Highly Specialist CAMHS Dietitian

NHS; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wales is seeking a Highly Specialist Dietitian to join the CAMHS team. The role involves providing specialist dietetic services to young patients experiencing mental health disorders, particularly Eating Disorders. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in communication, motivation, and negotiation, along with substantial clinical experience in dietetic treatment and an understanding of mental health implications on nutrition. A supportive team-oriented environment is offered.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Career growth

Ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Expertise in dietetic treatment for mental health, especially Eating Disorders.
• Experience in clinical supervision.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide dietetic expertise for young people with mental health disorders.
• Deliver training for staff, patients, and students.
• Contribute to community mental health service.

Skills

Motivational skills

Negotiating skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Ability to maintain relationships

Education

BSc Nutrition and Dietetics

MSc or equivalent training

HCPC registration

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Highly Specialist Dietitian to join our CAMHS team, with a strong background in working with Children and Young People experiencing Eating Disorders. If you're committed to making a meaningful impact and thrive in a multidisciplinary environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties

The post holder will provide a responsive highly specialist service to young people with a mental health disorder receiving community input within CTMUHB Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. The overall aim is to provide Dietetic expertise, intervention and consultation, as part of the Community Services.

Welsh language

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This does not mean essential; while the candidate does not need Welsh skills, it will be advantageous when short-listing and selecting candidates. This is not full fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse region. With nearly 13,500 staff, CTM is a large employer. We operate three District General hospitals and several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities. Our location offers access to South Wales, Cardiff, the Brecon Beacons, and coastal areas.

CTM Strategy and values

CTM’s 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting the region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values:

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

Benefits

CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development. You will find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion.

Details

Date posted: 30 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £48,527 to £55,532 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Location: Tonteg Hospital, Church Road, Tonteg, Church Village, CF38 1HE

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.

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
• MSc or equivalent level of knowledge and postgraduate training/experience in specialist clinical dietetics
• HCPC registration
• Detailed specialist knowledge of dietetic treatment for mental health disorders, including Eating Disorders
• Specialist knowledge of how mental health disorders affect nutritional needs and management of dietetic intervention
• Knowledge of audit and research application to dietetic intervention
• Evidence of clinical supervision

Desirable

• Student clinical educator's course
• Post-registration behaviour change training
• Knowledge of paediatric/adolescent nutritional requirements
• Safeguarding awareness and implementation
• Understanding of relevant legislation (including Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
• Awareness of Risk Assessment and Management in practice

Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience of dietetic treatment within mental health services at a senior level
• Experience of working as part of a clinical team to deliver patient and organisational objectives
• Broad experience with a range of patients across clinical settings
• Evidence-based specialist clinical knowledge
• Experience of organising and delivering training for staff, patients and students
• Experience in human resource management, supervision and mentoring

Desirable

• Experience in operational management/leadership
• Experience of CAMHS/ Paediatrics

Personal attributes

Essential

• Proven team worker
• Ability to work under self-direction
• Influencing and persuasive skills on specialist clinical issues with a wide range of staff
• Ability to deal appropriately with distressed patients and staff

Skills

Essential

• Highly developed motivational and negotiating skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to communicate complex information to NHS colleagues and external partners at national and international levels
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders

Desirable

• Experience of practice nutrition and dietetics in varied environments
• Leadership skills

Other

Essential

• Able to travel between locations
• Ability to carry out accurate anthropometric measurements, including paediatrics/adolescents

Disclosures

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS disclosure is required.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.