Dietetic Assistant Practitioner

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Tonypandy; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you as a Band 4 Dietetic Assistant Practitioner within a dynamic weight management service. This role is ideal for those passionate about nutrition and health, offering a chance to develop skills while improving population health. You will work closely with Dietitians, assisting in the delivery of evidence-based interventions and supporting patients in various settings. Join a forward-thinking health board committed to professional development and work-life balance, where your contributions will make a real difference in community health.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• Clear understanding of Dietitian's role in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Support Dietitians in delivering weight management interventions.
• Plan and prioritize patient caseload for consultations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in relevant subject

Job description

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Job Summary

Are you

• Interested in nutrition, health and weight management?
• Looking to develop skills in an exciting role?
• Motivated to improve population health?
  
  

Then our weight management service is the place for you.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Dietetic Assistant Practitioner to facilitate delivery of evidence based interventions as part of the Level 2 Weight Management Service. This is a Healthboard wide service that aligns to the All Wales Weight Management Pathway so the ability to travel between Healthboard sites and community venues is essential.

The department fully encourages continuing professional development and offers numerous opportunities for both professional and personal development. With protected sessions within our individual job plans, we actively support staff to participate and share learning opportunities and experiences.

We have 37.5 hours available and will consider flexible working arrangements to help you to achieve a good work-life balance.

Main duties of the job

You will follow standard operating procedures and contribute to the aims and outcomes of the Dietetic Service by providing support and assistance to Dietitians working within the weight management service.

You will plan and prioritise patient caseload and implement weight management support for patients .This will take the form of groups and individual consultations, virtually, in community venues and in people's homes. Supervision from Dietitians is available for reference and guidance.

You will enable, support and assist patients who are receiving individual treatment programmes which have been agreed with and planned by Dietitians.

About Us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We Live By Our Core Values

• We listen, learn and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We all work together as one team
  
  

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

Date posted

22 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-ACS104-0425

Job locations

Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda

Partridge Road

Llwynypia

CF40 2LX

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in relevant subject, or possess skills, knowledge and experience to equivalency.
• Clear understanding of the role of a Dietitian in Healthcare.
  
  

Desirable

• Teaching or structured education qualification.
  
  

Experience Essential

• Experience of excellent team working.
• Experience of working with the public.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of delivering group education.
  
  

Aptitude and Abilities Skills Essential

• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) including the use of diplomacy and persuasion in difficult circumstances.
• Computer literate with good keyboard skills.
• Excellent organisational & analytical skills.
  
  

Desirable

• Presentation skills.
  
  

Personal Qualities Essential

• Able to recognise work boundaries and seek advice and support if required.
• Confident, enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Professional and caring manner and enjoys contact with people.
• Able to travel to various sites and to patient homes in a timely manner.
  
  

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh.
  
  

Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in relevant subject, or possess skills, knowledge and experience to equivalency.
• Clear understanding of the role of a Dietitian in Healthcare.
  
  

Desirable

• Teaching or structured education qualification.
  
  

Experience Essential

• Experience of excellent team working.
• Experience of working with the public.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of delivering group education.
  
  

Aptitude and Abilities Skills Essential

• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) including the use of diplomacy and persuasion in difficult circumstances.
• Computer literate with good keyboard skills.
• Excellent organisational & analytical skills.
  
  

Desirable

• Presentation skills.
  
  

Personal Qualities Essential

• Able to recognise work boundaries and seek advice and support if required.
• Confident, enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Professional and caring manner and enjoys contact with people.
• Able to travel to various sites and to patient homes in a timely manner.
  
  

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh.
  
  

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda

Partridge Road

Llwynypia

CF40 2LX

Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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