Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Dietitian to join our innovative, supportive and motivated acute team of dietitians based at the Prince Charles Hospital.
The successful candidate will share our values and vision of an integrated acute dietetic team. You will be joining a forward thinking group of dietitians who are part of a dynamic Dietetic Department of over 90 dietitians and support staff.
You will be responsible for a specialist caseload of inpatients, outpatient clinic and supervision of dietitians, support workers and students.
We are creating innovative offers of assessment, advice and intervention, building strong integrated teams and designing a seamless pathway for our patients with our patients.
The right candidate will have a strong team ethos and will value the importance of involving the clinical teams as an integral part of the service development.
Main duties of the job
Principal duties include :
- To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/client centred principles, (e.g. nutrition support and enteral feeding).
- To assess, plan, evaluate and implement Dietetic interventions in specialist inpatients and outpatient clinics.
- To implement aspects of the treatment plan with autonomy, taking sole responsibility for the patient's safety when undertaking community work.
- To work in partnership with other members of the multidisciplinary team
- To maintain clinical records in accordance with legal requirements and professional standards.
- To develop skills and knowledge through continued personal and professional development.
- Demonstrates at all times, personal behaviour congruent with professional status.
- To promote and represent the Department and Organisation both internally and externally to the organisation and provide colleagues with professional advice and opinion in a professional manner
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
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.
This is an exciting time for AHPs in CTMUHB a time of exciting and progressive change, a time where we are looking for visionary team members at all levels to guide and implement this change.
Your career progression is important to us and CTM has an excellent L&D offer as well as support for external learning.
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.
This is an exciting time for AHPs in CTMUHB a time of exciting and progressive change, a time where we are looking for visionary team members at all levels to guide and implement this change.
Your career progression is important to us and CTM has an excellent L&D offer as well as support for external learning.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- BSc. Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent Dietetic Degree/Qualification with state registration.
- Evidence of postgraduate study to Diploma level or relevant CPD in specialist clinical area.
- Knowledge of current reports and publications underpinning this post.
- Registered with the Health Care Professions Council.
- Clinical Supervisory Skills Training.
- Aware of Current developments in Dietetic practice.
- Committed to evidence base clinically effective practice
Desirable
- Behaviour modification training or motivational interviewing training and or skills.
- Appreciation of factors influencing the health of the local population.
- Member of BDA Specialist group
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate clinical experience, including this area of specialty.
- Experience of successful multi-disciplinary team working.
- Experience of presenting to groups and delivering Group Education.
- Experience of working autonomously.
Skills
Essential
- understanding and acknowledges motivational principles in relation to change management
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Good motivational skills.
- Computer literate with standard keyboard skills.
- Excellent Analytical skills.
- Negotiating skills.
- Self motivating.
Desirable
- The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level.
- Presentation skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- BSc. Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent Dietetic Degree/Qualification with state registration.
- Evidence of postgraduate study to Diploma level or relevant CPD in specialist clinical area.
- Knowledge of current reports and publications underpinning this post.
- Registered with the Health Care Professions Council.
- Clinical Supervisory Skills Training.
- Aware of Current developments in Dietetic practice.
- Committed to evidence base clinically effective practice
Desirable
- Behaviour modification training or motivational interviewing training and or skills.
- Appreciation of factors influencing the health of the local population.
- Member of BDA Specialist group
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate clinical experience, including this area of specialty.
- Experience of successful multi-disciplinary team working.
- Experience of presenting to groups and delivering Group Education.
- Experience of working autonomously.
Skills
Essential
- understanding and acknowledges motivational principles in relation to change management
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Good motivational skills.
- Computer literate with standard keyboard skills.
- Excellent Analytical skills.
- Negotiating skills.
- Self motivating.
Desirable
- The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level.
- Presentation skills.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Prince Charles Hospital,
Gurnos Estate
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 9DT
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
