Job summary
We are looking for a Band 5 looking for their next step, or a Band 6 looking a change in direction to join our dynamic and innovative dietetic gastroenterology team. You will receive full training and will have the opportunity to develop extended scope skills as your knowledge and skills develop over time. The team has excellent working relationships with the wider gastroenterology team. The role will be mainly outpatient based, with some inpatient cover. There is likely to be the need to travel to clinics around Wrexham and Flintshire. The wider department has around 50 dietitians and dietetic assistants, supported by an administration team. The department supports ongoing professional development, both internally, with our colleagues across North Wales and externally, including study at postgraduate level.
Main duties of the job
This will be mainly an outpatient role. You will see patients with a range of gastroenterology conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome and coeliac disease, as well as some patients with liver disease.
There will be some inpatient work covering our gastroenterology ward.
You will need to use several IT platforms, including an electronic patient management system. You will also need to collect patient outcome data and ensure this is entered on the relevant database.
You will work closely with other gastroenterology dietitians, the gastroenterology medical team and a dietetic assistant.
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
- Degree in Dietetics
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Member of specialist interest group Working towards MSc or evidence of research qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration training in specialist area/advanced diploma in dietetics
- Member of British Dietetic Association
Desirable
- Evidence of service development and ability to use own initiative. Clinical educators course
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills. Ability to work in a team and unsupervised. Ability to manage own workload. Proven organisational skills. Good time management skills. Good teaching, supervisory and appraisal skills.
Desirable
- Basic IT/Keyboard skills Experience in working in the community /lone working. Experience in risk management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Dietetics
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Member of specialist interest group Working towards MSc or evidence of research qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration training in specialist area/advanced diploma in dietetics
- Member of British Dietetic Association
Desirable
- Evidence of service development and ability to use own initiative. Clinical educators course
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills. Ability to work in a team and unsupervised. Ability to manage own workload. Proven organisational skills. Good time management skills. Good teaching, supervisory and appraisal skills.
Desirable
- Basic IT/Keyboard skills Experience in working in the community /lone working. Experience in risk management.
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).
