Job responsibilities
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More detail about the role
Are you a specialist dietitian wanting to develop skills within Paediatrics? Do you aspire to improve health, quality of life and care experience for children and their families? Join the Royal Devon as a full or part time band 6 paediatric dietitian. This is a varied general role, therefore depending on experience it could cover a combination of nutritional support, selective eating/ARFID, cardiac, diabetes, gastro or weight management. This would be an outpatient role with some inpatient work.
If youre looking for a role where you can be innovative and creative, and get to put your stamp on the service, this is the post for you. Youll be supported to develop group education services, specialise in areas of interest, create new clinics or bring fresh ways of working.
You would be part of our supportive and friendly dietetic team based at North Devon District Hospital of the Royal Devon University Healthcare Trust. The paediatric dietetics team covers childrens inpatient ward, special care baby unit and outpatients. We provide face to face, telephone and video support to families.
Our outpatient clinics include:
- Nutritional support
- Diabetes
- Home enteral tube feeding
- Coeliac
- Food allergies
- CF
- Eating disorders
- Cows milk protein allergy service
- Weight management
We believe in the importance of supporting the next generation of dietitians and we play a key role in student placements from the University of Plymouth. In fact, our dietetic student lead has won an award for her work on the student experience here at North Devon. Following their placements, many of our students choose to stay on to work in the department.
Why join the paediatrics dietetics team?
We're a small, friendly and supportive team. We collaborate on the wards as part of a big team that includes experts from different fields. We work closely and share an office with the adult dietetics team based at our northern services. We meet weekly (virtual) with our larger paediatric team in our eastern services to join forces on CPD, complex case discussions, safeguarding, service developments etc. This gives us the best of both worlds - a cosy team feel and the strength and knowledge of a larger group.
Innovation
We value innovation across our therapies services. We've introduced various new ideas and created different roles in recent years, such as introducing a Research and Innovation Lead, and adopting new techniques.
Supporting you
For newcomers at the Royal Devon, you'll have the opportunity to join our buddy scheme, and well also provide you with a tailored induction and local insights to help you settle into your new role. Youll enjoy regular 1-2-1s, team catch-ups, mentoring and appraisals. Plus, our occupational health team have a full and varied wellbeing programme available.
Career development and progression
Training and development opportunities are in high supply here, whether you are interested in clinical or leadership development, courses, secondments or placements. Well support you in finding the best way to grow. As an example of how far your career can take you, we have recently introduced consultant Allied Health Professional (AHPs) roles to physiotherapy, First Contact Practitioners in primary care settings, and Clinical Educator posts across some specialities.
To find out more about our allied health professional careers, please take a look at our brochure:
About North Devon
North Devon District Hospital is situated close to the fantastic beaches of the North Devon coastline and Exmoor national park. North Devon, known as Englands adventure coast; the area has an outstanding beauty protection status and has recently become the first place in the UK to be selected as a World surfing reserve. There is a good road link to the M5, and rail service to Exeter and the national network.
Working Pattern:15 hours per week, day TBC (Flexible working offered; full time and part time applicants considered)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Please do get in touch for an informal chat and further information, please contact: Jennifer Calvert, Advanced Practice Paediatric Dietitian, northern services. Tel: 01271 322306 or email: jennifer.calvert@nhs.net
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.
