Overview
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Job Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced dietitian to expand their knowledge and skills in paediatrics. This post will be based at the Grange University Hospital but will include outpatient clinics at locations across the health board.
The post holder will have already attained a sound knowledge and understanding of either general paediatric dietetics or other specialties within dietetics. Paediatric experience is desirable but not essential as training and supervision will be provided. CPD opportunities will be provided including shadowing other specialties and relevant BDA modules.
The Aneurin Bevan paediatric team is a dynamic, highly specialised team of dietitians and supported by dedicated paediatric support workers and admin support.
Whilst some previous experience and post registration training in this speciality is ideal, we will consider those who haven\'t, to undertake a one-year training competency framework under Annex 21, 75% Band 6. During this year you will obtain the relevant training and experience to meet the full competency framework of this Band 6 role and will be able to undertake all duties within this specialist dietitian job description.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within the acute team covering the children’s wards and neonatal unit at the Grange University Hospital. They will be responsible for a general and gastro paediatric dietetic outpatient clinics and will have the opportunity to deliver group education to families and other health professionals.
There may be the opportunity for community work. If you have any queries about the role, please contact to discuss.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Qualifications And Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Dietetics degree or post graduate diploma or masters in dietetics
* HCPC registration as a dietitian
Desirable criteria
* Completion of masters level paediatric dietetic training
Experience
Essential criteria
* Evidence of a strong interest in paediatric dietetics
* Passionate and enthusiastic about paediatric dietetics
Desirable criteria
* Experience of managing paediatric patients
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