Job summary
This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 07.07.2027 due to funding. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic dietitian to join our well respected community dietetic team in Carmarthenshire, as an experienced dietitian for community and integrated care.
This post is a fixed term, 2 year opportunity and offers an ideal opportunity for a dietitian looking to develop their clinical skills, or an existing experienced dietitian that would like to specialise in community dietetics. The post-holder will fully embed themselves as part of a wider MDT, supporting embedding nutrition/hydration as part of models of care and driving forward innovation. The post-holder base is Carmarthenshire and we welcome applicants who would like to discuss flexible working opportunities, in terms of the way the hours are worked.
Working for us means you will join a rapidly growing, supportive and innovative team. You will be supported in your role and will have the opportunity to access training /education as well as higher education opportunities. You may be interested in this post if you want a full time role.
Main duties of the job
Acting as experienced dietitian for the community integrated care team, working collaboratively with proximal community multidisciplinary services, to strengthen communication and clinical delivery across community settings.
You will be managing a varied caseload of dietetic referrals for adults with nutritional support needs; working as part of the community dietetics team, you will provide specialist dietetic advice, in relation to nutritional management and produce a coordinated care plan. Supporting, embedding and strengthening the nutritional screening at the 'front door', you will be part of rapid response pathway and models of care, including providing training and education; accredited training to therapy assistant practitioners and others; working as part of the front door model to de-escalate risk.
You will support the wider community nutritional support team, by providing supervision and training alongside other experienced dietitians, ensuring, effective prioritisation of referrals and that dietetic pathways and processes are fully embedded.
The role will ensure you deliver dietetic care in a variety of settings to meet the needs of the patient, including undertaking home visits, attending care home/residential settings, community hospitals and providing group education and working across virtual platforms.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
If you are ready for an exciting career change or opportunity and would like to work in a beautiful setting alongside a dynamic, welcoming and supportive team in a role that enables you to clinically lead and drive forward change, then this is the role for you!
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
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: 20/08/25
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
If you are ready for an exciting career change or opportunity and would like to work in a beautiful setting alongside a dynamic, welcoming and supportive team in a role that enables you to clinically lead and drive forward change, then this is the role for you!
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
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: 20/08/25
Person Specification
Qualifications & knowledge
Essential
- HCPC registration with a Degree in Dietetics
- Specialist clinical knowledge of adult nutritional care and dietetics including nutritional support and clinically assisted nutrition; qualifications acquired through specialist training to post graduate diploma level or equivalent clinical experience
- Completed Clinical Supervisory Skills training or equivalent
- Knowledge of, and ability to apply evidence-base to inform dietetic care
- Working knowledge of professional and clinical guidance and policy relevant to the specialist area
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodology in practice
Desirable
- Completed the BDA PENG programme
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in community dietetics within the NHS or similar health care establishment
- Consolidated and broad experience of managing a complex and varied clinical caseload using established clinical reasoning
- Planning and delivery of clinical knowledge-based dietetic and nutrition education and training
- Participation in project / quality improvement / development / clinical audit work, with demonstrable outcomes
- Student training
- Interpreting evidence into clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience of delivering clinical supervision
- Delegation to unregistered staff
- Member of a professional network or specialist group
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
- Able to travel to provide specialist support / cross site cover
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & knowledge
Essential
- HCPC registration with a Degree in Dietetics
- Specialist clinical knowledge of adult nutritional care and dietetics including nutritional support and clinically assisted nutrition; qualifications acquired through specialist training to post graduate diploma level or equivalent clinical experience
- Completed Clinical Supervisory Skills training or equivalent
- Knowledge of, and ability to apply evidence-base to inform dietetic care
- Working knowledge of professional and clinical guidance and policy relevant to the specialist area
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodology in practice
Desirable
- Completed the BDA PENG programme
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in community dietetics within the NHS or similar health care establishment
- Consolidated and broad experience of managing a complex and varied clinical caseload using established clinical reasoning
- Planning and delivery of clinical knowledge-based dietetic and nutrition education and training
- Participation in project / quality improvement / development / clinical audit work, with demonstrable outcomes
- Student training
- Interpreting evidence into clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience of delivering clinical supervision
- Delegation to unregistered staff
- Member of a professional network or specialist group
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
- Able to travel to provide specialist support / cross site cover
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).
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).
