Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic person with experience of working in nutrition and health to join our Nutrition and Dietetic team.
You will be based with the Nutrition and Dietetic Team in Singleton Hospital supporting the hospital Nutrition and Dietetic team. You may need to work in other settings across the Health Board as required. This is a permanent post, working 37.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
As a Dietetic Assistant Practitioner, you will work as part of the dietetic team delivering delegated interventions to manage patients at risk of malnutrition. You will support a designated in-patient caseload and will follow up patients on discharge.
You will demonstrate an evidence-based understanding of nutrition, have good communication skills and be ready to work proactively as part of an enthusiastic, hardworking team. We are looking for individuals who are able to work independently and manage their own caseload within established guidelines. You will have good IT and administration skills to support resource development and data handling.
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 networking meetings and clinical focus groups. We are approved for student placements 1,2 and 3. We have good support from administrative and Dietetic Assistants. The Health Board has University status with Colleges of Medicine on site.
You can follow us on X @SBUHBDietetics and on Instagram @sbuhb_dietetics
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
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of a good standard of education with 5 GCSE's Grade C and above, or equivalent, including English Language and Maths.
- Relevant higher education qualification at level 4 e.g. HNC or BTEC Level 4
- Nutrition Qualification at level 3 or equivalent e.g. Agored Cymru Level 3 Dietetic Support Worker Programme.
- Nutritional knowledge in relevant area such as oral nutrition support, weight management and diabetes.
- Knowledge of basic medical conditions and an understanding of health procedures relating to the work area.
Desirable
- Membership of the British Dietetic Association.
- Structured staff or patient education, diabetes, weight management education.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working in NHS or Social care setting.
- Experience of team working.
- Experience of data inputting, computer literate.
- Experience of delivering group education.
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills with staff and patient/clients, with people from diverse backgrounds including use of diplomacy and persuasion in difficult circumstances
- Planning and organisational skills to cope with day-to-day tasks and activities
- Accurate keyboard skills- inputting data, word processing, internet.
Other
Essential
- Able to set priorities and meet daily deadlines.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of a good standard of education with 5 GCSE's Grade C and above, or equivalent, including English Language and Maths.
- Relevant higher education qualification at level 4 e.g. HNC or BTEC Level 4
- Nutrition Qualification at level 3 or equivalent e.g. Agored Cymru Level 3 Dietetic Support Worker Programme.
- Nutritional knowledge in relevant area such as oral nutrition support, weight management and diabetes.
- Knowledge of basic medical conditions and an understanding of health procedures relating to the work area.
Desirable
- Membership of the British Dietetic Association.
- Structured staff or patient education, diabetes, weight management education.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working in NHS or Social care setting.
- Experience of team working.
- Experience of data inputting, computer literate.
- Experience of delivering group education.
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills with staff and patient/clients, with people from diverse backgrounds including use of diplomacy and persuasion in difficult circumstances
- Planning and organisational skills to cope with day-to-day tasks and activities
- Accurate keyboard skills- inputting data, word processing, internet.
Other
Essential
- Able to set priorities and meet daily deadlines.
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).
