About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic dietitian open to innovation, with excellent communication and team working skills to joinour team of dietitians who work across Hertfordshire. The post is situated within Herts Valleys as part of the Integrated Nutrition and Dietetics
Service and is split between the dietetic care of Intermediate Care beds, clinics, care homes, and home enteral feeding in care homes depending on the needs of the service.
The post holder will work in collaboration with a variety of professionals, community staff and care agencies. This band 5 post will be based Sandridge Gate Business Centre in St. Albans.
As a member of this friendly and dedicated team, you will gain varied experience across inpatient and outpatient settings, develop strong linkswith health and social care professionals and will act as a valuable resource for both patients and professionals in this role. The Nutrition and Dietetic Service supports regular clinical supervision and continuing professional development. Training of student dietitiansfrom University of Hertfordshire is also a key element of this role and you will be supported in your position as a student educator.
In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum and a maximum payment per annum, pro rata where applicable.
*Proposed interview date: 6th July 2026*
Main duties of the job
This post joins a larger team of dietitians working across Hertfordshire within a number of specialties including paediatrics, neurology, home enteral feeding and diabetes. We work in collaboration with a number of other Trusts and stakeholders providing aspects of dietetic care to patients within Hertfordshire. As part of our service we work in conjunction with our partners HILS and Age UK Hertfordshire with a focus on care home education and tackling the social causes of malnutrition. The service is supported by a team of administrators as well as dietetic assistants and there are excellent IT facilities to enable mobile working.
You must hold a full valid driving license and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS TrustYou'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staffWe put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust visionWe welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and agesWe don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply nowYou've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you
Job description Job responsibilities
We are looking for a band 5 to work under supervision to provide a dietetic service to adults in community bed base units, residential, nursing homes and clinics in the community in the West of the county using evidence-based practice and conforming to best practice. You will be liaising with clinical and non-clinical professionals, patients, family/carers, educational organisations, statutory and voluntary organisations in Hertfordshire regarding.
You will provide education and training to dietitians, dietetic students, other healthcare professionals (HCPs) and nursing and residential homes
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Person Specification
Other Essential
A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use for business purposes is essential . (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) Eligible to live and work in the UK Willingness to uphold the Trust's values An understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
Qualifications & Training Essential
BSc Nutrition & Dietetics degree or equivalent. Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
Member of British Dietetic Association
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Evidence of a clinical / CPD portfolio Up to date knowledge of dietetic practice IT literate Demonstrate an awareness of current relevant research. Commitment to life-long learning
Desirable
Evidence of working with patients requiring enteral nutrition via a feeding tube Experience in an NHS setting
Skills and abilities Essential
Good communication skills Good organisational and time management skills Ability to use own initiative and work independently Good motivational skills Able to maintain judgement in difficult situations Ability to reflect and appraise own performance Presentation and teaching skills Team player Flexible and adaptable
Desirable
Effective problem solving skills Behaviour change skills
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
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Employer details Employer name Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address Sandridge Gate Business Centre
Ronsons Way
St. Albans
AL4 9XR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)