Specialist Dietitian - Internal

Swansea Bay University Health Board; Swansea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea Bay University Health Board is seeking an enthusiastic Dietitian to join the Nutrition & Dietetic Service. The role is permanent, full-time (37.5 hours/week) based at Morriston Hospital or Brynhyfryd Medical Centre, with duties across the Swansea Bay UHB area.

Ideal candidates will have experience in Diabetes management, CPD commitment, and will supervise Student Dietitians and Dietetic Assistants. Training and mentoring from a senior dietetic lead are provided, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent.
• HCPC Registered.
• Post registration training in relevant area.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of Structured Diabetes Education Programmes.
• Support management of patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes in Dietetic led and MDT clinics.
• Support management of nutrition support patients in the community.
• Support delivery of our structured weight management programme.
• supervise and train Student Dietitians, Dietetic Assistants and Assistant Practitioners.

Education

B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent

HCPC Registered

Post registration training in relevant area

Student clinical educators course

Job description

Job overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic team player to join the Nutrition & Dietetic Service.

The post is permanent, full time (working 37.5 hours per week). You will be based in Morriston Hospital or Brynhyfryd Medical Centre but you will need to support delivery across the whole Swansea Bay University Health Board area.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will deliver a range of Structured Diabetes Education Programmes and will support the management of patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes in both Dietetic led and MDT clinics. It will also support the management of nutrition support patients in the community and support delivery of our structured weight management programme.

The post would be suitable for a highly motivated Dietitian with some experience in Diabetes management. Candidates should already have a wide knowledge and experience of working with a diverse clinical caseload. You will be supported to attend relevant training and will receive mentoring from a senior dietetic lead. You will have responsibilities for supervising and training of Student Dietitians, Dietetic Assistants and Assistant Practitioners.

We offer both departmental and personal CPD time to support your development and are committed to the development of evidenced based practice, research and clinical audit. You will be supported to attend relevant professional networking meetings and interest groups.

We are approved for dietetic student placements (placement 1, 2 and 3). We have good support from administrative and dietetic assistants. The Health Board has University status with Colleges of Medicine on site.

Working for our organisation

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 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 that our 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications

• B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
• HCPC Registered.
• Post registration training in relevant area.

Essential criteria

• Student clinical educators course

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Evidence of a wide variety of clinical knowledge at band 5 level
• Documented evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of service delivery in a variety of different clinical settings since HCPC registration.
• Experience of working with patients with diverse healthcare needs
• Student training experience

Desirable criteria

• Experience of supervising/ mentoring staff

Aptitude and abilities

Essential criteria

• Effective communication skills with people from diverse backgrounds
• Group presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively single handedly with individuals
• Evaluation and audit skills
• Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions, prioritising workload in accordance with patient and service need

Other

Essential criteria

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.

Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable