Specialist Dietitian - Weight Management

NHS; St Asaph; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

This post is Fixed term/Secondment for 12 months until 31/03/2026 to meet the needs of the service.

Are you a dietitian looking to develop your skills in an exciting role? Want to live and work in an outstandingly beautiful area with beaches and mountains on your doorstep? Then come and join our dynamic team based in North Wales!

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Specialist Dietitian, or newly qualified Dietitian looking for a Band 5-6 development post, to facilitate the dietetic delivery of the Weight Management Service across Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB). The service aligns to the All Wales Weight Management Pathway at Level 2, and will offer evidence-based opportunities for adults in North Wales who wish to lose weight to improve their health.

Main duties of the job

The Specialist Dietitian will support the Lead Dietitians in the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of best practice in relation to the Level 2 Service across the Health Board, working as an integral member of, and in partnership with multi-agency community teams. The Service comprises Team Leads and Specialist Dietitians, alongside Dietetic Assistants, working across the Health Board.

You will also remain a key member of the dietetic team, joining an enthusiastic and friendly team of dietitians delivering services in acute and primary care, and public health. We deliver clinical placements for students and have secretarial and assistant support.

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 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

1. HCPC registration
2. Member of specialist interest group. Working towards MSc or evidence of relevant accredited post-grad study.

Experience

1. CPD activity in specialist area. Clinical Educators course.
2. Experience of working with groups. Evidence of service development and ability to use own initiative.

Skills

1. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work in a team and unsupervised. Ability to manage own workload. Proven organisational skills. Good teaching, supervisory and appraisal skills.
2. IT skills. Experience in working in the community/lone working. Motivational interviewing.

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.

Operational Lead, Weight Management Services

Depending on experience per annum, pro rata