Rotational Dietitian, Nutrition and Dietetics

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Rotational Dietitian to join their team at Watford General Hospital. This role is ideal for newly qualified professionals wishing to expand their clinical skills across various areas, including Care of the Elderly and Diabetes. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive training environment and contribute to high standards of patient care. The advert closes on 21 Jan 2026, with flexibility offered in working options.

Benefits

In-Service training opportunities

Course funding

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Newly qualified Dietitian looking to develop skills.
• Experience in various clinical areas is beneficial.
• Ability to work in a team and support patient care.

Responsibilities

• Work across a range of clinical areas including Diabetes and Surgery.
• Participate in clinical support and training for student dietitians.
• Engage in continuous professional development and training.

Skills

Knowledge of clinical areas

Teamwork abilities

Patient care focus

Education

Degree in Dietetics

Job description

Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

We are seeking a Rotational Dietitian to join our team of 17 Dietitians at Watford General Hospital.

West Hertfordshire NHS Trust is a busy acute district general hospital, with most of the main caseload now centralised at the Watford Hospital site.

This role is well-suited to a newly qualified Dietitian looking to develop their knowledge, skills, and experience in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will work across a range of clinical areas, including Care of the Elderly, Diabetes, Surgery, General Medicine, Respiratory, Stroke, and Gastroenterology.

Interviews will be held on 2nd February 2026.

Each rotation is supported by a robust senior tier with a wealth of experience to help guide and support in 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 offer In‑Service training opportunities, course funding both externally and through departmental links, and are actively involved in training student dietitians from the University of Hertfordshire as well as other healthcare professionals.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, 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 ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, 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 should you require support or guidance please [e-mail]

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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.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Jan 2026.