Band 6 - Rotational Dietitian, Nutrition and Dietetics

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at Watford General Hospital as a Rotational Band 6 Dietitian. This role offers an opportunity for Band 5 Dietitians to expand their clinical expertise across various areas. Engaging training and development opportunities are available, supported by a robust senior team ensuring high standards of care. This fixed-term position emphasizes personal growth in a collaborative environment, contributing to patient care excellence.

Benefits

In-Service training opportunities

Course funding available

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Band 5 Dietetic experience in complex medical, surgical or stroke.
• Member of BDA (desirable).
• Membership of specialist group (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Work across a range of clinical areas including Surgery, General Medicine and Stroke.
• Participate in supervision, probationary, and appraisal processes.
• Engage in In-Service training and have access to course funding.

Skills

Knowledge of appropriate dietetic treatment of patients with complex medical, surgical and Stroke

Appreciation of CPD

Education

Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

Health & Care Professions Council (UK) Registered Dietitian

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Rotational Band 6 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 based at the Watford site.

This role is well-suited for an experienced Band 5 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 Surgery, General Medicine and Stroke.

Main duties of the job

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 also offer In-Service training, as well as opportunities for course funding both externally and through the department's links with the University of Hertfordshire.

The department is involved in training student dietitians from the University of Hertfordshire and other healthcare professionals.

About Us

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 contact 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.

Details

Date posted

23 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,205 to £47,084 a year inc HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-C-10222

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

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.

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

Essential

Education and qualifications:

• 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

• Band 5 Dietetic experience in complex medical, surgical or stroke
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Band 5 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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