Highly Specilaist Dietitian

Job overview

Are you :

• Passionate about weight management?
• Motivated to improve population health?
• Interested in being part of a multi-disciplinary weight management service?

Then our weight management service is the place for you.  We are looking for a Band 7 Highly Specialist Dietitian.

You will support the professional manager in improving the Level 2 and 3 services and provide clinical input for level 3 and triaging. You will support others in their delivery of the Level 2 service.

There will be leadership opportunities to take part in the operational management and supervision of staff within the team.

You will have the support of a professional manager and be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering an innovative service in line with the All Wales Weight Management Pathway.

The successful applicant will have demonstrable experience of leading and evaluating service development and improvement, collaborative working and possess expert knowledge of weight management.

We have 0.8 WTE/30 hours available and will consider flexible working arrangements to help you to achieve a good work-life balance. There will also be an opportunity for some working from home.

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

Main duties of the job

To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by the use of evidence based outcomes.

Lead on specific clinical audit/research projects within weight management.

To provide leadership for new/less experienced staff, support staff and contribute to their development, as a delegated supervisor.Shortlisting criteria.doc

To develop departmental policy and participate in national policy development as required

Act as a source of expertise to other colleagues working within and outside CTMUHB.

Educate and train dietetic students, colleagues and other healthcare professionals.

Work autonomously to provide expert clinical and ethical advice to clients, and head of dietetic service/ deputy heads of service.

Interpret national and professional clinical guidelines and policies and work with the head of service/deputy heads of service to develop clinically appropriate standards.

Detailed job description and main 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.