Job summary
Are you a Dietitian keen to make a difference to the nutritional health of the population? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dietitian with an interest in public health to join our dedicated team in ABUHB dietetics. The successful post holder will support health improvement and community nutrition initiatives, in particular, the Early Years Services.
This is a key service to support the long-term plan to prevent and reduce obesity in Gwent, and to provide the foundations for an increase in the number of children and adults who are a healthy weight as part of "Building a Healthier Gwent".
The post holder will have the support of the Public Health Lead Dietitian and wider community team, paediatric colleagues, Service Leads, and a range of community partners to deliver preventative programmes in community settings.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the role is to train and upskill community practitioners and volunteers working with families and children in food and nutrition. This will enable them to support population improvement in diet and enable children to have the best start in life. You will be a key part of the Nutrition Skills for Life team, delivering Community Food and Nutrition kills for the Early Years courses and supporting community nutrition initiatives.
With the support of the Public Health Lead Dietitian, the post holder will deliver these initiatives in collaboration with health, local authority, leisure, social services, voluntary sector and other agencies. They will work alongside other disciplines and agencies in order to ensure a coordinated approach to the development and delivery of preventative nutrition and dietetic programmes. With dietetic colleagues they will develop appropriate resources for programme delivery, reviewing and updating products and content to meet changing demands.
The post holder will be based at Ty Gwent but cover all of ABUHB. Some home working can be included for virtual tasks as appropriate.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Whilst this post is advertised as part time 30 hours a week, candidates seeking alternative hours are also welcome to apply.
About us
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.
Details Date posted
15 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
040-AHP126-0825
Job locations
Ty Gwent
Llantarnum park
Cwmbran
NP44 3HR
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.
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.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
* HCPC registered
* Recognised teaching qualification/working toward recognised teaching qualification
Desirable
* Clinical Educators course
Knowldege Essential
* Experience of training groups on food, nutrition and health issues
* Experience of collaborative working in a multi-agency environment
Desirable
* Post registration training in specialist area
Skills Essential
* Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
Desirable
* Practical experience of monitoring and evaluating projects
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
* HCPC registered
* Recognised teaching qualification/working toward recognised teaching qualification
Desirable
* Clinical Educators course
Knowldege Essential
* Experience of training groups on food, nutrition and health issues
* Experience of collaborative working in a multi-agency environment
Desirable
* Post registration training in specialist area
Skills Essential
* Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
Desirable
* Practical experience of monitoring and evaluating projects
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Ty Gwent
Llantarnum park
Cwmbran
NP44 3HR
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Ty Gwent
Llantarnum park
Cwmbran
NP44 3HR
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
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