Job summary
Hywel Dda UHB has an exciting opportunity to expand prehabilitation through to rehabilitation services support patients in preparation for cancer treatment, during their cancer treatments, and for rehabilitation following their treatments. We are seeking an exceptional, inspirational, dynamic and experienced dietitian to support the MDT to deliver an innovative virtual cancer therapies service.
Hywel Dda UHB's "Prehab through to Rehab" programme supports people throughout their cancer treatments by enhancing patients clinical, functional and wellbeing outcomes, as well as improving patient experience.
Main duties of the job
Working as a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will provide support in the development and ongoing quality assurance of the service, undertaking evaluation, audit and contributing to research.
Applications are invited from individuals with demonstrable experience in working with people with cancer. They should be interested in working as part of a MDT therapy service, which actively supports professional development and is committed to excellent patient care and service improvement.
We are seeking to appoint a proactive, motivated and compassionate individual, whose values are aligned to those of Hywel Dda University Health Board:
- Putting people at the heart of everything that we do
- Working together to be the best that we can be
- Striving to deliver and develop excellent services
The post holder will be expected to travel across the Health Board footprint at times. Mileage allowance is payable and a lease car scheme is available.
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.
We are open to considering flexible working, supporting you to achieve a good work - life balance and high job satisfaction.
Three counties video -https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
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 02/10/2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
We are open to considering flexible working, supporting you to achieve a good work - life balance and high job satisfaction.
Three counties video -https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
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 02/10/2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- HCPC Registration with a degree in Dietetics
- Specialist clinical knowledge of adult cancer nutritional care and dietetics nutrition; 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 motivational interviewing training
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
Language Skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- HCPC Registration with a degree in Dietetics
- Specialist clinical knowledge of adult cancer nutritional care and dietetics nutrition; 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 motivational interviewing training
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
Language Skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
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).
