Dietitian Specialist (Paediatric Eating Disorders)

Rdehospital; Exeter; On-site; GBP 47,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Exeter is seeking a dedicated Dietitian Specialist in Paediatric Eating Disorders. This role focuses on patient care, including developing and tailoring individual care plans, and working within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have relevant dietetic qualifications and a passion for improving patients' lives through effective dietary management. The position offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary range from £47,810 to £54,710, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Access to occupational health services

27 days paid annual leave

Staff discounts on shopping

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have experience in managing patient care within eating disorders.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Capability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient support and create individualized care plans.
• Work within a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic.
• Support dietary adaptations and parent education sessions.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Negotiation skills

Experience in dietetics

Education

Relevant degree in Dietetics

Job description

Vacancies Dietitian Specialist (Paediatric Eating Disorders)

Role Summary

We are looking for an individual who is driven and keen to implement change in the dynamic world of eating disorders. If you are wanting to make a difference to the lives of those living with an eating disorder, focusing on individualised care, developing advanced communication and negotiation skills as well as supporting team formulation, we have the job for you.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

We have a 0.6 WTE, permanent Band 6 to Band 7 development role, for a paediatric dietitian with specialist skills within eating disorders or wishing to specialise in this area.

The role will involve providing inpatient support on our acute ward, tailoring individual care plans and implementing dietary adaptations and the Peace pathway where appropriate.

You will also be part of a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic, working alongside our specialist team of medical, nursing and CAMHS staff. There will be opportunity to work alongside our CAMHS colleagues in providing dietetic support to parent education sessions.

You will be supported by a Band 7 eating disorders dietitian as well as a highly skilled paediatric dietetic team, who welcome new ideas and support individuals\' personal development. We’d love to hear from you if you have varied band 6 experience as long as you are enthusiastic and eager to learn. We can provide full training to the right candidate.

Working Pattern:

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact:April Stevens - Highly Specialist Eating Disorders Dietitian at [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 TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

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 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.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

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.

Dietitian Specialist (Paediatric Eating Disorders)

• Salary Band 7: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-1350-12460
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 20 February, 2026
• Job Category Allied Health Professional
• Staff Group Allied Health Professionals