An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Bank Dietitian to join our forward thinking, supportive and motivated acute team of dietitians based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital/ Prince Charles Hospital or Princess of Wales Hospital, (site dependent on service need).

The successful candidate will hold a specialist caseload predominantly acute nutrition support (including oral nutrition support and enteral feeding) and may cover specialist outpatient clinics as required.

We are searching for staff that share our health board values of:

o Listen, learn and improve

o Treat everyone with respect

o Work together as one team

The successful candidate will share our values and vision of an integrated acute dietetic team. You will be joining a forward thinking group of dietitians who are part of a dynamic Dietetic Department of over 90 dietitians and support staff.

Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

Principal duties include :

o To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/client centred principles, (e.g. diabetes, nutrition support and enteral feeding).

o To assess, plan, evaluate and implement Dietetic interventions in specialist inpatients and outpatient clinics.

o To implement aspects of the treatment plan with autonomy, taking sole responsibility for the patient's safety when undertaking community work.

o To work in partnership with other members of the multidisciplinary team

o To maintain clinical records in accordance with legal requirements and professional standards.

o To develop skills and knowledge through continued personal and professional development.

o Demonstrates at all times, personal behaviour congruent with professional status.

o To promote and represent the Department and Organisation both internally and externally to the organisation and provide colleagues with professional advice and opinion in a professional manner.

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

• BSc. Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent Dietetic Degree/Qualification with state registration. Evidence of postgraduate study to Diploma level or relevant CPD in specialist clinical area. Knowledge of current reports and publications underpinning this post. Registered with the Health Care Professions Council. Clinical Supervisory Skills Training. Aware of Current developments in Dietetic practice. Committed to evidence base clinically effective practice

Desirable

• Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics. Behaviour modification training or motivational interviewing training and or skills. Appreciation of factors influencing the health of the local population. Member of BDA Specialist group.

Experience

Essential

• Postgraduate clinical experience, including this area of specialty. Experience of successful multi-disciplinary team working. Experience of presenting to groups and delivering Group Education. Experience of working autonomously.

Aptitude and Abilities Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate understanding and acknowledges motivational principles in relation to change management and gaining the co-operation of others. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Good motivational skills. Computer literate with standard keyboard skills. Excellent Analytical skills. Negotiating skills. Self motivating.

Desirable

• The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level. Presentation skills.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Committed to evidence based practice. Awareness of local and National Documents that underpin this role. Logical approach to solving of complex dietetic problems requiring investigation. Team player. Approachable.

Circumstances

Essential

• Ability to travel throughout Community and UHB sites in a timely manner. Flexible to the needs of the service.

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

CTM Wide

CTM Wide

CF37 4AL

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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