About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Rotational Dietitian to join our established team of 17 Dietitians at Watford General Hospital.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Band 5 Dietitian looking to take the next step in their career, developing specialist knowledge and clinical skills across Surgery, General Medicine and Stroke.
You will work within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, delivering high-quality, evidence-based nutritional care to patients with a wide range of clinical needs.
Our department offers structured clinical supervision, in-service training and opportunities for professional development, including access to external courses through our links with the University of Hertfordshire.
If you are passionate about patient-centred care and keen to broaden your clinical expertise, we would welcome your application.
Interviews will be scheduled for the 13th November 2026.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will independently manage a specialist inpatient caseload across Surgery, General Medicine and Stroke, undertaking comprehensive nutritional assessments and developing individualised, evidence-based treatment plans.
You will provide specialist nutritional advice and interventions, including oral nutritional support, enteral feeding and complex discharge planning, working closely with the multidisciplinary team and community services.
You will contribute to clinical audits, service development, staff education and the supervision of student Dietitians.
We are looking for an HCPC-registered Dietitian with a degree in Nutrition/Dietetics and relevant Band 5 experience in complex medical, surgical or stroke care.
Excellent communication, organisational and clinical reasoning skills are essential, alongside enthusiasm for professional development and a commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care.
About us With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. 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. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. 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 [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications: Essential
Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics. Health &Care Professions Council (UK) Registered Dietitian.
Desirable
Member of BDA. Membership of specialist group.
Knowledge: Essential
Knowledge of appropriate dietetic treatment of patients with complex medical, surgical and Stroke. Appreciation of CPD.
Desirable
Appreciation of audit.
Experience: Essential
Dietetic experience in complex medical, surgical or stroke.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)