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Advanced Paediatric Dietitian


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Location

Barnstaple, Devon | United Kingdom


Job description

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role: Are you a specialist Dietitian wanting to develop skills within Paediatrics? Do you aspire to improve health, quality of life and care experience for children and their families? Join the Royal Devon as a full or part time band 7 paediatric dietitian. If youre looking for a role where you can be innovative and creative, and get to put your stamp on the service, this is the post for you. Youll be supported to develop group education services, specialise in areas of interest, create new clinics or bring fresh ways of working. You would be part of our supportive and friendly dietetic team based at North Devon District Hospital of the Royal Devon University Healthcare Trust. The Paediatric Dietetics team covers childrens inpatient wards with additional funding secured to develop and provide services to our neonatal unit. Our outpatient clinics include; nutritional support, diabetes, home enteral tube feeding, coeliac, allergies, CF and eating disorder. We are also launching a cows milk protein allergy service. We provide face to face, telephone and video support to families. We believe in the importance of supporting the next generation of dietitians and we play a key role in student placements from the University of Plymouth. In fact, our Dietetic Student Lead has won an award for her work on the student experience here at North Devon. Following their placements, many of our students choose to stay on to work in the department. Why join the paediatrics dietetics team? We're a small, friendly and supportive team. We collaborate on the wards as part of a big team that includes experts from different fields. We work closely with the adult dietetics team based at our northern services, as well as our paediatric counterparts in our eastern services. This gives us the best of both worlds - a cosy team feel and the strength and knowledge of a larger group. Innovation We value innovation across our therapies services. We've introduced various new ideas and created different roles in recent years, such as introducing a Research and Innovation Lead, and adopting new techniques. Supporting you For newcomers at the Royal Devon, you'll have the opportunity to join our buddy scheme, and well also provide you with a tailored induction and local insights to help you settle into your new role. Youll enjoy regular 1-2-1s, team catch-ups, mentoring and appraisals. Plus, our occupational health team have a full and varied wellbeing programme available. Career development and progression Training and development opportunities are in high supply here, whether you are interested in clinical or leadership development, courses, secondments or placements. Well support you in finding the best way to grow. As an example of how far your career can take you, we have recently introduced consultant Allied Health Professional (AHPs) roles to physiotherapy, First Contact Practitioners in primary care settings, and Clinical Educator posts across all specialities. To find out more about our Allied Health Professional careers, please take a look at our brochure: Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Flexible working offered; full time and part time applicants considered) Interview Date: To be confirmed For further information please contact: Jennifer Calvert, Advanced Practice Paediatric Dietitian, northern services on 01271 322306 [email protected] 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 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'll help you get there. 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're 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'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll 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'd love to hear from you.


Job tags

Full timePart timeLocal areaFlexible hoursWorking Monday to Friday


Salary

£43.74k - £50.06k per annum

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