Specialist Dietitian - Stroke
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 6 MONTHS DUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
As a Specialist Dietitian you will work to establish a focus on nutritional assessment and treatment of people following a stroke. This includes leadership of quality improvement and service development within nutritional care.
You will develop and broaden your leadership and team working skills, through sharing your innovative approaches and leading on projects and training. You will be encouraged and supported in considering improved and more effective ways of working.
The job plan includes dedicated sessions for stroke care (at just over 7 sessions a week). The remaining 3 sessions will support clinical service delivery within another area of core service this will be agreed at interview dependent on service needs at appointment.
Main duties of the job
To work in partnership with the stroke team to optimise care for this patient group in the acute and rehab phase.
To provide dietary programs in to meet the needs of stroke patients.
To practice as an autonomous practitioner
To establish new and innovative working practices in collaboration with the stroke team.
To liaise with other disciplines and agencies in order to ensure co-ordination of care.
To participate in the collection of monthly data as required.
To liaise with dietetic colleagues and develop appropriate resources for program delivery, reviewing and updating content to meet changing demands
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.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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
Benefits of working with us include:
Study leave
All our Dietitians have annual appraisals to identify development needs, with all requests for study leave considered.
Innovation
You would be encouraged and supported in considering improved and more effective ways of working. Our Dietitians have recently worked with ITV, BBC Radio Cymru and local radio stations to profile raise our profession.
Work-Life Balance
We pride ourselves on the importance we give to staff wellbeing and enjoying working as a team. Our staff regularly enjoy free time in an outstandingly beautiful area with beaches and mountains on the doorstep.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
West Area BCUHB
Bodfan, near Ysbyty Eryri, Caernarfon, Gwynedd
Caernarfon
LL55 2YE
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
050-PST139-0824
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
As a Specialist Dietitian you will work to establish a focus on nutritional assessment and treatment of people following a stroke. This includes leadership of quality improvement and service development within nutritional care.
You will develop and broaden your leadership and team working skills, through sharing your innovative approaches and leading on projects and training. You will be encouraged and supported in considering improved and more effective ways of working.
The job plan includes dedicated sessions for stroke care (at just over 7 sessions a week). The remaining 3 sessions will support clinical service delivery within another area of core service this will be agreed at interview dependent on service needs at appointment.
Main duties of the job
To work in partnership with the stroke team to optimise care for this patient group in the acute and rehab phase.
To provide dietary programs in to meet the needs of stroke patients.
To practice as an autonomous practitioner
To establish new and innovative working practices in collaboration with the stroke team.
To liaise with other disciplines and agencies in order to ensure co-ordination of care.
To participate in the collection of monthly data as required.
To liaise with dietetic colleagues and develop appropriate resources for program delivery, reviewing and updating content to meet changing demands
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.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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
Benefits of working with us include:
Study leave
All our Dietitians have annual appraisals to identify development needs, with all requests for study leave considered.
Innovation
You would be encouraged and supported in considering improved and more effective ways of working. Our Dietitians have recently worked with ITV, BBC Radio Cymru and local radio stations to profile raise our profession.
Work-Life Balance
We pride ourselves on the importance we give to staff wellbeing and enjoying working as a team. Our staff regularly enjoy free time in an outstandingly beautiful area with beaches and mountains on the doorstep.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Dietetics
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Member of special interest group
- Working towards Msc qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within specialist area
Desirable
- Evidence of service development
- Clinical educations course
Skills
Essential
- Communciation
- Organisation, time management
- Teaching
Desirable
- IT skills
- Risk management
- Welsh language skills
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
West Area BCUHB
Bodfan, near Ysbyty Eryri, Caernarfon, Gwynedd
Caernarfon
LL55 2YE
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
050-PST139-0824
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