Job summary
Are you looking to move on from your first post, looking for a new challenge? Are you looking for a post that will give you the opportunity to gain experience in the community as a Band 6? If so, we can offer you an excellent opportunity, as we are looking for an enthusiastic team player to join the Swansea Bay University Health Board Nutrition and Dietetic Team.
You will join the well-established Community Resource Team/Home First Service, working across the Swansea Locality. This is a permanent, part time (18.75 hours per week) post and you will be based in Gorseinon Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post would be suitable for a highly motivated Dietitian with wide experience at Band 5 level who wants to gain experience working as part of multi- disciplinary teams. The post will allow you to develop your skills in the management of adults with a range of nutritional needs. You will receive support and mentoring from a senior dietetic lead.
You will support the supervision of dietetic assistants, dietetic assistant practitioners and pre-registration student dietitians.
We offer both departmental and personal CPD time to support your development and are committed to the development of evidenced based practice, research and clinical audit. You will be supported in attending relevant professional networking meetings and interest groups.
The Health Board has University status with Colleges of Medicine on site.
You can follow us on X @SBUHBDietetics
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.
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
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
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
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
Desirable
- Experience of supervising/ mentoring staff
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills with people from diverse backgrounds
- Group presentation skills
- Ability to work effectively single handedly with individuals
- Evaluation and audit skills
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions, prioritising workload in accordance with patient and service need
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
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
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
Desirable
- Experience of supervising/ mentoring staff
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills with people from diverse backgrounds
- Group presentation skills
- Ability to work effectively single handedly with individuals
- Evaluation and audit skills
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions, prioritising workload in accordance with patient and service need
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
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).
