Job summary
Overview
Are you a Paediatric Dietitian ready to progress? Join our small, supportive and friendly team, and make a big difference for children and their families. This is a varied general role, therefore depending on experience it could cover a combination of nutritional support, selective eating/ARFID, cardiac, diabetes, gastro or weight management. This would be an outpatient role with some inpatient work.
We offer funded training and development, flexible working, research and innovation opportunities. Not forgetting youll be in glorious Devon, a fantastic landscape of vibrant cities, stunning beaches and rugged moors.
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.
Details Date posted: 09 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 185-1263-11421
Job locations: North Devon District Hospital, Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX314JB
Responsibilities
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.
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 6 paediatric dietitian. This is a varied general role, therefore depending on experience it could cover a combination of nutritional support, selective eating/ARFID, cardiac, diabetes, gastro or weight management. This would be an outpatient role with some inpatient work.
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 ward, special care baby unit and outpatients. We provide face to face, telephone and video support to families.
What we do
Our outpatient clinics include:
* Nutritional support
* Diabetes
* Home enteral tube feeding
* Coeliac
* Food allergies
* CF
* Eating disorders
* Cows milk protein allergy service
* Weight management
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 and share an office with the adult dietetics team based at our northern services. We meet weekly (virtual) with our larger paediatric team in our eastern services to join forces on CPD, complex case discussions, safeguarding, service developments etc. 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 we'll 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 some specialities.
About North Devon
North Devon District Hospital is situated close to the fantastic beaches of the North Devon coastline and Exmoor national park. North Devon, known as England's adventure coast; the area has an outstanding beauty protection status and has recently become the first place in the UK to be selected as a World surfing reserve. There is a good road link to the M5, and rail service to Exeter and the national network.
Working pattern
15 hours per week, day TBC (Flexible working offered; full time and part time applicants considered)
Interviews
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Contact
Please do get in touch for an informal chat and further information, please contact: Jennifer Calvert, Advanced Practice Paediatric Dietitian, northern services. Tel: 01271 322306 or email: jennifer.calvert@nhs.net
Equality, diversity and inclusion
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.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
* Funds for care certificates, degrees or leadership qualifications; or days off to study and CPD
* Flexible working schemes and family friendly policies
* 27 days annual leave rising to 33 days plus bank holidays
* Access to occupational health services, including counselling and wellbeing activities
* Extensive staff discounts and salary sacrifice options
* NHS Pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
Person Specification
General Requirements
* Essential: See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
* Desirable: 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 CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
North Devon District Hospital, Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX314JB
Employer's website: https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/
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