Dietetic Assistant - Public Health

Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 9 MONTHS DUE 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 and health, 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 (part time or full time) to support delivery of our Public Health Dietetic Service in the Wrexham and Flintshire areas of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

The Dietetic Assistant will work with the Dietitians and fellow team members to support implementation, delivery and evaluation of best practice in relation to Public Health Nutrition, working as an integral member of, and in partnership with multi-agency community teams. You will work with an established team dedicated to providing quality assured food and nutrition programmes and activities as part of Nutrition Skills for LifeTM. The successful candidate will work alongside our existing dietetic support worker to deliver award winning courses and sessions in the community, such as 'Come and Cook with your Child', 'Come and Cook', and 'Eat Smart Save Better'.

You will also be part of the wider dietetics department, joining an enthusiastic and friendly team delivering services in acute, primary care, and public health.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support and assist the dietetics team in implementing prevention focused food and nutrition programmes across Wrexham and Flintshire. This includes delivery of nutrition education and practical cooking courses to a variety of community groups.

As a Dietetic Assistant, the post holder will have specific responsibilities in carrying out delegated public health activities independently with selected dietetic service users in the community, working under regular supervision of Registered Dietitians, and proactively supporting the Dietitians with appropriate clerical and administrative duties.

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.