Job summary
Are you a Dietitian interested in bariatric surgery? Are you looking for a band 6 opportunity to work with the only specialist team in South Wales? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Dietitian with an interest in Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery to work for the Welsh Institute of Metabolic and Obesity Surgery (WIMOS) within Swansea Bay University Health Board.
This is a permanent, full time (working 37.5 hours per week) post and will be based in Morriston Hospital with blended working available.
Main duties of the job
The post would be suitable for a dietitian who has an interest in weight management and behaviour change. They should also have knowledge and experience of working within MDTs.
WIMOS is a multi-professional team providing a specialist bariatric service for people at Level 4 of the All Wales Weight Management Pathway. You will have a varied caseload supporting and preparing bariatric patients prior to their planned surgery as well as monitoring their progress in the post-operative phase supported and managed by a band 7 specialist Dietitian.
We offer departmental CPD time to support your development and are committed to the development of teaching and presentation skills, evidenced based practice, research and clinical audit. You will be supported in attending relevant professional networking meetings and interest groups.
We are happy to discuss this position with interested candidates. Please contact Sioned.Quirke@wales.nhs.uk for more information.
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About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
Essential
- B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
- HCPC Registered
- Post registration training in relevant area
Desirable
- Student clinical educators course
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of a wide variety of clinical knowledge at band 5 level
- Documented evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Knowledge of how to assess the readiness of a bariatric surgery candidate for surgery and/or important dietetic management considerations in the review of these patients after surgery
Experience
Essential
- Experience of service delivery in a variety of different clinical settings since HCPC registration.
- Experience of working with patients with diverse healthcare needs
- Student training experience
- Experience facilitating patient or staff education programmes.
Desirable
- Experience of supervising/ mentoring staff
- Experience of working with patients following bariatric surgery
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills with people from diverse backgrounds
- Group presentation skills
- Ability to work effectively single handedly with individuals
- Evaluation and audit skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions, prioritising workload in accordance with patient and service need
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
- HCPC Registered
- Post registration training in relevant area
Desirable
- Student clinical educators course
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of a wide variety of clinical knowledge at band 5 level
- Documented evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Knowledge of how to assess the readiness of a bariatric surgery candidate for surgery and/or important dietetic management considerations in the review of these patients after surgery
Experience
Essential
- Experience of service delivery in a variety of different clinical settings since HCPC registration.
- Experience of working with patients with diverse healthcare needs
- Student training experience
- Experience facilitating patient or staff education programmes.
Desirable
- Experience of supervising/ mentoring staff
- Experience of working with patients following bariatric surgery
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills with people from diverse backgrounds
- Group presentation skills
- Ability to work effectively single handedly with individuals
- Evaluation and audit skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions, prioritising workload in accordance with patient and service need
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).
