Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
The postholder will work as a senior specialist member of the Nutrition and Dietetic Service across Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust based at the Wonford Hospital (Eastern). They will be required to deliver a high quality, evidence-based nutrition and dietetic service to paediatric and adult patients within the Trust service for Cystic Fibrosis (CF).
Main duties of the job
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.
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the Cystic Fibrosis team in the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 6 dietitian. We are looking for a motivated and active team player with excellent communication skills. You will work alongside a band 7 dietitian as a core and valued member of the cystic fibrosis multidisciplinary team, which consists of consultants, paediatricians, clinical nurse specialists, physiotherapists, dietitians, psychologists, and pharmacists. We work closely with a wide range of health and non-health professionals in both hospital and the community.
The post holder will be a clinician demonstrating a keen interest in cystic fibrosis and support will be provided by the team to enhance your management of this highly specialist clinical caseload of patients in both an inpatient and outpatient setting. The post holder will also be a key member of the nutrition and dietetic team and contribute to the wider development of the dietetic service. They will act as an advocate for patients on their nutritional management through attendance of multi-disciplinary team meetings, case conferences, audits, educational meetings, specialist group meetings, and quality and safety meetings.
The department is committed to the training of pre-registration Student Dietitians, and the post holder will also be required to take part in student training.
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact: Marie Barret - marie.barret@nhs.net
This is a fixed term contract until June 2026. 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.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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