Job overview
THIS POST IS SECONDMENT FOR 5 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic team player with varied dietetic experience to join the Nutrition and Dietetic Service.
This post would be suitable for a motivated Dietitian who has a wide knowledge and experience at band 5 level and who wishes to develop their skills in a supportive environment, or an experienced band 6 looking for a new challenge.
Main duties of the job
You will manage your own caseload of adult patients, supporting services to designated inpatient and outpatients areas, including support for the complex and regional services in Morriston Hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a tertiary hospital and experience a range of more complex adult clinical caseloads. The post will provide cover to the pancreatic surgical service and gastroenterology specialities.
You will enjoy the support of a senior mentor and will receive relevant training and support as required. You will be expected to supervise and mentor student dietitians, Dietetic Assistants and junior staff.
We offer departmental CPD time to support your development and are committed to the development of teaching and presentation skills, evidenced based practice, research and clinical audit. You will be supported in attending relevant professional networking meetings, interest groups.
We are approved for student placements (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.
We are happy to discuss this position with interested candidates, please contact Caitlin Jones on 01792 703239 for further information.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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 or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and 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 that our 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
2. HCPC Registered.
3. Post registration training in relevant area.
Desirable criteria
4. Student clinical educators course
Knowledge
Essential criteria
5. Evidence of a wide variety of clinical knowledge at band 5 level
6. Documented evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential criteria
7. Experience of service delivery in a variety of different clinical settings since HCPC registration.
8. Experience of working with patients with diverse healthcare needs
9. Student training experience
Desirable criteria
10. Experience of supervising/ mentoring staff
Aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
11. Effective communication skills with people from diverse backgrounds
12. Group presentation skills
13. Ability to work effectively single handedly with individuals
14. Evaluation and audit skills
15. Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions, prioritising workload in accordance with patient and service need
Other
Essential criteria
16. Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable