Band 6 - Rotational Dietitian, Nutrition and Dietetics

The successful candidate will independently manage a specialist inpatient caseload across Surgery, General Medicine and Stroke, undertaking comprehensive nutritional assessments and developing individualised, evidence-based treatment plans.

You will provide specialist nutritional advice and interventions, including oral nutritional support, enteral feeding and complex discharge planning, working closely with the multidisciplinary team and community services.

You will contribute to clinical audits, service development, staff education and the supervision of student Dietitians.

We are looking for an HCPC-registered Dietitian with a degree in Nutrition/Dietetics and relevant Band 5 experience in complex medical, surgical or stroke care.

Excellent communication, organisational and clinical reasoning skills are essential, alongside enthusiasm for professional development and a commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care.

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.

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, surgical and Stroke.; - Appreciation of CPD.

Desirable: - Appreciation of audit.

Experience: :

Essential: - Dietetic experience in complex medical, surgical or stroke.