Lead Dietitian - Diabetes Prevention

Job summary

Are you ready to use your dietetic expertise and leadership skills to have a real impact in the prevention of disease? A unique opportunity has arisen to join an exciting new programme, leading on the delivery of a model of care which has proven results in preventing diabetes.

Using your dietetic knowledge and leadership skills, unlock your potential to lead and influence the practice of others, multiplying our ability to prevent this chronic disease.

Working in an integrated way within primary care you will support the development of nutritional knowledge and behaviour change skills of health care support workers and dietetic assistants to deliver brief intervention for those at risk of type 2 diabetes. The role is fully supported by the national programme lead and team with programme protocols, resources, training courses for support workers and evaluation tools.

Whilst experience of working within Diabetes will be advantageous, it is not essential for this role.

Main duties of the job

Clinically lead the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of best practice in relation to diabetes prevention for West IHC working as an integral member of and in partnership with primary care and the national programme team.

Support others in the delivery of highly specialist seamless care to individuals and groups who are at high risk of developing diabetes; supporting management of complex cases and promoting empowerment of individuals to self manage their condition.

Team leads delegated staff ensuring consistent evidence based standards of care and effective multi-disciplinary working across BCUHB.

Work with the other team leads within the area to ensure that there is consistent leadership of staff - particularly in times of leave or sickness. Forge and develop relationships within the other areas of the health board.

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

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential for this post; both English and welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. We offer a programme of support for those with an interest in learning welsh.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.