Specialist Dietitian - Renal & Diabetes

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Wales seeks a dedicated Dietitian to join their team in Wrexham. As part of a dynamic group, you will support the management of diabetes and renal patients, conducting assessments and delivering group education. You will be integral in training staff and overseeing student development. An HCPC registration is essential, along with a passion for promoting health within the community. This role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Post registration training in a specialist area.
• Evidence of CPD activity.
• Member of the British Dietetic Association.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of best practice in relation to Renal & Diabetes dietetics.
• Conduct dietetic assessment and treatment for patients on haemodialysis.
• Provide outpatient clinics and group education for diabetes patients.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of chronic disease management

Knowledge of delivery of group programmes

Teaching, supervisory and appraisal skills

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) East (Wrexham Area) Integrated Health Community are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic dietitian with an interest in Diabetes and Renal to join our team.

The successful candidate will be an integral member of the dietetic department and wider BCUHB dietetic team, joining an enthusiastic and friendly team of over 80 dietitians delivering services in acute, primary care and public health.

Main duties of the job

The Dietitian will support the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of best practice in relation to Renal & Diabetes dietetics, working as an integral member of, and in partnership with multi-agency teams.This post, offers a chance to develop across all pillars of practice.

The renal clinicalelement of the post involves dietetic assessment and treatment of patients on haemodialysis units, outpatient clinics and acute wards.

The diabetes clinical element of the post includes outpatient clinics for specialist secondary care services and the provision of group education to both Type 1 and complex Type 2 diabetes patients. It is essential the candidate will be able to offer flexible working in the evenings when required.

The successful candidate will support the department with staff supervision and student training on a regular basis.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then BCUHB North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Post registration training in a specialist area
• Evidence of CPD activity
• Member of the British Dietetic Association

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced knowledge of chronic disease management
• Knowledge of delivery of group programmes
• Teaching, supervisory and appraisal skills

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.