Job summary
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to apply for a Band 6 rotational dietetic post alternating between Major Trauma and Critical Care, with ongoing clinical cover provided across both areas throughout the rotation.
We are looking for a motivated and forward-thinking dietitian to join the multidisciplinary teams within Critical Care and on the Polytrauma Ward at the University Hospital of Wales. This post offers an excellent chance to develop advanced clinical skills in a fast-paced, specialist environment.
You will contribute to the largest Critical Care Unit in Wales and the Tertiary Major Trauma Centre (MTC), a key service within the South West and Mid Wales Trauma Network. This provides varied clinical exposure and strong professional links across six health board areas.
Applicants should have experience in acute dietetics. Experience in critical care, major trauma, neurosurgery or spinal injuries is desirable but not essential. Strong communication, teaching and teamwork skills are essential.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent relationship management skills and a practical, forward thinking approach to service development and evaluation and the ability to work in a team. You will work within a friendly and highly skilled department providing secondary and tertiary care and have numerous opportunities for professional and personal development. The team is committed to providing a seven day service to the hospital. You will be actively involved in the research, audit and the Clinical Governance agenda of the department and Health Board.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of multi-cultural population
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of well developed communication skills
- Critical appraisal / analytical skills
- MDT / team working skills evident
Desirable
- Research, audit/service development evidence
- Motivational interviewing/ behaviour change skills
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience of working with a broad range of patients across a variety of clinical settings
Desirable
- Student training experience
- QI/Audit/Service development experience
- Experience of working in specialist settings
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of current HPC registration
- Degree, or equivalent, or post graduate qualification in dietetics
- Member of the British Dietetic Association or covered by professional indemnity insurance
Desirable
- Post registration behaviour change training.
- Membership of relevant special interest groups
- MSc or its equivalent level of knowledge & advanced post-graduate training / experience in specialist clinical dietetics
Person Specification
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of multi-cultural population
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of well developed communication skills
- Critical appraisal / analytical skills
- MDT / team working skills evident
Desirable
- Research, audit/service development evidence
- Motivational interviewing/ behaviour change skills
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience of working with a broad range of patients across a variety of clinical settings
Desirable
- Student training experience
- QI/Audit/Service development experience
- Experience of working in specialist settings
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of current HPC registration
- Degree, or equivalent, or post graduate qualification in dietetics
- Member of the British Dietetic Association or covered by professional indemnity insurance
Desirable
- Post registration behaviour change training.
- Membership of relevant special interest groups
- MSc or its equivalent level of knowledge & advanced post-graduate training / experience in specialist clinical dietetics
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).
