Dietetic Support Worker

NHS; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Dietetic Support Worker to join the Nutrition and Dietetic team at Neath Port Talbot Hospital. This fixed-term role focuses on supporting patient care and developing skills in nutrition. The position offers part-time hours and the chance to contribute to a vital healthcare service.

Benefits

CPD time for development

Support for teaching and presentation skills

Qualifications

• Recognized nutrition qualification or willingness to undertake training.
• Experience of caring for patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist dietitians in providing services to inpatients and outpatients.
• Support delivery of individual dietetic care plans.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Patient care

Education

Agored Cymru Community Food and Nutrition Skills Level 2

Job description

Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS TO 31/5/2026 DUE TO MATERNITY COVER

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic support worker who is keen to develop their skills in nutrition care to join our Nutrition and Dietetic team.

You will be based with the Nutrition and Dietetic Team in Neath Port Talbot 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 fixed term post until 31st May 2026, working 20 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

As a Dietetic Support Worker, you will work as part of the dietetic team assisting the dietitians to provide a service to inpatients, outpatients and in the community as necessary. You will support the delivery of individual dietetic care plans. Experience of caring for patients and knowledge of nutrition are essential.

You should have a recognised nutrition qualification e.g. Agored Cymru Community Food and Nutrition Skills Level 2 or equivalent or be willing to undertake the training on appointment.

We offer departmental CPD time to support your development and are committed to the development of teaching and presentation skills, evidence-based practice, research and clinical audit. You will be supported in attending relevant networking meetings and clinical focus groups.

You can follow us on X @SBUHBDietetics or Instagram @sbuhb_dietetics

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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 or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements, and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, religion or belief, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or recent maternity leave, marital status, or disability.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving - show our commitment to equality 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.

Details

Date posted: 21 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,433 to £26,060 a year pro rata per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 130-ACS062-0525

Job locations: Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Baglan Way, Neath Port Talbot, SA12 7BX

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.