Rotational Dietitian

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave (plus bank hols)

NHS Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a rotational Dietitian position. You will work across Acute, Oncology, Renal and Community settings, managing a shared caseload that includes inpatient and outpatient work.

The rotation exposes you to a broad range of specialties and community hospital settings, with opportunities to build relationships across the local healthcare system.

Responsibilities

• Manage a shared caseload across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Rotational exposure spanning Acute, Oncology, Renal and Community.
• Contribute to audit and quality improvement projects.
• Deliver training to healthcare professionals, including medical students.
• Develop patient resources and promote Nutrition and Dietetics in the local healthcare community.
• Support the training and supervision of Dietetic students from the University of Plymouth (A, B, and C placements).

Job description

As a valued member of our team, you will work within a team of five Rotational Dietitians across Acute, Oncology, Renal, and Community settings. You will manage a shared caseload encompassing both inpatient and outpatient work. Throughout the rotational roles, in addition to the specialist rotational areas of Acute, Renal, and Community, you will have exposure to a broad range of specialties including Stroke, Orthopaedics, Respiratory, Oncology, Cardiology, Endocrinology and Healthcare for Older People. Our Community rotation also provides the opportunity to work across local community hospitals, offering variety and the chance to build strong relationships within the wider healthcare system. You will have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to audit and quality improvement projects
• Deliver training to other healthcare professionals, including medical students
• Develop patient resources
• Promote Nutrition and Dietetics across the local healthcare community
• Support the training and supervision of Dietetic students from the University of Plymouth (A, B, and C placements)

These posts are ideal for newly qualified Dietitians or those seeking to broaden their experience in a supportive and collaborative environment. We are committed to your professional development and will provide structured support, including shadowing opportunities and ongoing training. If you are enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.

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. 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 people’s 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.

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 are 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 will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. 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 will help you get there. Salary is not the only financial benefit. You will 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 would love to hear from you.