Band 5 - Rotational Dietitian, Nutrition and Dietetics

We have an exciting opportunity for a Rotational Band 5 Dietitian within 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 centralized at the Watford Hospital site.

This would be an excellent role for a newly qualified Dietitian wishing to increase their knowledge, skills and experience in a stimulating and supportive environment. You will cover a variety of clinical areas including Care of the Elderly, Diabetes, Surgery, General Medicine, Resipratory, Stroke and Gastroenterology. The candidate needs to have HCPC registration by 31st July 2024.

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 opportunities. There are also 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.

We offer our staff a wide range of benefits including family friendly policies, occupational health services, excellent pension scheme and NHS shopping discount.

Watford Hospital is within easy walking distance of the Metropolitan line (underground) and London Midland overland Train at Watford Junction Station, which is a 20-minute journey away from London Euston.Car drivers also have easy access via the M1, M25, M40, A1 and A41.