Role Summary
The post holder will develop, facilitate, deliver and evaluate a range of multi-professional programmes and teaching sessions in a diverse set of teaching approaches to improve the quality of nutritional care and patient experience at RDUH, in accordance with a range of national and organisational standards
The post-holder will implement initiatives such as Nutrition Champions who will promote ward/department nutritional care and cascade nutrition education and training using the ‘train the trainer’s’ approach.
The post holder will contribute to the development and update of Trust wide nutrition policies to improve clinical practice
The post holders will be expected to work collaboratively with their counter-part and will be expected to work across both sites.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
Are you looking for a change? Or a chance to expand your CV through a secondment band 6 role?
Join our small, supportive and friendly team, and make a big difference ward staff training and the nutritional management of patients on the ward. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience or interest in developing educational programs and delivering education to various members of the MDT.
The post holder will focus upon the learning and professional development of clinical and non-clinical staff to positively influence the quality of nutritional care provided to patients and service users within RDUH. Through the education and development of the workforce, assist with empowering and enabling the ward/department teams to ensure that nutritional care is delivered to the highest standards to patients, utilising research and evidence-based practice, in line with RDUH policies and procedures and professional codes of practice.
Whilst this job is based within the dietetics team, we will consider applications from other registered professionals with significant experience in education and/or quality improvement. We have 2 posts available for 12 months, both posts will be expected to travel across sites.
Working Pattern: Full and Part time positions available
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Natalie Daniel, Dietetic Professional Lead on Natalie.daniel@nhs.net – 01271 322306
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.
