Specialist Dietitian

Job summary

Are you looking to move on from your first post, or are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to gain experience working as part of our Diabetes Team as a Band 6? If so we can offer you an excellent opportunity, as we are looking for an enthusiastic team player to join the Nutrition and Dietetics Service in Swansea Bay University Health Board. The post is permanent, full time (working 37.5 hours per week). You will be based in Neath Port Talbot Hospital but you will need to support service delivery across the whole Health Board area.

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. The post will allow you to develop your skills working with our Band 7 Diabetes Dietitians and as part of the wider Diabetes MDT.

Main duties of the job

The post would be suitable for a highly motivated Dietitian with 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 Structured Diabetes Education 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.

Although this is a full time position, candidates wishing to work reduced hours/part time will be considered and we are happy to discuss this position with interested candidates. Please contact Debbie.Lavelle@wales.nhs.uk for more information.

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

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

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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 thatour 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.