Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Paediatric Specialist Dietitian

The closing date is 22 May 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced dietitian to expand their knowledge and skills in paediatrics. This post will be based at the Grange University hospital but will include out patient clinics at locations across the health board.

The post holder will have already attained a sound knowledge and understanding of either general paediatric dietetics or other specialities within dietetics. Paediatric experience is desirable but not essential as training and supervision will be provided. CPD opportunities will be provided including shadowing other specialities and relevant BDA modules.

The Aneurin Bevan paediatric team is a dynamic, highly specialised team of dietitians and supported by dedicated paediatric support workers and admin support.

Whilst some previous experience and post registration training in this speciality is ideal, we will consider those who haven't, to undertake a one-year training competency framework under Annex 21, 75% Band 6. During this year you will obtain the relevant training and experience to meet the full competency framework of this Band 6 role and will be able to undertake all duties within this specialist dietitian job description.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will will work with the acute team covering the children's wards and neonatal unit at the Grange University Hospital. They will be responsible for a general paediatric dietetic outpatient clinic and will have the opportunity to deliver group education to families and other health professionals.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Details

Date posted

08 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum. Annex 21 applies at 75% one year development post

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-AHP085-0525

Job locations

Grange University Hospital

Caerleon Road, Llanfrechfa

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN


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 and Knowledge

Essential

  • Dietetics degree or post graduate diploma or masters in dietetics
  • HCPC registration as a dietitian

Desirable

  • Completion of masters level paediatric dietetic training

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of a strong interest in paediatric dietetics
  • Passionate and enthusiastic about paediatric dietetics

Desirable

  • Experience of managing paediatric patients
Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Dietetics degree or post graduate diploma or masters in dietetics
  • HCPC registration as a dietitian

Desirable

  • Completion of masters level paediatric dietetic training

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of a strong interest in paediatric dietetics
  • Passionate and enthusiastic about paediatric dietetics

Desirable

  • Experience of managing paediatric patients

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Grange University Hospital

Caerleon Road, Llanfrechfa

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Grange University Hospital

Caerleon Road, Llanfrechfa

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Paediatric dietetic manager

Claire Baker

claire.baker@wales.nhs.uk

01633234288

Details

Date posted

08 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum. Annex 21 applies at 75% one year development post

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-AHP085-0525

Job locations

Grange University Hospital

Caerleon Road, Llanfrechfa

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN


Supporting documents

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