Job summary
- Main area
- Dietitian
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 360-C-11848
- Employer
- West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Watford General Hospital
- Town
- Watford
- Salary
- £51,657 - £58,785 pa inc. HCA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Band 7 - Oncology Dietitian, Nutrition and Dietetics
Band 7
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Dietitian to work with our Upper GI and Oncology Service at Watford General Hospital.
The successful applicant will be a source of clinical expertise for Dietetic colleagues and will take an active role in the training of student Dietitians and the supervision of junior staff.
This is a well-established post, with opportunities to further develop the service.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on 26 October 2026.
Main duties of the job
As an integral member of the Upper GI Oncology Multidisciplinary Team, working alongside Specialist Nurses and Consultants, there will be exciting opportunities to contribute to new developments across the division. The post will also provide dietetic input to acute oncology and surgical inpatients.
The post holder will join a team of 17 full and part-time Dietitians. The department is committed to providing a high-quality service, promoting evidence-based practice, audit and continuing professional development (CPD).
There are opportunities for training and development, alongside clinical supervision, regular journal clubs and study sessions.
Working for our organisation
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.
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 contact [email protected]
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Person specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential criteria
- Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics.
- Health &Care Professions Council (UK) Registered Dietitian.
- Post graduate study in specialist area of dietetics e.g. PENG Course.
Knowledge:
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of appropriate dietetic treatment of patients with upper GI, ICU and Nutrition Team patients.
- Sound knowledge of current dietetic issues relating to oncology.
- Appreciation of CPD.
- Knowledge & understanding of clinical governance and risk management and relevance to dietetics.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with upper GI cancer patients.
- Experience of working as part on a Nutrition team providing IV nutrition for patients.
Experience:
Essential criteria
- Post registration clinical experience.
- Experience in oncology and experience of IV Nutrition support.
- Involvement in relevant specialist interest groups.
- Experience of conducting audit and/or research, including the ability to analyse and interpret statistics.
- Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Experience of training student dietitians/other HCPs.
- Experience of educating/training and presenting to patient groups and staff.
- Critical appraisal skills i.e. clinical and professional documents.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Meghna Mapara
- Job title
- Therapy Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01923217200
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