Overview
Join to apply for the Prescribing Support Dietitian role at Hywel Dda University Health Board. We are looking for an experienced Dietitian to join the prescribing support team and MDT dietetic service. We are open to exploring opportunities for development, offering good professional support, a friendly working environment, and the chance to develop skills in applying quality improvement, service efficiency and continuing professional development.
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To support the development, implementation and evaluation of best practice in relation to prescribed nutritional supplements and other FP10 nutritional related products across the health board.
Responsibilities
* Work in partnership with medicines management, primary care and other partners as required.
* Use specialist dietetic skills and knowledge to assess, plan and implement treatment.
* Deliver dietetic interventions in a variety of settings.
* Training and education will be a central part of this role, including supporting student training and the development and implementation of Dietetic Assistant Practitioner roles.
* The successful applicant will become an integral member of the dietetic team working to ensure optimal nutritional care for patients as a key determinant of recovery and outcome.
* The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Our services and settings
* Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
* Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
* Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
* 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
* Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
How to contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Sarah Roberts — Deputy Head of Service
Email: sarah.roberts11@wales.nhs.uk
Emma Catling
Malnutrition Strategic Lead Dietitian
Email: Emma.catling@wales.nhs.uk
We welcome informal contact and visits from prospective applicants.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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