West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Band 6 - Dietitian, Nutrition and Dietetics

The closing date is 23 February 2026

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Job summary

We are recruiting for a Band 6 Dietitian on a 6-month fixed-term contract to join our team of 17 Dietitians at Watford General Hospital.

West Hertfordshire NHS Trust is a busy acute district general hospital, with the majority of the caseload now centralised at the Watford Hospital site. You will cover a variety of clinical areas including General Medicine and Stroke.

The working days for this role are Monday and Tuesday.

Main duties of the job

This would be an excellent role for an experienced B5 Dietitian wishing to progress and increase their knowledge, skills and experience in a stimulating and supportive environment.

The post is supported by a robust senior tier with a wealth of experience to help guide and support 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.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, 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 closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, 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 require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net 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

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year pro rata inc HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-C-10971

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.

****** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ ******

Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this 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.

****** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ ******

Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

  • 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, and Stroke.
  • Appreciation of CPD.

Desirable

  • Appreciation of audit.

Experience:

Essential

  • Band 5 Dietetic experience in complex medical, or stroke.
Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

  • 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, and Stroke.
  • Appreciation of CPD.

Desirable

  • Appreciation of audit.

Experience:

Essential

  • Band 5 Dietetic experience in complex medical, 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)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Therapy Team Lead

Meghna Mapara

meghna.mapara@nhs.net

01923217200

Details

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year pro rata inc HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-C-10971

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


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