Job requirements
Essential
15 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge:
Knowledge of appropriate dietetic treatment of patients with upper GI, ICU and Nutrition Team patients.
- Knowledge:
Sound knowledge of current dietetic issues relating to oncology.
- Knowledge:
Appreciation of CPD.
- Knowledge:
Knowledge & understanding of clinical governance and risk management and relevance to dietetics.
- Experience:
Post registration clinical experience.
- Experience:
Experience in oncology and experience of IV Nutrition support.
- Experience:
Involvement in relevant specialist interest groups.
- Experience:
Experience of conducting audit and/or research, including the ability to analyse and interpret statistics.
- Experience:
Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Experience:
Experience of training student dietitians/other HCPs.
- Experience:
Experience of educating/training and presenting to patient groups and staff.
- Experience:
Critical appraisal skills i.e. clinical and professional documents.
- Education and qualifications:
Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics.
- Education and qualifications:
Health &Care Professions Council (UK) Registered Dietitian.
- Education and qualifications:
Post graduate study in specialist area of dietetics e.g. PENG Course.
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge:
Experience of working with upper GI cancer patients.
- Knowledge:
Experience of working as part on a Nutrition team providing IV nutrition for patients.
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.
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.
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.
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This advert is for Band 7 - Oncology Dietitian, Nutrition and Dietetics with West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Watford, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Dietitian role. The advertised salary is £51,657 - £58,785 pa inc. HCA. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Oct 2026.
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