Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD.
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 6 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Swansea Bay University Health Board for a dietitian to join the Public Health Dietetics team.
This post is fixed term until 30th September 2026, to support the delivery of accredited education programmes including the Food and Fun programme.
Main duties of the job
The team focus on health promotion and prevention, to improve the health and wellbeing of local people and future generations. The team works with partners to build the capacity of communities, working through our Nutrition Skills for Life programmes to support healthy lifestyles and prevent malnutrition. Our aim is to equip community-based staff with evidence-based food and nutrition knowledge and skills, so they can incorporate key nutrition messages into their work.
The post holder will have an interest in both Public Health and working with communities. You will be an excellent communicator and experience of assessment and quality assurance would be helpful.
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
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
Person specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
2. HCPC Registered
3. Post registration training in relevant area
4. Knowledge of current reports and publications underpinning this post.
5. Knowledge of relevant policies/strategies in public health and community weight management.
Experience
Essential criteria
6. Experience in public health dietetics.
7. Experience facilitating patient or staff education programmes.
8. Student training experience
Desirable criteria
9. Assessor for Agored Cymru.
10. Experience working with community groups.
11. Experience of working with external partners.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
12. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
13. Effective teaching skills using a variety of methods to promote adult learning
14. Excellent organisational and analytical 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. Able to travel throughout the geographical area covered Swansea Bay University Health Board transporting educational materials and resources, as required and 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