Job summary
- Main area
- Dietitian
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 6 months (Fixed Term/ Secondment 6-months Fixed Term from start date)
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 360-C-10971
- Employer
- West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Watford General Hospital
- Town
- Watford
- Salary
- £40,617 - £48,778 pa inc HCA pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Band 6 - Dietitian, Nutrition and Dietetics
Band 6
Job overview
We are recruiting for a Band 6 Dietitian on a 6-month fixed-term contract to join our team of 17 Dietitians at Watford General Hospital.
West Hertfordshire NHS Trust is a busy acute district general hospital, with the majority of the caseload now centralised at the Watford Hospital site. You will cover a variety of clinical areas including General Medicine and Stroke.
The working days for this role are Monday and Tuesday.
Main duties of the job
This would be an excellent role for an experienced B5 Dietitian wishing to progress and increase their knowledge, skills and experience in a stimulating and supportive environment.
The post is supported by a robust senior tier with a wealth of experience to help guide and support both your individual learning needs but to also strive to ensure that the best standards of care are provided.
A well-established supervision, probationary, and appraisal process is in place to help facilitate this. We also offer In-Service training opportunities.
There are also opportunities for course funding both externally and through the department’s links with the University of Hertfordshire.
Working for our organisation
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact [email protected]
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.
Person specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential criteria
- Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics.
- Health &Care Professions Council (UK) Registered Dietitian.
Desirable criteria
- Member of BDA.
- Membership of specialist group.
Knowledge:
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of appropriate dietetic treatment of patients with complex medical, and Stroke.
- Appreciation of CPD.
Desirable criteria
- Appreciation of audit.
Experience:
Essential criteria
- Band 5 Dietetic experience in complex medical, or stroke.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Meghna Mapara
- Job title
- Therapy Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01923217200
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