Are you a Band 6 paediatric dietitian looking for your next challenge? We are looking for a Band 7 paediatric dietetic team lead for Wrexham and Flintshire to build on the successful work of our current postholder. You will be responsible for a team of 2.4wte Band 6 dietitians and a full time Band 3 dietetic assistant. The department sees the whole range of paediatric conditions, including cows' milk allergy, oral and enteral nutrition support, diabetes and feeding issues. The care of cystic fibrosis patients is shared with Alderhey Children's Hospital in Liverpool. The recently established North Wales Level 3 paediatric weight management service supports children and their families with weight management. Wrexham Maelor Hospital has one children's ward and a Level 2 Special Care Baby Unit (the Band 7 Dietitian at the Level 3 unit at Glan Clwyd Hospital, Rhyl leads on strategy and is available for advice and support). You will be part of a network of paediatric dietitians across North Wales, who meet twice a year all together and collaborate on projects and resources throughout the year. The wider dietetic department consists of over 50 dietitians and dietetic assistants, supported by an administration team. We work closely with our colleagues in the rest of North Wales and take your continuing development seriously, offering internal and external opportunities.

Main duties of the job

• Approximately one day a week of operational leadership including supervision, meetings and project work. As such, this is a role where the post holder needs to be present and visible in the department to support staff

A specialist clinical case load including diabetes and allergy, as well as a general paediatric clinic.

Paediatric prescribing support with medicines management

Excellent data collection and analysis skills

Be an active member of the dietetic leadership team

Be an active member of the paediatric MDT and leadership teams

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

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

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

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

• HCPC registered
• Post registration training in a relevant specialist area/advanced diploma in dietetics

Desirable

• Working towards MSc or evidence of research qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working in nutrition and dietetics in a range of clinical areas

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Wrexham

LL13 7TD

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050-AHP191-0824