Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 3 Renal Dietetic Support Worker to work within the Renal Nutrition and Dietetic team at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.

Main duties of the job

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.

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 peoples 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.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

More detail about the role

Having GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Mathematics and qualifications to NVQ level 3 or equivalent are required along with previous healthcare experience or experience in a food related environment. You need a desire to work with patients and the Healthcare team and to be enthusiastic, organised, flexible and a team player.

The role will involve supporting the renal dietetic team to provide a service to renal inpatients and outpatients under the care of Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be a key link between the Renal Dietetic team and the renal inpatient ward. They will review patients nutritional intake after assessment and plan made by the registered dietitian. They may make alterations to nutritional care plans (within protocols and scope of practice) as they monitor patient progression.

Any patient falling outside their scope of practice, or who are deteriorating, are referred onto the registered dietitian. The post holder will regularly work independently with the supervision of a Registered Dietitian.

The role has an administrative element including office organisation duties and preparing, agendas / note taking at team meetings. Please refer to the job description for further details.

Training will be given and there will be an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills through the Trusts Personal Development Review process.

Exeter is a small city that packs a big punch, it is vibrant, attractive with an interesting history. It hosts many sporting events, food festivals and concerts. Exeter is very close to the sea and equally close to the moors for those who enjoy the outdoors. It is well served by public transport and is at the end of the M5.

Working Pattern : hours per week. Monday to Friday 8 : 30 to16 : 30.

Interview Date : To be confirmed.

Pay : The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2024-5 rates, inclusive of a 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 : Angeline Taylor, Renal Dietetic Team Lead or Sharon Huish, Renal Dietetic Service Lead on 01392402524

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.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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