Senior Paediatric Weight Management Dietitian

NHS; Wales; Remote; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking an experienced dietitian to join the Children and Young People’s Weight Management service. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team across settings to support children and families with complex obesity-related health needs.

The role requires extensive paediatric dietetics experience, excellent communication, and proactive engagement with the wider Nutrition & Dietetics teams. Welsh language skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and specialist paediatric dietetics knowledge.
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent demonstrated clinical experience.
• Knowledge of evidence-based paediatric dietetic care.
• Clinical Supervisory Skills training or equivalent.
• Knowledge of relevant guidance, policy and quality improvement.
• BDA Paediatric modules or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based weight management interventions for children and families.
• Assess, plan and implement holistic dietetic and behavioural interventions.
• Support workforce development and education within the service.
• Record patient outcomes and participate in program evaluation.
• Contribute to policy, guidance and standards within the service.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Dietetic knowledge

Education

HCPC Registration

Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatric Dietetics

Job description

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking an experienced dietitian to join the Children and Young People’s Weight Management service. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team across settings to support children and families with complex obesity-related health needs.

The role requires extensive paediatric dietetics experience, excellent communication, and proactive engagement with the wider Nutrition & Dietetics teams. Welsh language skills are desirable.