Paediatric Dietitian

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts

Blue Light Card discounts

Salary sacrifice for nursery onsite at

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Exeter is seeking a Band 5 Paediatric Dietitian to join the paediatric dietetics team. The post welcomes newly qualified or early career dietitians with a passion for paediatrics, and offers opportunities to work across inpatient and outpatient paediatric services.

The role includes managing a small inpatient caseload on the 26-bed paediatric ward, involvement in MDT activities, and potential to lead training for colleagues.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for a small inpatient caseload on our 26 bedded childrens ward, as well as general paediatric outpatient clinics and responding to adhoc queries from parents or the MDT.
• There will be opportunity to develop training for MDT colleagues and contribute to work to improve provision of food/supplements on the paediatric ward.
• You should expect lots of supervision and support from specialist and experienced colleagues, with shadowing and cover opportunities.
• Working Pattern: 37.5 Hours per week Monday to Friday

Job description

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Dietitian

The closing date is 08 November 2026

Are you a newly qualified or early career dietitian whose passion is paediatrics?

South west native or eager to explore the joys of West Country living?

We have the job for you! The paediatric dietitians at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital are eagerly searching for a highly motivated Band 5 paediatric dietitian to develop, support and encourage.

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

More detail about the role

You will be responsible for a small inpatient caseload on our 26 bedded childrens ward, as well as general paediatric outpatient clinics and responding to adhoc queries from parents or the MDT.

There will be opportunity to develop training for MDT colleagues and contribute to work to improve provision of food/supplements on the paediatric ward.

You should expect lots of supervision and support from specialist and experienced colleagues, with shadowing and cover opportunities.

Working Pattern: 37.5 Hours per week Monday to Friday

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Susie Costelloe - Paediatric Dietetic Team Lead on [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.

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.

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

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£32,073 to £39,043 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

185-1350-14589

Job locations

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust