Job summary
This post is Fixed term/Secondment for 10 months until 31st March 26 to meet the needs of the service.
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.
Are you a dietitian looking to develop your skills in an exciting role? Want to live and work in an outstandingly beautiful area with beaches and mountains on your doorstep? Then come and join our dynamic team based in North Wales!
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Dietitian to take on a clinical specialist position in the Level 3 Adult Weight Management Service, which functions across Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB). The service aligns to the Welsh Government Obesity Pathway, and offers evidence based opportunities for people in North Wales who wish to lose weight.
You will work as an experienced autonomous practitioner, integrated within the Multidisciplinary Weight Management team, to provide professional dietetic expertise and intervention within the weight management service. You will act as a resource within the department and Health Board, providing specialist information and advice regarding adults living with obesity.
You will provide supervision, specialist advice and training to more junior members of the dietetic staff, other health professionals as appropriate and students.
Main duties of the job
The Dietitian will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of best practice for pathway priorities, in relation to the Level 3 Service across the Health Board as a whole. You will work under the direction and supervision of the Service Lead, and as an integral member of, and in partnership with multi-agency community teams.
In addition to your clinical role, you will provide operational support to, and be supported by a wider multi professional team, working across the Health Board.
You will also remain a key member of the dietetic team, joining an enthusiastic and friendly team of over 80 dietitians delivering services in acute and primary care, and public health. We deliver clinical placements for students, and have secretarial and assistant support.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (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 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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered
- BSc Nutrition and dietetics degree or equivalent
- Post registration training in specialist area/advanced diploma in dietetics
- Clinical educators course
- Evidence of CPD activity through portfolio
- Member of BDA/professional indemnity insurance
Desirable
- Post graduate training within weight management and behaviour change
- Member of specialist interest group
- Working towards MSc or evidence of research qualification/ adequate experience in the area
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in nutrition and dietetics in a range of clinical areas
- Experience of delivering weight management caseload and additional knowledge and skills acquired through formal and informal supervision
- Health and safety risk awareness
- Understanding of professional ethics/code of conduct and their application in practice
- Detailed knowledge of clinical governance
- Participation in A, B and C (or 1, 2 and 3) student placements
Desirable
- Experience of the research process
- Experience in the use of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment
- Teaching/group management experience
- Developed/Specialist clinical skills within relevant area
- Working in range of clinical settings
- Delivery of relevant audit projects
- Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered
- BSc Nutrition and dietetics degree or equivalent
- Post registration training in specialist area/advanced diploma in dietetics
- Clinical educators course
- Evidence of CPD activity through portfolio
- Member of BDA/professional indemnity insurance
Desirable
- Post graduate training within weight management and behaviour change
- Member of specialist interest group
- Working towards MSc or evidence of research qualification/ adequate experience in the area
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in nutrition and dietetics in a range of clinical areas
- Experience of delivering weight management caseload and additional knowledge and skills acquired through formal and informal supervision
- Health and safety risk awareness
- Understanding of professional ethics/code of conduct and their application in practice
- Detailed knowledge of clinical governance
- Participation in A, B and C (or 1, 2 and 3) student placements
Desirable
- Experience of the research process
- Experience in the use of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment
- Teaching/group management experience
- Developed/Specialist clinical skills within relevant area
- Working in range of clinical settings
- Delivery of relevant audit projects
- Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
