Role Summary
We are looking for a forward thinking, enthusiastic and flexible dietitian to apply for this exciting secondment opportunity to joint the acute dietetic team for a 12 month period. Your role will be to provide an inpatient dietetic service to medical areas in particular acute medicine, neurology, endocrinology and adults patients with eating disorders. You will attend multidisciplinary team meetings to increase the profile of nutrition and develop nutritional interventions to enhance outcomes. You will sustain, develop and initiate evidence based nutritional practice.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
You will work as an integral member of the acute adult team which consists of 3 band 5 dietitians, 4 band 6 dietitians, 1 dietetic assistant practitioner and is led by a band 7 dietitian.
An essential component of your role will involve audit, delivery of education sessions and developing and implementing dietetic outcome measures. You will be involved in the supervision of a band 5 dietitian, a dietetic assistant practitioner and actively participate student training.
You will be part of a wider dietetic team of 38 dietitians including specialists in, paediatrics, oncology, intestinal failure, CF, community and renal, 1 dietetic support worker and 3 assistant practitioner. The department has good integrated services with other AHP’s and is committed to personal development supporting each dietitians potential for growth.
Exeter is a small city that packs a big punch, it is one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England. When it comes to culture Exeter is renowned in the south west for its independent arts scene. It is also firmly on the map as a destination for top sporting events and music and is the food capital of the south west.
To provide a high quality, evidence based dietetic service to medical inpatients, support their safe and timely discharge and facilitate with the smooth transition of their care and rehabilitation plans
Key Responsibilities
To manage own caseload and to provide a high standard of assessment, management, treatment and advice to meet the needs of patients
To work collaboratively with colleagues in health, social care, local authority and other agencies to meet the needs of patients
To ensure the efficient and effective use of resources available within the team
To work with other members of the multidisciplinary team and dietetic team to develop performance /outcome measures for both the patients and service and consider ways of service improvement to provide an efficient, effective and responsive service.
To ensure Clinical Governance is integral to service delivery within the speciality area
Working Pattern: 30 hours per week. 4 days a week, 9-5pm
Interview Date: Monday 28th July
Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, inclusive of a 3.6% pay award which will be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation date, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2024/5 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers)
Please note, this is a fixed term contract for 12 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity. This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.
For further information please contact: Danielle Moore, Acute Team Lead 01392 404635
This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.
This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. 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.
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 people’s 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.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
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 are 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 will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
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 will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will 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 would love to hear from you.
