Specialist Dietitian - Gastroenterology
| Posting date: | 22 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £39,959.00 to £48,117.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £39959.00 - £48117.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS9 7TF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9298-26-0294 |
Summary
For questions about this job, contact: Elizabeth Southcott (Clinical Dietetic Manager) email: Elizabeth.southcott@nhs.net, Tel 0113 2065186 Helen Davies (Senior Specialist Dietitian) Tel 0113-2067033 or email Helen.davies31@nhs.net Job Information The post will be primarily based at St James’s University Hospital but may be asked to cover other clinical areas and sites. Interviews: 01.07.2026 Why you should join our Team We are committed to investing in our people so they can achieve their full potential. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides extensive training and career development opportunities across all departments and staff groups. We foster a culture where people take pride in their work, respect one another and work collaboratively to deliver the highest standards of patient care. We offer a supportive, inclusive and productive working environment, where every role is valued. You will join a large, friendly and dynamic Nutrition and Dietetic Department, which delivers regular professional development events and supports A, B and C placement students. The department benefits from strong clerical support and excellent access to IT and library resources. Leeds Teaching Hospital is one of the biggest in Europe. Leeds is a vibrant university city and provides excellent shopping, cultural and intellectual stimulation. Our Trust values are being patientcentred, empowered, collaborative, fair and accountable. If these values resonate with you, we would welcome your application What you will bring to the role We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge: Qualifications: HCPC Registered Dietitian, please provide registration number. Evidence of continuing professional development Member of the British Dietetic Association (Desirable) Experience: Experience of working as a dietitian within a healthcare setting (NHS hospital Desirable) Demonstrate an understanding of the specialist area Experience of working in the area of gastroenterology (desirable) Skills & Behaviours: Demonstrate good teamworking skills Demonstrate care and compassion when working with others. Able to provide an example of innovative practice using own initiative. Practical Skills: Demonstrate good workload management and organisational skills. Experience of developing and delivering education or training Demonstrate motivational interviewing skills Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond. Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.