Job summary
Do you have experience engaging with communities? Would you like to bring your skills to our supportive, innovative, high achieving public health dietetic team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board?
The opportunity has arisen to engage a Bank Dietetic Assistant Practitioner to work with adults, children and families to deliver a range of community based initiatives; utilising a range of agreed approaches to support positive changes to food, nutrition, and physical activity behaviours. They will support the local delivery and evaluation of Nutrition Skills for LifeTM services.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will receive a range of training opportunities and work alongside fellow Dietetic Assistant Practitioners in Public Health Dietetics, under the guidance of the Senior Public Health Dietitians. They will receive weekly supervision sessions with a registered dietitian and will work closely with a range of partner agencies to promote positive healthy lifestyle behaviours.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
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
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through a combination of credited training, short courses and experience. Knowledge of public health nutritional messages and current services
Desirable
- Teaching or training qualification Food Hygiene Certificate Agored Cymru Level 2 Community Food and Nutrition Skills Working towards obtaining level 4 credits in line with the Health Care Support Worker Framework
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in NHS, social care or community setting Experience of team working Experience dealing with telephone enquires Experience of using Windows, Microsoft Office , Outlook packages and experience of data inputting, Experience working with groups
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant courses/conferences Experience of presenting to small groups
Aptitude and Abilities Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently with community groups and experience working with groups Ability to work as part of a team Excellent communication skills - verbal and written Ability to prioritise workload according to service needs
Desirable
- The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Confident and self motivated Flexible approach to work in order to meet service needs Able to deal with moderate physical activity e,g. transportation of equipment to groups and setting up of suitable group environment Professional manner and appearance Positive, enthusiastic approach
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through a combination of credited training, short courses and experience. Knowledge of public health nutritional messages and current services
Desirable
- Teaching or training qualification Food Hygiene Certificate Agored Cymru Level 2 Community Food and Nutrition Skills Working towards obtaining level 4 credits in line with the Health Care Support Worker Framework
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in NHS, social care or community setting Experience of team working Experience dealing with telephone enquires Experience of using Windows, Microsoft Office , Outlook packages and experience of data inputting, Experience working with groups
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant courses/conferences Experience of presenting to small groups
Aptitude and Abilities Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently with community groups and experience working with groups Ability to work as part of a team Excellent communication skills - verbal and written Ability to prioritise workload according to service needs
Desirable
- The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Confident and self motivated Flexible approach to work in order to meet service needs Able to deal with moderate physical activity e,g. transportation of equipment to groups and setting up of suitable group environment Professional manner and appearance Positive, enthusiastic approach
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).
