professional development and are passionate about health and wellbeing.

The department of Nutrition and Dietetics is made up of an Adult and Paediatric Nutrition workforce of over 100 staff, generating an income of over 10m. This is a highly complex service, delivering highly specialised Dietetics as part of clinical services across the Trust, and into the Community, including providing professional guidance for our catering services and ensuring our compliance with Nutrition Standards for the Trust.

Details
Date posted: 03 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year p.a. inclusive of HCA
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 196-LIS10586D
Job locations: St. Thomas's Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7EH, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for job description and role descriptor for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential

• BSc in Dietetics or equivalent
• Current State Registration
• Evidence of further postgraduate study in specialist area (i.e. Low FODMAPs)
• Required to have attended relevant Post Graduate courses or be working at Masters level
• Sound Clinical knowledge
• Evidence of CPD e.g. advanced diploma in dietetic practice or equivalent short courses
• Specialist experience in gastroenterology
• Postgraduate training behaviour change/motivational interviewing

Desirable

• Member of the BDA
• Member of relevant specialist interest group
• Teaching on degree (or higher level) / professional course
• Previous specialist related publications
• First Contact Practitioner Training

Experience
Essential

• Substantial clinical experience following graduation which must include experience in managing patients in IBS management i.e. Low FODMAPs
• Previous experience at a senior level which must include one years experience in gastroenterology
• Experience of training student dietitians and supervising junior staff
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Previous experience of conducting audit and delivering research
• Experience of contributing to and service delivery/evolving evidence led practice and delivery in a changing environment

Desirable

• Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders

Skills
Essential

• Good communication
• Organisational skills
• Presentation skills - evidence of presentations to large groups of patients and staff
• Effective time management
• Change management
• Prioritise own work load and support others to do so
• Able to work under own initiative
• Able to achieve deadlines
• Ability to liaise with professionals at all levels

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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).

Employer details
Employer name: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address: St. Thomas's Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7EH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Principal Gastroenterology Dietitian
Emma Stennett
emmastennett@nhs.net
02071882010