Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS TO 31/5/2026 DUE TO MATERNITY COVER
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.We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic support worker who is keen to develop their skills in nutrition care to join our Nutrition and Dietetic team.
You will be based with the Nutrition and Dietetic Team in Neath Port Talbot Hospital supporting the hospital Nutrition and Dietetic team. You may need to work in other settings across the Health Board as required. This is a fixed term post until 31st May 2026, working 20 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
As a Dietetic Support Worker, you will work as part of the dietetic team assisting the dietitians to provide a service to inpatients, outpatients and in the community as necessary. You will support the delivery of individual dietetic care plans. Experience of caring for patients and knowledge of nutrition are essential.
You should have a recognised nutrition qualification e.g. Agored Cymru Community Food and Nutrition Skills Level 2 or equivalent or be willing to undertake the training on appointment.
We offer departmental CPD time to support your development and are committed to the development of teaching and presentationskills, evidenced based practice, research and clinical audit. You will be supported in attending relevant networking meetings and clinical focus groups.
You can follow us on X @SBUHBDietetics or Instagram @sbuhb_dietetics
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 & Knowledge
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Agored Cymru Community Food and Nutrition Skills Level 2 or equivalent nutrition qualification.
- Nutritional knowledge including oral nutritional support, weight management and diabetes
Desirable
- RSA 2 or equivalent typing qualification.
- Agored Cymru Dietetic Support Worker Level 3 Qualification
- Structured diabetes or weight management education
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in NHS or Social care setting
- Experience of team working
- Experience of using windows, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and outlook packages
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills with people from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to prioritize workload according to patient and service needs.
- Time management skills.
Other
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure in an often unpredictable environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Agored Cymru Community Food and Nutrition Skills Level 2 or equivalent nutrition qualification.
- Nutritional knowledge including oral nutritional support, weight management and diabetes
Desirable
- RSA 2 or equivalent typing qualification.
- Agored Cymru Dietetic Support Worker Level 3 Qualification
- Structured diabetes or weight management education
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in NHS or Social care setting
- Experience of team working
- Experience of using windows, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and outlook packages
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills with people from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to prioritize workload according to patient and service needs.
- Time management skills.
Other
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure in an often unpredictable environment.
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).
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).
