Dietetic Assistant Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Neath, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic person with experience of working in nutrition and health to join our Nutrition and Dietetic team in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As a Dietetic Assistant Practitioner, you will work as part of the Nutrition Skills for Life dietetic team based in Port Talbot Resource Centre. The is a permanent, part time (working 26 hours per week) post.

Under the supervision of a senior Dietitian you will be delivering nutrition interventions in the community across Swansea Bay Health Board. You will support the delivery of a range of Nutrition Education Programmes. You will support the delivery of the Food and Fun programme and other Level 1 courses such as Get Cooking.

Main duties of the job

You will demonstrate an evidence-based understanding of nutrition, have good communication skills and be ready to work pro-actively as part of an enthusiastic, hardworking team. We are looking for individuals who are able to work independently and manage their workload within established guidelines. You will have good IT and administration skills to support resource development and programme evaluation. You will need to be able to travel to community venues in a timely way.

We offer departmental CPD time to support your development and are committed to the development of teaching and presentation skills, evidenced based practice, research and clinical audit. You will be supported in attending relevant networking meetings and clinical focus groups.

We are approved for student placements 1,2 and 3. We have good support from administrative and Dietetic Assistants. The Health Board has University status with Colleges of Medicine on site.

Please contact for more information.

You can follow us on Twitter @SBUHBDietetics

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand 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 thatour 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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

Evidence of a good standard of education with 5 GCSE's Grade C and above, or equivalent, including English Language and Maths. Relevant higher education qualification at level 4 HNC or BTEC Level 4 Nutrition Qualification at level 3 or equivalent Agored Cymru Level 3 Dietetic Support Worker Programme.

Desirable

Agored Cymru Introduction to Assessment Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Knowledge

Essential

Nutritional knowledge in relevant area - Public Health nutritional messages and current services. Knowledge of basic medical conditions and an understanding of health procedures relating to the work area.

Desirable

Structured staff or patient education, diabetes, weight management education.

Experience

Essential

Relevant experience of working in NHS or Social care setting. Experience of team working. Experience of data inputting, computer literate. Experience of delivering group education.

Desirable

Delivery of Agored Cymru courses and processes

Skills

Essential

Effective communication skills with people from diverse backgrounds. Ability to prioritise workload according to patient and service needs. Ability and willingness to travel to deliver community education across Swansea Bay UHB localities in a timely manner

Personal Attributes

Essential

Ability to work under pressure in an often unpredictable environment.

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