Dietician

**Job Title**: Dietitian

**Grade**:Band 6

**Trust**:West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust

**Location**:Watford General Hospital, Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0HB

**Ward/Dept**:Nutrition and Dietetics Department

**Hours: Full time - **37.5 hours per week

**Shift Pattern**:Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm.

**Pay Rates - Day**: £19.01

**The Role**

We have an exciting opportunity for Rotational Band 6 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. 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.

**The Trust/Ward/Department**

West Hertfordshire Hospitals values include Commitment, Care and Quality, as reflected in their vision statement “The very best care, for every patient, every day”. To recognise the hard work of their staff each month, West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust they take time to recognise a member of staff who has gone the extra mile in a ‘Celebrating Excellence’ staff award. Their hospitals are on the doorstep of London, with excellent schools, award-winning parks, and great recreational facilities - all surrounded by beautiful countryside.

**The Responsibilities**
- Experienced Band 6 dietitian to cover acute adult Caseload which includes nutritional assessment in care of elderly, Stroke, surgical patients, PEG assessment, NG feeding etc.
- The post will include working on the adult inpatient on medical and surgical wards.

Prior experience within the NHS

HCPC registered

Degree in Dietetics

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of
- Relevant Qualifications
- Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

**Who are NHS Professionals?**

If a hospital cannot supply staff on a ward or area, due to increased demand, sickness, or common staff shortages, they need to call upon Bank staff. NHS Professionals works with Trusts to develop a ‘Bank’ of highly skilled workers who want to work flexibly with the NHS.

**Why NHS Professionals?**

We value your skills, dedication, and commitment in supporting your local Trust and the NHS. We believe together we continue to deliver world-class healthcare service to our patients.

In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits:
- Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week
- First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England
- Dedicated consultants
- Flexible working options
- Free DBS and free training
- Build holiday allowance
- Support when you need it - 24/7 365 days - Call us anytime on 03332 407 552
- Stakeholder pension scheme

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract

**Salary**: £19.01 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Registered Dietitian: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- HCPC (required)

Work Location: In person