Job summary
A rare opportunity has arisen for anenthusiastic, dynamic dietitian to lead a rural dietetic service, in Powys Teaching Health Board, mid Wales. As part of Therapies and Health Science Leadership Team, you will operationally and strategically lead the growing Dietetic service and contribute to Powys Livewell strategy.
Over recent years the Department has expanded core services and now has established leads for Adults, Paediatrics, Medicines Management and Public Health. The post also provides professional leadership to dietitians in other services including oncology, eating disorders and weight management services. The service supports a varied caseload, including inpatients, public health programmes, and links with secondary and tertiary care centres to deliver Value Based Healthcare.
Wales is a great place to work as an HCP, celebrating their work through Strategic Programme Primary Care (SPPC), Welsh Dietetic Leaders Group, and BDA Bwrdd Cymru and Branches. PTHB provides an exciting work environment for aspiring leaders supporting training opportunities and study appropriate to the role.
The postholder would be well supported by Head of Therapies and other Heads of Service, and would drive forward opportunities for the profession and assistants to promote nutritional care across Powys.
For an informal chat, please call Victoria Deakins (Head of AHPs and Health Care Scientists)
Base to be agreed and can be any site within Powys Teaching Health Board
Main duties of the job
The Head of Dietetics is a professional leader within the Therapies and Health Science services. The post holder will be accountable for:
- Providing professional leadership and advice to the dietetics service and the organisation;
- Operational management of the dietetic services across Powys;
- Development, provision and evaluation of a comprehensive clinical dietetics service;
- Providing advice on a wide range of dietetics matters to patients, service users, carers and clinicians;
- To lead on specific clinical audits, research and quality improvement projects;
- Holding a highly complex clinical caseload.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the detailed job description and person specification attached for the main responsibilities.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the detailed job description and person specification attached for the main responsibilities.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Diploma/Degree - Dietetics (A)
- Leadership or management qualification/ training (A)
- Risk management training
- Registered with HCPC
- Working towards Masters level of education or equivalent experience
- Documented evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Membership of special interest group
- Completion of MSc
Experience
Essential
- Varied post graduate clinical experience
- Experience of a specialist clinical area
- Leadership experience and supervision of senior staff and teams
- Experience of operationally managing a team or service
- Experience of managing budgets and financial planning
- Experience of managing a range of HR issues
- Experience of Service Development and successful budgeting management
- Proven track record of delivering against set objectives and achieving key targets and analyse complex information on a range of clinical and professional information(I)
Desirable
- Experience of cross boundary/ agency working
- Research experience
- Experience of working in a complex organisation
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Diploma/Degree - Dietetics (A)
- Leadership or management qualification/ training (A)
- Risk management training
- Registered with HCPC
- Working towards Masters level of education or equivalent experience
- Documented evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Membership of special interest group
- Completion of MSc
Experience
Essential
- Varied post graduate clinical experience
- Experience of a specialist clinical area
- Leadership experience and supervision of senior staff and teams
- Experience of operationally managing a team or service
- Experience of managing budgets and financial planning
- Experience of managing a range of HR issues
- Experience of Service Development and successful budgeting management
- Proven track record of delivering against set objectives and achieving key targets and analyse complex information on a range of clinical and professional information(I)
Desirable
- Experience of cross boundary/ agency working
- Research experience
- Experience of working in a complex organisation
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).
