Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a motivated, compassionate yet forward thinking dietitian to join our community dietetic team at the Royal Devon University Hospital.
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.
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 cover more than 615,000 people across 2,000 square miles while some of our specialist services extend to 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 various settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes.
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies, and strong links to local universities enable us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Job responsibilities
The role involves dietetic assessment and support in various clinical contexts, including community hospital inpatients, a general clinic, and 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. You will also have the opportunity to line manage colleagues within the community team. Your ability to seek guidance when required is essential.
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. You will contribute to projects, outcome measures, audit, and training of dietetic and medical students and other HCPs.
Working Pattern: 30 hours per week between Monday - Friday office hours, specific days and start/finish times to be agreed.
Interview Date: Week commencing 24th February. To be confirmed.
For further information please contact: Natasha Rich, Team Lead Community Dietitian, natasha.rich@nhs.net, 01392 403555.
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.
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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.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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