Job summary
We are looking for a clinician with a positive approach and a can-do attitude who can support and manage change able to work both independently and as part of a Team. You will support patients in a variety of community settings including out-patient clinics, home visits and Care Homes. We provide training and education across a variety of settings for Nursing and Allied HealthCare Professional colleagues.Specialist areas will include Home Enteral Tube Feeding. Sound written and verbal communication skills are essential, ideally experience in staff and performance management, and with interest in ongoing CPD and learning. The service operates from several sites across Powys so the ability to travel across the area is essential.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential for this post and English and Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
We are happy to offer this role as a development post for band 5 candidates, to support development into a Band 6 position. Upon starting the role we will agree a training and development plan and undertake a 12-24 month training programme to obtain the relevant competencies, qualifications and /or experience for the role. Full-time and part-time applicants are welcome.
Please contact Clinical Lead Dietitian, Rhiain Morris, for an informal chat about this post on: 01639 846428 or email Rhiain.Morris@wales.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The Dietetics service provides support for adults and children across Powys striving to deliver the best, evidence-based care for patients within AHP Public Health Strategic Framework for Wales.
Dietetics has input into weekly clinics and the following services; eating disorders, renal unit, home enteral feeding (HEF), diabetes, obesity and public health. You will work closely with the Clinical Lead and colleagues to run clinics, support HEF patients, and make domiciliary visits as needed
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
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
Essential
- Recognized qualification degree / equivalent in Dietetics
- Membership of HCPC
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
- Knowledge of Dietetics relevant to post
- Specialist Dietetic training in required field relevant to post requirements
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in a variety of settings and with a variety of patients
- Experience of delivering training programmes
- Evidence of ongoing CPD and awareness of current developments
- Commitment to evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Experience of student training
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Accurate keyboard skills / IT literate
- Presentations skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Planning and evaluation skills
- Able to work with individuals and groups
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Knowledge of Computer Nutritional Analysis Programme
Values/Other
Essential
- Demonstrate PTHB Values
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns, prioritise and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of partnership working
- Good record keeping skills
- Able to travel across sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognized qualification degree / equivalent in Dietetics
- Membership of HCPC
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
- Knowledge of Dietetics relevant to post
- Specialist Dietetic training in required field relevant to post requirements
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in a variety of settings and with a variety of patients
- Experience of delivering training programmes
- Evidence of ongoing CPD and awareness of current developments
- Commitment to evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Experience of student training
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Accurate keyboard skills / IT literate
- Presentations skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Planning and evaluation skills
- Able to work with individuals and groups
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Knowledge of Computer Nutritional Analysis Programme
Values/Other
Essential
- Demonstrate PTHB Values
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns, prioritise and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of partnership working
- Good record keeping skills
- Able to travel across sites
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).
