Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced Dietitian to join the pulmonary rehabilitation team in SBUHB. The post holder will work alongside a second highly specialist dietitian and two dietetic assistant practitioners to deliver the dietetic service across Neath Port Talbot Bridgend and Swansea. As part of the MDT you will deliver patient focused care in the community including community locations, patients own home and outpatient settings along the patients care pathway.
The post would be suitable for a highly motivated dietitian who already has sound knowledge and experience of working within MDTs. We would like to hear from you if you are willing to learn and utilise transferable skills, able to build collaborative relationships and enjoy working with individuals and groups.
You will be expected to supervise and mentor junior staff, student dietitians and generic support workers. You will support the operational management of the wider MDT in conjunction with the Pulmonary Rehabilitation team Manager.
You will be supported in attending relevant professional networking meetings, interest groups and relevant CPD opportunities.
You will be based in Bridgend but will be expected to cover services across locations throughout the Health Board.
Main duties of the job
- Management of own complex clinical caseload providing specialist nutrition and dietetic advice in specialty field to Pulmonary Rehabilitation Team.
- Working independently with patients using highly developed communication skills based on negotiation, counselling and behavioural change therapy.
- Working independently using highly developed communication skills planning, implementing and evaluating evidence-based Nutrition and Dietetic interventions
- Providing expert advice in Pulmonary Rehabilitation within Primary Care e.g. Nutrition support and weight management for a wide range of respiratory outpatients and at home.
- Liaison with Respiratory consultants and specialist Respiratory Nurses regarding nutritional health and adequacy for Pulmonary Rehabilitation patients.
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.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
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.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent.
- Post registration training in a relevant area.
- HCPC Registered.
Desirable
- Recognised management/ leadership qualification
- Recognised teaching qualification.
- Student clinical educators course.
Knowledge
Essential
- MSc or its equivalent level of knowledge +advanced post graduate training/experience in relevant areas.
- Evidence of a wide variety of clinical knowledge.
- Working knowledge and understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice.
Desirable
- Knowledge/experience working within pulmonary rehabilitation
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Specialist Dietitian in Nutrition and Dietetics within specialist area
- Experience of a high level specialist knowledge of service delivery in a variety of different settings
- Experience of specialist knowledge of respiratory medicine and rehabilitation
- Experience of supervising/ mentoring staff.
Desirable
- Experience of policy / service development
- Experience of strategic planning process.
- Membership of Special Interest Group of British Dietetic Association
Skills
Essential
- Developed counselling skills to use with patient/clients ,carers with highly complex needs Clinical Supervision skills.
- Group presentation skills and ability to work effectively single handed with individuals.
- Anthropometric measurement skills using skinfold calipers and hand dynamometry.
- Developed behaviour change/motivational interviewing skills.
Desirable
- Ability to interpret Bioimpedance Analysis appropriately
- Ability to speak Welsh.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent.
- Post registration training in a relevant area.
- HCPC Registered.
Desirable
- Recognised management/ leadership qualification
- Recognised teaching qualification.
- Student clinical educators course.
Knowledge
Essential
- MSc or its equivalent level of knowledge +advanced post graduate training/experience in relevant areas.
- Evidence of a wide variety of clinical knowledge.
- Working knowledge and understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice.
Desirable
- Knowledge/experience working within pulmonary rehabilitation
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Specialist Dietitian in Nutrition and Dietetics within specialist area
- Experience of a high level specialist knowledge of service delivery in a variety of different settings
- Experience of specialist knowledge of respiratory medicine and rehabilitation
- Experience of supervising/ mentoring staff.
Desirable
- Experience of policy / service development
- Experience of strategic planning process.
- Membership of Special Interest Group of British Dietetic Association
Skills
Essential
- Developed counselling skills to use with patient/clients ,carers with highly complex needs Clinical Supervision skills.
- Group presentation skills and ability to work effectively single handed with individuals.
- Anthropometric measurement skills using skinfold calipers and hand dynamometry.
- Developed behaviour change/motivational interviewing skills.
Desirable
- Ability to interpret Bioimpedance Analysis appropriately
- Ability to speak Welsh.
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).
