Dietetic Assistant - Weight Management

Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

Are you interested in nutrition, health and weight management, and looking to develop your skills in an exciting role? Then come and join our dynamic Dietetic team based in North Wales!

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Dietetic Assistant to facilitate the delivery of the Level 2 Adult Weight Management Service across Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB). The service aligns to the All Wales Weight Management Pathway at Level 2, and offers evidence based opportunities for people in North Wales who wish to lose weight to improve their health.

Main duties of the job

The Dietetic Assistant will support the Dietitians in their development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of best practice in relation to the Level 2 Weight Management Service across the Health Board, working as an integral member of, and in partnership with multi-agency teams. The current team includes a Service Lead, Team Lead Dietitians, Specialist Dietitians, Dietetic Assistants and Admin support, working across the Health Board.

You will also remain a key member of the wider dietetic team, joining an enthusiastic and friendly team of over 80 dietitians and assistants delivering services in acute and primary care, and public health and delivering clinical placements for students.

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.

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