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Job Description
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- BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
- HCPC Registered
- Post registration training in relevant area
- Evidence of a wide variety of clinical knowledge.
- MSc or its equivalent level of knowledge +advanced post graduate training/experience in relevant areas.
- Student Clinical Educators Course
- Recognised management/ leadership qualification.
- Working as a Specialist Dietitian in Nutrition and Dietetics within specialist area.
- A high level specialist knowledge of service delivery in a variety of different settings.
- Supervising/mentoring staff.
- Audit and Quality Improvement Methodology.
- Experience of strategic planning process
- Experience of policy/service development
- Highly developed interpersonal skills including developed oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
- Have highly developed organisational skills to be able to set priorities and meet daily deadlines
- Able to work on own initiative in a professional manner under pressure as well as having effective teamwork skills
- Ability to travel within geographical area.
- BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
- HCPC Registered
- Post registration training in relevant area
- Evidence of a wide variety of clinical knowledge.
- MSc or its equivalent level of knowledge +advanced post graduate training/experience in relevant areas.
- Student Clinical Educators Course
- Recognised management/ leadership qualification.
- Working as a Specialist Dietitian in Nutrition and Dietetics within specialist area.
- A high level specialist knowledge of service delivery in a variety of different settings.
- Supervising/mentoring staff.
- Audit and Quality Improvement Methodology.
- Experience of strategic planning process
- Experience of policy/service development
- Highly developed interpersonal skills including developed oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
- Have highly developed organisational skills to be able to set priorities and meet daily deadlines
- Able to work on own initiative in a professional manner under pressure as well as having effective teamwork skills
- Ability to travel within geographical area.
Job summary
We are excited to offer the opportunity for someone with a passion for paediatric dietetics to join our team! We are looking for an enthusiastic dietitian with excellent communication skills. Our team have close working relationships with paediatricians, children's community nurses, health visitors, specialist nurses, paediatric speech and language therapists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
The post will be based in Morriston Hospital, Swansea but you will be required to support the paediatric dietetic service provision across the health board. This is a permanent, full time (working 37.5 hours per week) post.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work autonomously in providing a dietetic service to children and young people across Swansea Bay UHB, this will include enteral feeding, oral nutrition support, faltering growth, complex allergies, preterm term infants and other clinical conditions impacting on the young person's nutritional status.
You will support the supervision and mentoring of junior members of staff, Placement 1, 2 and 3 student dietitians and support workers and assistant practitioners, delegating duties as necessary and providing the appropriate level of support at all times.
We offer both departmental and personal CPD time to support your development and share best practice. Our Department is committed to the development of evidenced based practice, research and clinical audit and you will be supported in attending relevant professional networking meetings, interest groups and CPD opportunities as well as having an annual appraisal.
We have good support from administrative staff and Dietetic Assistants. The Health Board has University status with Colleges of Medicine on site.
We are happy to discuss this position with interested candidates. Please contact leanne.john@wales.nhs.uk for more information.
You can follow us on X @SBUHBDietetics or Instagram @sbuhb_dietetics
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.
Details
Date posted
22 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
130-AHP052-0525
Job locations
Morriston Hospital
Swansea
SA6 6NL
Job descriptionJob 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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
Other
Essential
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
Other
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Morriston Hospital
Swansea
SA6 6NL
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Morriston Hospital
Swansea
SA6 6NL
Employer's website
About the company
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