Dietician

**Job Title**: Dietician

**Grade**:Band 6

**Trust**:Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

**Location**:Lister Hospital, Corey’s Mill Lane, Stevenage, SG1 4AB

**Ward/Dept**:Nutrition and Dietetic Service

**Hours: Full time - **Up to 37 hours per week (would consider parttime)

**Shift Pattern**:Monday-Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm

**Pay Rates - Day**: £21.80

**The Role**

We have an opportunity available for a HCPC Dietician to work as an independent practitioner at Hertfordshire Community Trust, using knowledge and skills in the provision of a dietetic service on inpatient wards at Lister Hospital, Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

**The Trust/Ward/Department**

Here at HCT our success is based on the quality of the services we provide, whether that's on the frontline or in a support role. Everyone in our team plays a vital role in making sure patients receive the care they deserve, as well as maintaining our reputation as NHS trust passionate about the community it serves. We offer a huge range of opportunities for clinical and support staff, for example
- Voted one of the top 100 NHS trusts to work for in the country
- A friendly team
- Passionate about patient care
- A culture supporting and empowering our staff
- A massive portfolio of development opportunities
- A place where your views matter
- Automatic membership of the Trust

**The Responsibilities**
- Cover critical care (ITU) (shared with existing staff member) - experience required.
- Cover Stroke unit (shared with existing staff member).
- Parenteral and enteral feeding - experience required.
- ½ day per week home enteral feeding cover (telephone consultations).
- Virtual clinics (where required).
- Cover other wards (where required).

Needs NHS experience

HCPC registered

Degree within 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**: £21.80 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Registered Dietitian: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- HCPC (required)

Work Location: In person