Band 7 - Oncology Dietitian, Nutrition and Dietetics

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Main area Dietitian Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week Job
-C-11848

Department name West Herts - General Staffing Site Watford General Hospital Town Watford Salary £51,657 - £58,785 pa inc. HCA Salary period Yearly Closing 13/10/2026 23:59

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.

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.

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.

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We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

• Health &Care Professions Council (UK) Registered Dietitian.
• Post graduate study in specialist area of dietetics e.g. PENG Course.

• 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.
• Experience of working with upper GI cancer patients.
• Experience…