Community Dietitian

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.

Role Summary

The role involves dietetic assessment and support in a variety of clinical contexts including community hospital inpatients, a general clinic and you will also participate in the care of patients who are home enterally fed.  

You will deliver group education to patients and healthcare professionals in Exeter, East Devon and Mid Devon localities of Devon ICB. You will also have the opportunity to line manage colleagues within the community team. You may often be working alone but with support and advice from senior staff across the service. Your ability to seek guidance when required is essential. 

We are looking for a motivated, compassionate yet forward thinking dietitian to join our community dietetic team at the Royal Devon University Hospital.

About the Role

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

More detail about the role

The community dietetic service is part of a wider 42 strong dietetic team including specialists in paediatrics, oncology, gastro, intestinal failure, cystic fibrosis and renal. The department has good integrated services with other AHP’s and is supportive in CPD opportunities. You will contribute to projects, outcome measures, audit and training of both dietetic, medical students and other HCP’s. We will support you in developing your skills in a number of ways, including shadowing opportunities across the team. 

You need to have current clinical inpatient and outpatient dietetic experience and access to a car at all times. 

Working Pattern: 21 hours per week. The hours will need to be worked between 8:30 - 17:00 Monday to Friday. The pattern can be agreed between the successful applicant and line manager.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Natasha Rich, Highly Specialised Team Lead Community Dietitian, 01392 403555, natasha.rich@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

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.

Attached documents:

• Job Description - Community Dietitian.docx