Senior Dietitian

Job summary To provide a specialist gastroenterology dietetics service to patients on the gastroenterology ward, on the endoscopy unit and in weekly outpatient clinic. This role includes presenting specialist talks to patients (The Low FODMAP diet and Coeliac disease). You will be trained to cover parental nutrition to be able to provide cover, if required. Main duties of the job To manage a complex caseload of gastroenterology inpatients and outpatients on the endoscopy unit, co-ordinate service improvement projects in conjunction with the clinical lead in this area. To manage a complex caseload of gastroenterology outpatients and contribute to service improvement projects in conjunction with the clinical lead in this area. With support and training, to contribute to the management of a complex caseload of patients requiring parenteral nutrition and patients with a diagnosed eating disorder and contribute to service improvement projects in these areas in conjunction with the clinical lead in these areas. To provide dietetics cover for patients requiring parenteral nutrition and for patients with a diagnosed eating disorder. About us Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. Our values We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job. Details Date posted 04 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 418-DTO7828-KA Job locations Luton & Dunstable Hospital Lewsey Road Luton LU4 0DZ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. To manage a complex caseload of gastroenterology inpatients and outpatients on the endoscopy unit, co-ordinate service improvement projects in conjunction with the clinical lead in this area. 2. To manage a complex caseload of gastroenterology outpatients and contribute to service improvement projects in conjunction with the clinical lead in this area. 3. With support and training, to contribute to the management of a complex caseload of patients requiring parenteral nutrition and patients with a diagnosed eating disorder and contribute to service improvement projects in these areas in conjunction with the clinical lead in these areas. 4. To provide dietetics cover for patients requiring parenteral nutrition and for patients with a diagnosed eating disorder. 5. To have a very good understanding of and contribute to the effective running of the gastroenterology service. 6. To take appropriate action using advanced problem solving skills to assist patients, health/social care professionals and members of the public with queries regarding the gastroenterology dietetics service. 7. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients within your own scope of practice and organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. 8. To work as an autonomous practitioner by planning and prioritising own workload according to locally agreed priority coding and supporting dietetic assistant practitioners and less experienced dietitians to do the same. 9. To develop and maintain a specialist knowledge of evidence-based practice, the common conditions you come across and national and local standards within your clinical areas. 10. To undertake a comprehensive assessment (interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and diet history) of patients including those with complex presentations/multi pathologies and use clinical reasoning skills to set nutritional goals for each patient. 11. To