Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board for an enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Dietitian to join our team based at Princess of Wales Hospital.
The successful candidate will deliver specialist in-patient services to the adult medical, gastroenterology and surgical wards, which will include the provision of oral, enteral and parenteral nutrition. You will liaise with the MDT re advice on dietetic intervention to deliver excellent patient care. You will be responsible for a monthly outpatient clinic and education sessions, as required to nursing/medical teams. The candidate will have a key role in student training and will also work closely with a Dietetic Support Worker.
Ideally you will have clinical experience working within a variety of specialities and settings that includes working with complex medical and surgical patients. You will be an excellent communicator and have evidence of successful multidisciplinary team working. You should be able to demonstrate your drive and experience of some aspect of service or resource development and evaluation. Experience of supervising others would be advantageous.
Main duties of the job
To support the provision of health care, to the people of the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board by providing an efficient and effective dietetic service to a defined specialist caseload of patients. To have clinical responsibility for a mixed caseload made up of inpatients and outpatient clinics. To work as part of a multidisciplinary, multiagency team which will include medical, nursing, therapy staff and other colleagues and agencies both within the hospital and the community.
Principal duties include :
- To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/client centred principles, (e.g. diabetes, 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.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.
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.
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 and/or 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
- Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
- 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.
Aptitude and Abilities Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding and acknowledges motivational principles in relation to change management and gaining the co-operation of others.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Good motivational skills
- Computer literate with standard keyboard skills. Excellent Analytical skills.
- Negotiating skills. Self motivating.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.
- Presentation skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or 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
- Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
- 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.
Aptitude and Abilities Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding and acknowledges motivational principles in relation to change management and gaining the co-operation of others.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Good motivational skills
- Computer literate with standard keyboard skills. Excellent Analytical skills.
- Negotiating skills. Self motivating.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.
- 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).
