Specialist Diabetes and Weight Management Dietitian inBarnstaple inBarnstaple PUBLISHED WED 2 OCT 2024

As a diabetes and weight management dietitian at the Royal Devon for our Northern services, youll be joining a small, friendly team of dietitians based at North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple.

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.

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More detail about the role

Band 6 Diabetes and Weight Management Dietitian

Youll be joining a team of like-minded professionals to provide personalised care, making a huge difference to the patients we see, while being supported by award winning practice educators to ensure your development continues. The therapies team is at the forefront of innovation and development for both our services and our people. By joining the team, you can expect to be invested in, supported and given the tools you need to succeed in your role and progress in your career.

As a diabetes and weight management dietitian at the Royal Devon for our Northern services, youll be joining a small, friendly team of dietitians based at North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple.

Were looking for a HCPC registered dietitian, experience of diabetes and weight management would be advantageous but not essential, the role would also be suitable for an experienced Band 5 looking to progress or an existing Band 6 wanting to specialise.

This is primarily an out-patient role with occasional in-patient diabetes cover for the wards, working as a key clinician within both the diabetes and weight management multidisciplinary teams.

Youll be working closely with our tier 3 weight management service senior clinician and provide cross cover where needed. Our innovative service includes working with pre-insulin initiation patients to prevent or delay the requirement for insulin. Youll also be delivering and developing clinics and patient education groups.

Opportunities within the role:

Involvement with the National Diabetes Audits

Potential for dietetic led gestational diabetes management (candidate dependant).

Developing your teaching skills by supporting and training student dietitians

Manage specialist outpatient clinics for adults referred

Develop professional, specialised programmes of care, including dietetic assessment, education and intervention, to patients of Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and their carers

Training and development opportunities are in high supply here, whether you are interested in clinical or leadership development courses we'll support you in finding the best way to grow. We actively encourage CPD and you will have an opportunity to spend time with our range of specialists as part of your CPD.

Innovation is central to therapies at the Royal Devon, demonstrated by the implementation of several new initiatives and the development of non-traditional roles in recent years including a Research and Innovation Lead. We are not afraid of adopting new techniques and are one of few teams nationally where dietitians are able to place NG tubes as a result of meeting a need that arose during the COVID pandemic.

Working hours

A healthy work-life balance is essential, and North Devon is a great place to enjoy it. This role is part-time (30 hours per week). We have a flexible working policy that we are happy to discuss to establish suitable options for you and the department.

What North Devon can offer you

North Devon offers a scenic and beautiful place to live. The hospital is close to a dramatic coastline and surrounded by green pastures, rugged moors and pockets of woodland. Many of the staff in our department value the opportunity to leave work and be 20 minutes away from a surf or long walk on the beach. Barnstaple has a good road link to the M5, and rail service to Exeter and the national network.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 30 hours

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2024-5 rates, inclusive of a 5.5% pay award implemented from October 2024. If you join before this date, the pay award will be backdated to April 2024 or your start date, whichever is later. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2023-4 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2023/24 | NHS Employers).

For further information please contact: Michael Titmus, Advanced Practice Dietitian and Adult Dietetics Outpatient Team Lead on or email

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.