Gastroenterology Dietitian | Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT)


Company:	North Bristol NHS
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro-rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol, BS10 5NB
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	9 Sept 2026
Closing date:	10 Oct 2026

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Summary

Dietitian, Band 6 Gastroenterology -1 year fixed term .

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic dietitian to join our large departmentwithin the inpatient ward team.Thesuccessful candidate will provide dietetic cover to the gastroenterology ward involving oral nutritional supportandenteral feedingacross a variety of conditions. This post will also include gastroenterology out-patient work with clinics each week to support IBD patients and general gastroenterology.

There would be an expectation that this post holder would be involved in training student dietitians from both Plymouth and Birmingham City Universities, on completion of the clinical supervisory skills course.

We offer a variety of in house CPD opportunities, clinicalsupervisionand preceptorships for newly qualified staff.

If you would like to know more, please contact our department on 0117 4145428 to speak with Kaylee Sayer orLynsey Francey, or emailKaylee.sayer@nbt.nhs.ukorlynsey.francey@nbt.nhs.uk

• Provide dietetic cover tothegastroenterology wardinvolving oral nutritional support, enteral feeding, this patient group includes IBD, haematology patients and eating disorders. The post holdermay also be called tosupport to eating disorder patientswho may be based on other acute wards.

• This post will also include gastroenterology out-patient work, approximately 2 clinics per weekwith support to IBD pts and general gastroenterology.

• To deliver group education sessions and training on nutrition-related topics, to a range of health professionals and patients.

• Assistthe department with training student dietitians.

• To contribute to the implementation of the Trust Nutritionand Hydrationstrategy.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Bristol Foundation NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

1. To provide and develop an effective and evidence-based dietetic service to medical gastroenterology andsupport eating disorder patients.

1. To take approx 2regular clinics per week supporting patients withgastrointestinaldiagnoses.

This includes:

1. providingexpert advice to patients,carersand clinicians (both within NBT and areas served by the specialist units) about the most effective nutritional treatment

1. ensuring special diets and artificial nutrition meet or exceed nutrient requirements despite significant dietary or medical restrictions

1. liaising with members of the health care team in hospital and in the community to ensure they are fully informed and able to support the patient in implementing theappropriate nutritionalprescription / management for their condition.

This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Sep 2026

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