Job summary
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives through nutrition and compassionate care? Do you thrive in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment where innovation and patient-centred care are at the heart of everything we do?
We're looking for a motivated, empathetic, and forward-thinkingDietetic Assistant Practitionerto join our nationally recognisedLymphoedema Wales Team. Led by experts in the field, including our National Lead Dietitian, this is your chance to be part of a pioneering service that's shaping the future of lymphoedema care across Wales.
Main duties of the job
Under the direction of the National lead Dietitian for LWCN (and /or Registered professionals plan, deliver and evaluate group-based nutrition support and weight management programmes tailored for patients with lymphoedema
Support patient engagement and monitor progress throughout the programme.
Carry a caseload autonomously and Conduct follow-up activities for patients previously assessed for nutrition support, as delegated by the National Lead Dietitian.
Provide practical guidance and monitor patient adherence to dietary recommendations.
Undertake routine anthropometric measurements to support clinical decision-making as well as analysing and interpreting dietary information
Maintain and update the Dietetic Outcomes Spreadsheet to ensure accurate data recording and reporting.
Support the development and scheduling of regular communications, including social media content, to raise awareness of lymphoedema and promote healthy lifestyle messages.
Assist in organising and delivering events aimed at increasing the profile of lymphoedema and the role of dietetics in its management.
Contribute to the development of educational materials and resources for patients and the wider community.
Engage with wider Health Board initiatives and training programmes to promote integrated working and raise awareness of lymphoedema across services.
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 role. This role involves working with clients in a clinic setting as well as providing community visits therefore the ability to travel between sites is essential.
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 role. This role involves working with clients in a clinic setting as well as providing community visits therefore the ability to travel between sites is essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Formal qualifications equivalent to HNC/BTEC LEVEL 4
- Nutrition Qualification Agored Cymru level 3 or equivalent
- Willing to complete Agored Cymru Level 4 Assistant Practitioner Qualification
Desirable
- Membership of the British Dietetic Association
- Teaching or structured education qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Diverse Nutritional knowledge including Nutrition support, weight management and diabetes
- Behavioural change or motivational interviewing
- Knowledge of basic medical conditions and an understanding of health procedures relating to the work area.
Desirable
- Structured weight management education and knowledge of chronic conditions e.g lymphoedema
- General Health & Safety, Risk awareness, with the ability to relate this to individual circumstances and analyse actual risk and take appropriate actions.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working in NHS or Social care setting
- Experience of delivering group education
- Good communication skills with staff and patient/clients
- Experience of team working
- Ability to keep accurate legible, patient/client and departmental records.
- Ability to carry a caseload autonomously under supervision
- Experience of data input / entry
- Ability to travel in between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
- Awareness of the roles of other members of the multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Formal qualifications equivalent to HNC/BTEC LEVEL 4
- Nutrition Qualification Agored Cymru level 3 or equivalent
- Willing to complete Agored Cymru Level 4 Assistant Practitioner Qualification
Desirable
- Membership of the British Dietetic Association
- Teaching or structured education qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Diverse Nutritional knowledge including Nutrition support, weight management and diabetes
- Behavioural change or motivational interviewing
- Knowledge of basic medical conditions and an understanding of health procedures relating to the work area.
Desirable
- Structured weight management education and knowledge of chronic conditions e.g lymphoedema
- General Health & Safety, Risk awareness, with the ability to relate this to individual circumstances and analyse actual risk and take appropriate actions.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working in NHS or Social care setting
- Experience of delivering group education
- Good communication skills with staff and patient/clients
- Experience of team working
- Ability to keep accurate legible, patient/client and departmental records.
- Ability to carry a caseload autonomously under supervision
- Experience of data input / entry
- Ability to travel in between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
- Awareness of the roles of other members of the multidisciplinary team
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).
