Rotational Dietitian, Nutrition and Dietetics

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Rotational Dietitian to join their team at Watford General Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for newly qualified dietitians to strengthen their clinical skills while working across diverse areas such as Diabetes, Surgery, and Gastroenterology. The position offers a competitive salary of £32,602 to £39,686 per year, a permanent contract, and flexible working patterns. Successful candidates will have a degree in Nutrition/Dietetics and be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council.

Benefits

In-service training opportunities

Course funding

Supportive environment for learning

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Nutrition/Dietetics and be a registered dietitian.
• Experience with inpatient and outpatient record keeping during training is essential.
• Knowledge of dietetic treatment for patients with medical and surgical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support learning needs through a structured supervision process.
• Provide the best standards of care while participating in various rotations.
• Engage in in-service training opportunities and course funding.

Skills

Knowledge of appropriate dietetic treatment

Record keeping and documentation

Education

Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

Health & Care Professions Council Registered Dietitian

Job description

Job Summary

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 2^nd February 2026.

Key Details

• Band: 5
• Salary: £32,602 to £39,686 per year, including HCA
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 360‑C‑10903
• Job locations: Watford General Hospital, WD18 0HB

Roles and Responsibilities

Each rotation is supported by a robust senior tier with a wealth of experience to guide and support your learning needs while ensuring the best standards of care are provided. A well‑established supervision, probationary and appraisal process is in place to 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.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics.
• Health & Care Professions Council (UK) Registered Dietitian.

Desirable Qualifications

• Member of BDA.

Essential Knowledge

• Knowledge of appropriate dietetic treatment of patients with medical & surgical conditions and the needs of the elderly.
• Appreciation of CPD.

Desirable Knowledge

• Appreciation of audit.

Essential Experience

• Experience during training with inpatients and outpatients record keeping and documentation.

Desirable Experience

• Appreciation of catering systems.
• Data collection.

Recruitment and References

The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure and Barring Service Check is required.

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.

Employer Details

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Watford General Hospital, Watford, WD18 0HB

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities; if you require support or guidance please contact us.