Job summary
Do you have an interest in health and nutrition? Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference and provide excellent care to those who need it?
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in Urgent and Intermediate Care in Pembrokeshire.
We are an innovative, comprehensive multidisciplinary team (MDT) of Dietitians, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners, Nurses, GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Paramedic Practitioners, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Physician Associates, Social Workers, Reablement Workers and Third Sector Agents striving to deliver the right care and support at the right time in the right place for patients.
The Intermediate Care MDT work together to deliver patient care in a holistic, person-centred manner, supporting patients, to stay/return in a safe manner to their own homes in line with Welsh government 6 goals policy to enable improved care, outcomes, experience and value.
The post holder will assist with nutritional screening and cascading nutritional knowledge to the MDT and public with training and education sessions. They will support the Dietitian and wider MDT to identify patients at risk of malnutrition, by conducting nutritional assessments and providing nutrition support. The primary aim being empowering patients to improve their nutritional status and prevent deconditioning by making achievable positive change.
Main duties of the job
- Support the delivery of a variety of specialist nutrition and dietetic assessment , treatments and interventions in line with agreed guidelines,protocols and care pathways.
- Develop andmodify nutritional care plans for patients with predictable recovery / deterioration.
- Support monitoring and evaluation of nutrition and dietetic interventions in line with prescribed care.
- Demonstrate significant knowledge of nutrition and the impact of the patient medical condition in order to adapt any nutrition and dietetic guidance given and use initiative appropriately based on presentation.
- Work in partnership with pharmacy, GP Practices, social care andthe MDT to ensure nutrition and dietetic therapeutic intervention is effectively facilitated.
- Actively support improvements in standards of nutritional caretransferrable from the acute to the community setting.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition interventions and care, including monitoring of systems and processes undertaken by teams outside of dietetics.
- Support the dietetic team with planning , delivery and evaluation of scripted education and training sessions to a range of staff and patient groups.
- Problem-solve to reduce the impact of nutrition related issues on patient outcomes.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
To apply you should have a NVQ Level 3 or equivalent plus relevant clinical experience working in a healthcare setting
We are looking for a proactive, motivated and compassionate individual whos passionate about the value of community rehabilitation and to maintain momentum in transforming our community services across organisations for the people of Pembrokeshire and future generations.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 05/06/2025THIS POST IS FIXED TERM UNTIL 01.07.26 DUE TO FUNDING
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
To apply you should have a NVQ Level 3 or equivalent plus relevant clinical experience working in a healthcare setting
We are looking for a proactive, motivated and compassionate individual whos passionate about the value of community rehabilitation and to maintain momentum in transforming our community services across organisations for the people of Pembrokeshire and future generations.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 05/06/2025THIS POST IS FIXED TERM UNTIL 01.07.26 DUE TO FUNDING
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Nutrition, Health or other relevant qualification equivalent to a minimum of 120 credits at level 4 or NVQ or Diploma Level 3 or equivalent, and prepared to complete 120 credits at level 4 relevant to role within 2 years of appointment with equivalent level 4 experience
- GCSE Maths and English (grade A-C) or Essential Skills in Wales (ESiW)
- Good command of English Language and can apply basic Maths
- IT proficient
- Knowledge and understanding of the evidence-base underpinning nutrition in healthcare
Desirable
- Level 4 Therapy Apprenticeship
- Relevant courses to support nutrition / clinical work
- IT knowledge of data collection systems
- Professional, technical or academic qualification which relate to nutrition or clinical practice up to 180 credits at Level 4.
- Motivational interviewing trained
Experience
Essential
- Experience in healthcare, well-being, nutrition or experience as a support worker in a nursing or therapy service or associated field.
Desirable
- Experience as a Dietetic support worker
- Additional clinical or health care related experience
- Experience of working with groups of patients
- Supervisory experience
Other
Essential
- Ability and willingness to travel across sites and undertake patient visits as required
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Nutrition, Health or other relevant qualification equivalent to a minimum of 120 credits at level 4 or NVQ or Diploma Level 3 or equivalent, and prepared to complete 120 credits at level 4 relevant to role within 2 years of appointment with equivalent level 4 experience
- GCSE Maths and English (grade A-C) or Essential Skills in Wales (ESiW)
- Good command of English Language and can apply basic Maths
- IT proficient
- Knowledge and understanding of the evidence-base underpinning nutrition in healthcare
Desirable
- Level 4 Therapy Apprenticeship
- Relevant courses to support nutrition / clinical work
- IT knowledge of data collection systems
- Professional, technical or academic qualification which relate to nutrition or clinical practice up to 180 credits at Level 4.
- Motivational interviewing trained
Experience
Essential
- Experience in healthcare, well-being, nutrition or experience as a support worker in a nursing or therapy service or associated field.
Desirable
- Experience as a Dietetic support worker
- Additional clinical or health care related experience
- Experience of working with groups of patients
- Supervisory experience
Other
Essential
- Ability and willingness to travel across sites and undertake patient visits as required
Desirable
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).
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).
