Job summary If the candidate meets the criteria fully, they will commence the post at band 7, but it will also be offered as annex 21. Please see details for further information regarding Annex 21 in the Detailed job description and main responsibilities box Main duties of the job The post holder is a clinical lead in acute nutrition support based in Prince Charles Hospital. This post will focus on delivering a quality, evidence based specialist nutrition support dietetic service to patients within the Health Board Area. To work autonomously managing a specialist complex and varied caseload of patients with complex nutrition support needs in addition to different clinical conditions, including stroke, complex surgery and gastroenterology identifying, planning and delivering highly specialist dietetic interventions demonstrating expertise in this area of clinical speciality. To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by the use of evidence based outcomes. Lead on specific clinical audit/research projects within area of speciality. To provide leadership for junior staff and support staff and contribute to their development, as a delegated supervisor, and undertake annual performance review of junior staff. To be a lead student trainer, responsible for the coordination and development of training programmes as well as providing direct training to students. To work in collaboration with ward multidisciplinary teams, identifying service improvements and taking forward developments in line with dietetic annual plan, and strategic developments of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us We are searching for staff that share our health board values of: Listen, learn and improve Treat everyone with respect 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 80 members of staff. The department enjoys a high profile both within the wider Therapies team and across the Health Board and has good clerical and I.T. support. The department fully encourages continuing professional development with protected time for CPD in job plans. Our supportive department actively encourages staff development, providing the successful applicant with a wide variety of development opportunities such as Masters Level training and representation of the department at national conferences. Date posted 15 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum (Annex 21 available) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 110-AHP244-1024 Job locations Prince Charles Hospital Gurnos Estate, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9DT 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 Annex 21 This is a training and development role under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions. The Highly Specialist Dietician will be required to undertake up to 36 month training/development programme upon commencement of this role, with an aim to attain the Masters Degree qualification OR completion of complex nutrition support competencies and post-registration experience to Masters equivalency. Completion of the qualification/competencies is a requirement of the contract of employment. During this training period, salary will be paid in accordance with Annex 21 of the Terms and Conditions as follows : Months 1 - 12 of the training period will be paid at 65% of the top of Band 7 pay scale, Months 13-24 of the training period will be paid at 70% of the top of Band 7 pay scale, Months 25-36 of the training period will be paid at 75% of the top of Band 7 pay scale. Upon successful attainment of the qualifications/competencies and experience listed above, even if sooner than the 36 month allocated timeframe, the post holder will automatically move to the bottom of the Band 7 pay scale (without financial detriment), as they will then meet the full KSF outline of this role and be expected to undertake all duties within this Job Description as indicated. NOTE : There will be some circumstances where current staff apply for these posts, and their new trainee salary will be below that of their current salary. To aid both the recruitment and development of staff it is recommended that staff across NHS Wales should have continuity of pay for the duration of the training to avoid financial detriment. This should apply when staff take up training posts both within and across NHS Wales organisations. Following this training, the remuneration will be the bottom of Band 7, again without financial detriment. 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 Annex 21 This is a training and development role under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions. The Highly Specialist Dietician will be required to undertake up to 36 month training/development programme upon commencement of this role, with an aim to attain the Masters Degree qualification OR completion of complex nutrition support competencies and post-registration experience to Masters equivalency. Completion of the qualification/competencies is a requirement of the contract of employment. During this training period, salary will be paid in accordance with Annex 21 of the Terms and Conditions as follows : Months 1 - 12 of the training period will be paid at 65% of the top of Band 7 pay scale, Months 13-24 of the training period will be paid at 70% of the top of Band 7 pay scale, Months 25-36 of the training period will be paid at 75% of the top of Band 7 pay scale. Upon successful attainment of the qualifications/competencies and experience listed above, even if sooner than the 36 month allocated timeframe, the post holder will automatically move to the bottom of the Band 7 pay scale (without financial detriment), as they will then meet the full KSF outline of this role and be expected to undertake all duties within this Job Description as indicated. NOTE : There will be some circumstances where current staff apply for these posts, and their new trainee salary will be below that of their current salary. To aid both the recruitment and development of staff it is recommended that staff across NHS Wales should have continuity of pay for the duration of the training to avoid financial detriment. This should apply when staff take up training posts both within and across NHS Wales organisations. Following this training, the remuneration will be the bottom of Band 7, again without financial detriment. Person Specification Qualifications/Knowledge Essential BSc. Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent. Evidence of clinical supervision Evidence of or qualification in research and audit. Health and Care Professions Council registration (HCPC). Evidence of professional development. Relevant post registration training. Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice. Detailed specialist clinical knowledge of acute nutrition support including oral, enteral and parental feeding routes. MSc or its equivalent level of knowledge and advanced post graduate training/experience in specialist clinical dietetics. Knowledge of audit and research and its application to acute nutrition support. Knowledge of health and safety and clinical governance. Knowledge of health issues affecting the local population and strategies in place to support improvement in these areas. Desirable Clinical Educators Course. Management qualification or evidence of management development Member of BDA specialist group or equivalent specialist interest group e.g. PENG, BAPEN Experience Essential Clinical experience in specialist acute nutrition support at a senior level. Considerable experience with artificial nutrition within the acute hospital environment including specialist knowledge of feeding tubes. Demonstrates evidence based specialist clinical knowledge. Experience of working as part of a clinical team to deliver patient and organisational objectives Experience of conducting clinical audit and or research. Experience of clinical supervision of students and junior staff. Experience of organising and implementing training programmes for staff, patients and students. Practical experience of human resource management, supervision and mentoring. Practical experience of lecturing/teaching/ presentations to large groups or at conferences. Desirable Experience in operational management/leadership Aptitude Essential Demonstrates highly developed motivational and negotiating skills to effect change Excellent oral and written communication skills. Able to gather, assimilate, appropriately apply and present complex data information. An ability to communicate complex information to NHS colleagues and partners in external organisations at a national and international level. Clinical supervision skills. Demonstrates critical appraisal skills. Presentation skills and ability to work effectively single handed with individuals and groups over 20 people Ability to focus on research and project objectives and to deliver on these Able to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders. Able to reflect and appraise own performance and that of others. Skills in influencing and persuasion on specialist clinical issues with a wide range of staff and internal and external to the UHB. Ability to carry out accurate anthropometric measurements Advanced keyboard skills - data inputting, word processing, internet and dietary analysis. Adequate dexterity to set up intricate equipment and demonstrate usage of same e.g. enteral feeding pumps. Able to deal appropriately with distressed patients and staff. Desirable Ability to speak Welsh. Person Specification Qualifications/Knowledge Essential BSc. Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent. Evidence of clinical supervision Evidence of or qualification in research and audit. Health and Care Professions Council registration (HCPC). Evidence of professional development. Relevant post registration training. Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice. Detailed specialist clinical knowledge of acute nutrition support including oral, enteral and parental feeding routes. MSc or its equivalent level of knowledge and advanced post graduate training/experience in specialist clinical dietetics. Knowledge of audit and research and its application to acute nutrition support. Knowledge of health and safety and clinical governance. Knowledge of health issues affecting the local population and strategies in place to support improvement in these areas. Desirable Clinical Educators Course. Management qualification or evidence of management development Member of BDA specialist group or equivalent specialist interest group e.g. PENG, BAPEN Experience Essential Clinical experience in specialist acute nutrition support at a senior level. Considerable experience with artificial nutrition within the acute hospital environment including specialist knowledge of feeding tubes. Demonstrates evidence based specialist clinical knowledge. Experience of working as part of a clinical team to deliver patient and organisational objectives Experience of conducting clinical audit and or research. Experience of clinical supervision of students and junior staff. Experience of organising and implementing training programmes for staff, patients and students. Practical experience of human resource management, supervision and mentoring. Practical experience of lecturing/teaching/ presentations to large groups or at conferences. Desirable Experience in operational management/leadership Aptitude Essential Demonstrates highly developed motivational and negotiating skills to effect change Excellent oral and written communication skills. Able to gather, assimilate, appropriately apply and present complex data information. An ability to communicate complex information to NHS colleagues and partners in external organisations at a national and international level. Clinical supervision skills. Demonstrates critical appraisal skills. Presentation skills and ability to work effectively single handed with individuals and groups over 20 people Ability to focus on research and project objectives and to deliver on these Able to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders. Able to reflect and appraise own performance and that of others. Skills in influencing and persuasion on specialist clinical issues with a wide range of staff and internal and external to the UHB. Ability to carry out accurate anthropometric measurements Advanced keyboard skills - data inputting, word processing, internet and dietary analysis. Adequate dexterity to set up intricate equipment and demonstrate usage of same e.g. enteral feeding pumps. Able to deal appropriately with distressed patients and staff. Desirable Ability to speak Welsh. 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). Additional information 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 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Prince Charles Hospital Gurnos Estate, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9DT Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)