Public Health Dietetic Assistant Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Full time

Job summary

The opportunity has arisen to employ 2 Dietetic Assistant Practitioners to work under the direction of the Highly Specialist Public Health Dietitian.

They will work to deliver PIPYN across Taf Ely and Rhondda areas.

Post holders will also deliver a range of community based initiatives; utilising a range of agreed approaches to support positive changes to food, nutrition, and physical activity behaviours. They will support the local delivery and evaluation of Nutrition Skills for LifeTM services.

The successful candidates will receive a range of training opportunities and work alongside fellow Dietetic Assistant Practitioners in Public Health Dietetics, under the guidance of the Senior Public Health Dietitians. They will receive weekly supervision sessions with a registered dietitian and will work closely with a range of partner agencies to promote positive healthy lifestyle behaviours.

Main duties of the job

To undertake necessary training on childhood nutrition, motivational interviewing, and behaviour change strategies

To work within GP practices to identify and engage with local families

To lead the delivery of comprehensive healthy lifestyles programmes for children age 3- 7 years

To plan, develop, coordinate and evaluate nutrition based group education sessions, practical cooking skills and community based nutrition interventions to a range of audiences, under the direction of Specialist Public Health Dietitians

To work autonomously and under own initiative on specific projects, as agreed with supervising Public Health Dietitian, seeking advice and support as necessary

To maintain clear and accurate records in line with professional and departmental standards

To contribute to team and community needs assessments, to plan and implement nutrition and health promoting activities under direction of Specialist Public Health Dietitians

To be actively involved with quality improvement and specifically participation in the Nutrition Skills for LifeTM Quality Assurance with the Public Health Dietitians

To participate in team meetings to discuss programme progress and ensure that feedback is given to relevant bodies or groups

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

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

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 and/or Knowledge

Essential

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through a combination of credited training, short courses and experience. Knowledge of public health nutritional messages and current services

Desirable

Teaching or training qualification. Food Hygiene Certificate Agored Cymru Level 2 Community Food and Nutrition Skills Working towards obtaining level 4 credits in line with the Health Care Support Worker Framework

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working in NHS, social care or community setting Experience of team working. Experience working with groups. Experience dealing with telephone enquires Experience of using Windows, Microsoft Office , Outlook packages and experience of data inputting,

Desirable

Attendance at relevant courses/conferences Experience of presenting to small groups

Aptitude and Abilities Skills

Essential

Ability to work independently with community groups and experience working with groups Excellent communication skills - verbal and written Ability to prioritise workload according to service needs Time management skills. Able to motivate others. Accurate keyboard skills- inputting data, word processing, internet use IT skills to include e-mail, Excel and PowerPoint to a good standard

Desirable

The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level.

Personal Qualities

Essential

Confident and self motivated Flexible approach to work in order to meet service needs Able to deal with moderate physical activity e,g. transportation of equipment to groups and setting up of suitable group environment Professional manner and appearance Positive, enthusiastic approach

Other

Essential

Able to travel throughout the geographical area covered Cwm Taf University Health Board, transporting educational materials and resources, as required and in a timely manner

Desirable

Experience of participation in the supervision and training of students

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