Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Dietetic Assistant

The closing date is 09 July 2025

Job summary

Come and join our vibrant and growing department in Wrexham and Flintshire. You will be working with a team of dietitians, with good admin support. The wider department consists of almost fifty dietitians and dietetic assistants as well as our admin team. There are good working relationships between our teams and plenty of opportunities for professional development, both within the department and in collaboration with our colleagues across North Wales. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or want to know more.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role include:

Making appointments for dietitians

Carrying out patient reviews over the phone and in person under the supervision of a dietitian

Stock management of feeds and supplements

Admin tasks to support the dietitians

There is a strong, interconnected Dietetic team across North Wales, who meet for away days regularly, and who are in constant contact, sharing information, resources and developments wherever possible. All necessary support and supervision will be provided to thesuccessful candidate.

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 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.

Details

Date posted

02 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-ACS374-0725

Job locations

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


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

  • Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

  • Degree in nutrition related subject

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Relevant experience working within health, social or education settings
  • Basic knowledge of some conditions that could impact upon nutrition and hydration in adults, relevant to the role.

Desirable

  • Experience in clinical and/ or catering establishment

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work independently with individuals and/or groups
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Planning and organisational skills
  • Computer skills e.g. competent use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and data inputting experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

  • Degree in nutrition related subject

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Relevant experience working within health, social or education settings
  • Basic knowledge of some conditions that could impact upon nutrition and hydration in adults, relevant to the role.

Desirable

  • Experience in clinical and/ or catering establishment

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work independently with individuals and/or groups
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Planning and organisational skills
  • Computer skills e.g. competent use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and data inputting experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Dietetics - East

Kate Harrod-Wild

kate.harrod-wild@wales.nhs.uk

03000847268

Details

Date posted

02 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-ACS374-0725

Job locations

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Supporting documents

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