Dietitian Specialist (Cystic Fibrosis)

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Exeter seeks a Dietitian Specialist focused on Cystic Fibrosis. This role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to provide expert dietary advice for both paediatric and adult patients. Key responsibilities include patient advocacy, support for student training, and contributing to service development. The position offers flexible hours and numerous benefits. Applicants should have a degree in Dietetics and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Comprehensive occupational health services

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cystic Fibrosis dietitian is essential.
• Ability to work closely with a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to training and supporting Student Dietitians.

Responsibilities

• Work with both paediatric and adult Cystic Fibrosis patients.
• Act as an advocate for patients regarding nutritional management.
• Contribute to the development of the dietetic service.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Interest in cystic fibrosis

Education

Degree in Dietetics

Job description

Dietitian Specialist (Cystic Fibrosis)

The closing date is 13 January 2026

Are you an experienced Cystic Fibrosis dietitian looking for a new challenge?

We are looking for an individual who is driven and wanting to make a difference to the lives of those living with Cystic Fibrosis; focusing on individualised care, developing advanced communication and negotiation skills and supporting team formulation.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. 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, 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 peoples 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.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

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

More detail about the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the Cystic Fibrosis 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. The team looks after both paediatric and adult patients; and is consisting 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.

Working Pattern: 22.5 hours

Interview Date: TBC

Please note, this is a fixed term contract until 01/06/2026. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

For further information please contact: Emily Browning - Operations [e-mail]

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 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.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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