Lead Gastroenterology and Critical Care Dietitian
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
King's Lynn, PE30 4ET
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
An opportunity has arisen for a Dietitian to work as part of a team delivering specialist nutritional support to gastroenterology and critical care pa...
- Working with support of service lead to provide a dietetic service to patients on critical care
- Provide outpatient and inpatient specialist dietetic support to patients with gastroenterology conditions.
- Support wider acute dietetic team in management of nutrition support patients including those requiring artificial enteral nutrition support i.e. NG/NJ feeding.
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or similar non-UK qualification
- Dietitian registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Completion of advanced enteral feeding course, e.g. PENG
Desirable
- Completion of Supervisory skills course
- British Dietetic Association (BDA) membership
- Membership of relevant BDA Specialist Interest Group
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a variety of dietetics experience within NHS
- Experience of managing own caseload including the management of complex cases and able to support others in effectively managing their caseload
- Experience of supervising and facilitating a supportive role with students on clinical placements and supervision of staff members
Desirable
- Experience of line management
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential
- Is able to use behaviour change/motivational interviewing/advanced communication skills to support implementation of dietetic treatment plans
- Excellent communication skills and able to communicate effectively with various groups of people including service users and health care professionals, both as individuals and in a group setting. Able to utilise a range of resources to enhance communication if required, e.g. use of an interpreter, visual aids
- Able to visit wards/units and outpatient clinical areas
- Able to work autonomously but also demonstrate a good understanding of teamwork and how this can be used to improve patient care
Desirable
- Completion of Behaviour Change Course for Dietitians
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First seen
19 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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