Paediatric Dietitian

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for providing a Dietetic service to a specialist caseload in Paediatrics; Services will focus around providing Paediatric Dietetic care to inpatients, outpatients, telephone or video consultations and structured patient education sessions. There may be home or school clinic and visits as part of the home enteral feeding caseload. Training of Healthcare professionals on nutrition and diet matters is also required.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Date posted

05 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

185-436-6702

Job locations

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Barrack Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Do you have Paediatric experience and would you like to work in a lovely team, with lots of opportunities for development? If so, this could be the job for you! We have a part time, fixed term vacancy for a Band 6 Paediatric Dietitian, covering an acute workload, including clinics and potentially a small case load of tube fed children over the age of one who live in the Exeter, Mid and East Devon Region.

This post is based at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford), but we have developed close links with our Community Nursing colleagues, including respite and school Nurses, and there may be the opportunity to visit and support special school clinics, and home visits. We are looking for a candidate with excellent communication and team-working skills who loves working with children. In return we can offer you a supportive and friendly working environment within a well-respected team.

The main Hospital site is in the vibrant, historical Cathedral and University city of Exeter that has abundant family amenities and beautiful surrounding countryside. It is situated in the South West region with easy access to the countryside and coast of Devon and Cornwall. It is well served by rail, road and air links. Enjoy a good quality of life in the South West and be part of our caring workforce.

Working Pattern: 15 hours per week, 2 days a week between Monday and Friday, 8:30 - 16:30. Exact days and hours to be confirmed.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Rosie Hill; Paediatric Clinical Team Lead on 01392 406063 or rosanna.hill1@nhs.net

This is a fixed term contract until January 2025. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.