Job summary
Specialist Area- Complex Obesity. To further develop, manage and co-ordinate a community dietetic service for a defined specialist client group, Level 2 and Specialist Weight Management. Clinical work will involve working closely with an MDT comprising Medical, Nursing, Psychological, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Specialties. Team Leader duties will include operational management of a Level 2 team of specialist Dietitians and Health Care Support Workers, this role is shared with the Diabetes Specialist Team Leader making up the whole Chronic Conditions Management Community Service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is the lead clinician for:-
Management and delivery of overall dietetic service to specialist weight management service including all stages of development, implementation and evaluation. Working in partnership with key stakeholders to enable delivery of the service objectives within the available resource
To collaborate with the Psychologist in the design, delivery and evaluation of nutrition and dietetic component of group education courses that are evidence based, using education theories and to an appropriate level for the target audience. This may include:
o Formal PowerPoint presentations to large groups face to face or virtually.
o Informal teaching sessions with food models, activities and group work including patient group education sessions, tutorials.
Production of regular monitoring and evaluation reports for the Health Board, on service delivery including dietetic needs assessment, development, evaluation and financial performance.
Supervision of a team of highly Specialist Dietitians working across Weight Management and Diabetes
To develop and co-ordinate the dietetic service for this area, undertaking research and audit to enable you to fully evaluate the continual effectiveness of the service
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of current HPC registration. Degree or equivalent, or post graduate qualification in dietetics. Member of the BDA or covered by professional indemnity insurance. Attendance at relevant accredited courses/conferences to demonstrate postgraduate professional development. MSc or equivalent postgraduate experience/training, including teaching qualification or clinical educator's course. Post registration behaviour change and /or motivational interviewing training and experience.
Desirable
- Evidence of audit and research Food Hygiene Certificate or working towards this
Experience
Essential
- A range of post registration experience of working with a wide range of clients across a variety of clinical settings including the community and weight management. Understanding of professional ethics and application in practice. Evidence of on-going CPD. Experience of service delivery in a variety of different clinical / community settings Experience of student training. Experience of research methodology in particular evaluation of community nutrition projects. Experience of developing evidence-based resources, guidelines, protocols and policies. Experience of project work
Desirable
- Experience of work in a Leadership role
Skills
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills - ability to communicate highly complex sensitive information Organisational and project management skills Well organised methods of working. Ability to work effectively within a team Report writing & IT skills Clinical Supervisory / Clinical Educator skills Budget Management skills Analytical skills Accurate keyboard/nutritional analysis skills Audit and research skills Accurate anthropometric measurement skills. Behaviour change / motivational interviewing skills. Good time management Good record keeping Advanced clinical reasoning skills Development of nutrition education training skills. Effective presentation skills using a variety of teaching methods to promote adult learning Prioritisation skills Critical appraisal skills
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Complex weight management. Including obesity medications. Knowledge of nutritional requirements of adults. Awareness of Health & Safety risk and clinical governance. vulnerable adult procedures Knowledge of multi-cultural population
Other
Essential
- To be flexible to the needs of the service and able to work occasional evening and weekend if required Ability to travel flexibly to meet the requirements of the job
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated Enthusiastic Professional caring manner and appearance Ability to work independently and on initiative with individuals and groups Ability to respond to unpredictable work patterns and meet daily deadlines Flexible to the needs of the service/ adaptable / innovative Ability to deal with distressed clients and relatives Ability to counsel and support staff Ability to work with people from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds Ability to work with people of diverse skills, abilities and experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of current HPC registration. Degree or equivalent, or post graduate qualification in dietetics. Member of the BDA or covered by professional indemnity insurance. Attendance at relevant accredited courses/conferences to demonstrate postgraduate professional development. MSc or equivalent postgraduate experience/training, including teaching qualification or clinical educator's course. Post registration behaviour change and /or motivational interviewing training and experience.
Desirable
- Evidence of audit and research Food Hygiene Certificate or working towards this
Experience
Essential
- A range of post registration experience of working with a wide range of clients across a variety of clinical settings including the community and weight management. Understanding of professional ethics and application in practice. Evidence of on-going CPD. Experience of service delivery in a variety of different clinical / community settings Experience of student training. Experience of research methodology in particular evaluation of community nutrition projects. Experience of developing evidence-based resources, guidelines, protocols and policies. Experience of project work
Desirable
- Experience of work in a Leadership role
Skills
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills - ability to communicate highly complex sensitive information Organisational and project management skills Well organised methods of working. Ability to work effectively within a team Report writing & IT skills Clinical Supervisory / Clinical Educator skills Budget Management skills Analytical skills Accurate keyboard/nutritional analysis skills Audit and research skills Accurate anthropometric measurement skills. Behaviour change / motivational interviewing skills. Good time management Good record keeping Advanced clinical reasoning skills Development of nutrition education training skills. Effective presentation skills using a variety of teaching methods to promote adult learning Prioritisation skills Critical appraisal skills
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Complex weight management. Including obesity medications. Knowledge of nutritional requirements of adults. Awareness of Health & Safety risk and clinical governance. vulnerable adult procedures Knowledge of multi-cultural population
Other
Essential
- To be flexible to the needs of the service and able to work occasional evening and weekend if required Ability to travel flexibly to meet the requirements of the job
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated Enthusiastic Professional caring manner and appearance Ability to work independently and on initiative with individuals and groups Ability to respond to unpredictable work patterns and meet daily deadlines Flexible to the needs of the service/ adaptable / innovative Ability to deal with distressed clients and relatives Ability to counsel and support staff Ability to work with people from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds Ability to work with people of diverse skills, abilities and experience
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 known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
