Job Description
Location: Sandridge Gate Business Centre, St. Albans
Employer: Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT)
Job Type: Part-Time (0.5 WTE) | Band 6
Job Overview
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) is looking for a passionate Specialist Dietitian to join our dynamic West Herts Intermediate Care team. This role is part of the Integrated Nutrition and Dietetics Service, focusing on community-based dietetic care, including home visits, outpatient clinics, care homes, and home enteral feeding.
If you’re a motivated dietitian with a strong commitment to patient-centered care, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist dietetic care through outpatient clinics (virtual & face-to-face).
- Support home enteral feeding patients with tailored nutrition plans.
- Conduct home visits and offer dietary support in care homes.
- Lead group education sessions on nutritional well-being.
- Work closely with community teams, care agencies, and healthcare professionals.
- HCPC-registered Specialist Dietitian.
- Strong understanding of clinical nutrition and dietetics in a community setting.
- Full valid driving license and access to a vehicle for work (unless exempt under the Equality Act 2010).
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently and adapt to service needs.
- Competitive salary with High Cost Area Supplement (5%).
- Comprehensive CPD, training, and career development opportunities.
- Opportunity to work in specialized areas such as paediatrics, neurology, and diabetes.
- Collaboration with Hertfordshire Independent Living Service & Age UK Hertfordshire.
- Hybrid working options with electronic record systems for remote accessibility.
HCT is committed to diversity, innovation, and excellence in patient care. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage staff to be vaccinated as part of our commitment to community health and safety.
Interested in making a difference as a Specialist Dietitian? Apply today and become part of our outstanding NHS community team!
Join us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust and take the next step in your dietetics career!