Specialist Outpatient Dietitian

Posting date:	10 July 2025
Salary:	£38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£38682.00 - £46580.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	24 July 2025
Location:	Barnstaple, EX314JB
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	C0023-25-1319

Summary

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role Are you an experienced Band 5 Dietitian ready to progress or an existing Band 6 looking to specialise in the areas of diabetes and gastroenterology? Make a difference by joining our team of like-minded professionals and provide personalised care for our patients, while being supported by award-winning practice educators to ensure your development continues. The Dietetics 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 Specialist Outpatient 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, with experience in diabetes and gastroenterology. The role would be suitable for an experienced Band 5 looking to progress or an existing Band 6 wanting to specialise in the areas of diabetes and gastroenterology. This is primarily an outpatient role with occasional inpatient diabetes cover for the wards, working as a key clinician within the diabetes multidisciplinary teams, including the Antenatal Diabetes Service. 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 Developing professional, specialised programmes of care, including dietetic assessment, education and intervention within specialist outpatient clinics, for our patients and their carers Potential for Dietetic-led gestational diabetes management Involvement with the National Diabetes Audits Developing your teaching skills by supporting and training student dietitians 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 we 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. 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), with potential for a blend of working both onsite and from home. We have a flexible working policy that we are happy to discuss to establish suitable options for you and the department. North Devon offers a scenic and beautiful place to live. The Telegraph continues to rank Devon as the best county in England, scoring highly for natural wonders, history and culture, luxuries in their readers poll. 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. Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (potential for a 4-day or 5-day work pattern) Interview Date: To Be Confirmed Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, inclusive of a 3.6% pay award which will be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation date, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2024/5 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers) For further information please contact Michael Titmus, Advanced Practice Dietitian and Adult Dietetics Outpatient Team Lead on 01271 322 306 or email michael.titmus@nhs.net 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.