Job summary
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Highly Specialist Dietitian to join our CAMHS team, with a strong background in working with Children and Young People experiencing Eating Disorders. If you're committed to making a meaningful impact and thrive in a multidisciplinary environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties
The post holder will provide a responsive highly specialist service to young people with a mental health disorder receiving community input within CTMUHB Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. The overall aim is to provide Dietetic expertise, intervention and consultation, as part of the Community Services.
Welsh language
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This does not mean essential; while the candidate does not need Welsh skills, it will be advantageous when short-listing and selecting candidates. This is not full fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse region. With nearly 13,500 staff, CTM is a large employer. We operate three District General hospitals and several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities. Our location offers access to South Wales, Cardiff, the Brecon Beacons, and coastal areas.
CTM Strategy and values
CTM’s 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting the region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values:
* We listen, learn, and improve
* We treat everyone with respect
* We work together as one team
Benefits
CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development. You will find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion.
Details
Date posted: 30 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £48,527 to £55,532 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Location: Tonteg Hospital, Church Road, Tonteg, Church Village, CF38 1HE
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.
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
* BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
* MSc or equivalent level of knowledge and postgraduate training/experience in specialist clinical dietetics
* HCPC registration
* Detailed specialist knowledge of dietetic treatment for mental health disorders, including Eating Disorders
* Specialist knowledge of how mental health disorders affect nutritional needs and management of dietetic intervention
* Knowledge of audit and research application to dietetic intervention
* Evidence of clinical supervision
Desirable
* Student clinical educator's course
* Post-registration behaviour change training
* Knowledge of paediatric/adolescent nutritional requirements
* Safeguarding awareness and implementation
* Understanding of relevant legislation (including Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
* Awareness of Risk Assessment and Management in practice
Experience
Essential
* Clinical experience of dietetic treatment within mental health services at a senior level
* Experience of working as part of a clinical team to deliver patient and organisational objectives
* Broad experience with a range of patients across clinical settings
* Evidence-based specialist clinical knowledge
* Experience of organising and delivering training for staff, patients and students
* Experience in human resource management, supervision and mentoring
Desirable
* Experience in operational management/leadership
* Experience of CAMHS/ Paediatrics
Personal attributes
Essential
* Proven team worker
* Ability to work under self-direction
* Influencing and persuasive skills on specialist clinical issues with a wide range of staff
* Ability to deal appropriately with distressed patients and staff
Skills
Essential
* Highly developed motivational and negotiating skills
* Excellent oral and written communication
* Ability to communicate complex information to NHS colleagues and external partners at national and international levels
* Ability to maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders
Desirable
* Experience of practice nutrition and dietetics in varied environments
* Leadership skills
Other
Essential
* Able to travel between locations
* Ability to carry out accurate anthropometric measurements, including paediatrics/adolescents
Disclosures
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS disclosure is required.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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