Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Dietitian to act as the lead for Critical Care and Specialist Liver Disease services at the Aintree Hospital.
On Critical Care, supported by a Band 6 Dietitian,you will work closelywithin the MDT on our 26 bedded unit. There is opportunity for Dietetic input into ward rounds, MDTs and service development. You will also be able to contribute to operational meetings and support service redesign and development.
As a major trauma centre and regional centre for head and neck surgery and vascular services, you will be able to develop your skills in the nutritional assessment and management of patients with complex nutritional needs. Part of this role involves managing patients requiring parenteral nutrition (PN) with support by the trust Nutrition Team.
The Gastroenterology element of the role will be to provide dietetic care to complex liver patients, across the inpatient and outpatient settings, specifically liver transplant patients and those with decompensated liver disease. The successful candidate will work closely with the wider team, attending relevant MDT meetings and linking with external transplant centres as needed. In a team of Gastroenterology Dietitians, the post holder will be expected to develop and enhance the Gastroenterology Dietetic service, further developing the role and establishing additional outpatient services.
Main duties of the job
- To act as Dietetic lead in the assessment, care planning and monitoring of patients with complex nutritional needs.
- Attend ward rounds, case conferences and ward meetings as required to reinforce importance of good nutrition in patient care and role of Dietitian in multidisciplinary team.
- Undertake supervision and training of junior dietetic staff and student dietitians in your specialist clinical area.
- Provide cover for absent colleagues thus, requiring knowledge in other areas of dietetics.
- Plan and prioritise own workload using clinical judgement.
- Supporting the Lead Dietitian with leadership and management tasks as required.
About usLiverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities – from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women’s Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit theircareers page.
DetailsDate posted: 18 August 2026Pay scheme: Agenda for changeBand: Band 7Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annumContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: 287-AMED-255-26Job locations: Aintree, Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7AL, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPleaserefer toJob description andpersonspecification for details.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, a practical, forward-thinking approach to service development and evaluation, and the ability to work as part of a team. The post also provides the opportunity to contribute to the supervision of Dietetic staff and Student Dietitians. You would also support the Dietetic Lead in the leadership and management of the service, focussing on quality and safety, workforce, recruitment and performance measures.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics/PhD Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Current registration with HCPC.
- Membership of BDA or equivalent professional indemnity insurance.
- Post registration validated training in specialist area – (BDA validated or MSc equivalent
- Supervisory Skills training, minimum introductory level.
Desirable
- Supervisory Skills training advanced level..
- Member of specialist interest group.
- Educated to masters level or equivalent
- Attended leadership/management training
ExperienceEssential
- Broad clinical experience, including post registration experience in speciality
- Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of supporting learning of other healthcare professionals.
- Experience and evidence of continuing personal and professional development in practice.
- Experience in the training of student dietitians
- Previous experience of conducting audits and or research.
Desirable
- Evidence of service review/development.
- Experience of clinical supervision of others
- Experience of influencing others to improve patient care
KnowledgeEssential
- Establish effective communication methods to convey specialist knowledge to patients individually and in groups in a variety of settings.
Desirable
- Post registration credited learning in enhanced communication skills.
SkillsEssential
- Demonstrates good presentation skills.
- Accurate anthropometry skills.
- Implements behavioural/counselling techniques to constructively overcome barriers to change.
- Able to work autonomously within area of specialism using critical thinking and expert practitioner level judgement.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritise tasks and support others to do the same.
- Demonstrates confidence and motivation to work autonomously using clinical judgement in environments with little direct support.
Desirable
- I.T. skills – keyboard, email, Powerpoint
OtherEssential
- Demonstrates holistic patient centred approach.
- Commitment to maintain dietetic profile within the multidisciplinary team.
- Self-reliant and self-motivated but willing to seek advice and support of others
- Supportive approach to learners
- Ability to respond to unpredictable work patterns
- Enhanced CRB Disclosure
Desirable
- Collaborative and constructive
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddress: Aintree, Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7AL, United KingdomEmployer’s website: https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Lead Dietitian, Jo Cope, joanne.cope@liverpoolft.nhs.uk, 01515293473
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