Employer: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type: NHS
Site: Department of Community Nutrition & Dietetics, Riverside Health Centre, Town Cardiff
Salary: £46,840 - £53,602 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 11/03/2025 23:59
Community Neuro Rehab & Living Well Dietitian
Band 7
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services.
OUR REGION:
Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions.
Job overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a proactive and motivated Dietitian to be our lead dietitian for Community Neuro-rehabilitation in Cardiff and Vale UHB, based in both Llandough Hospital and Riverside Health Centre.
This post designs and delivers the dietetic service to the Early Supported Discharge (ESD) multidisciplinary team for stroke patients. In addition, the diverse workload includes a variety of complex neuro-rehabilitation patients, managed via individual home visits and group education.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The Band 7 Neuro-Rehabilitation dietitian will develop, manage and co-ordinate a community dietetic service for the specialist client group.
This will involve working in partnership with other professions and agencies in a variety of settings including community venues, as well as directly with clients at an individual and group level.
The post holder is the lead clinician for:
* The management of overall dietetic service to this specialist area including development, implementation and evaluation.
* The design, delivery and evaluation of nutrition and dietetic component of group education courses that are evidence-based.
* Production of regular monitoring and evaluation reports for Health Board and partner organisations.
* Supervision and training of Project Support Workers and other workers involved in the specialist area.
* To develop and co-ordinate the dietetic service for this area, undertaking research and audit.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Evidence of current HPC registration.
* Degree, or equivalent, or post-graduate qualification in dietetics.
* Member of the British Dietetic Association or covered by professional indemnity insurance.
* Attendance at relevant accredited courses/conferences.
* MSc or equivalent postgraduate experience/training.
Experience
* A range of post-registration experience of working with a wide range of clients across a variety of clinical settings.
* Understanding of professional ethics and application in practice.
* Evidence of ongoing CPD.
Skills
* Excellent leadership skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Organisational and project management skills.
Special Knowledge
* Knowledge of community dietetics & management of neurological conditions.
* Knowledge of nutritional requirements of adults (Neuro).
Personal Qualities
* Self-motivated/Enthusiastic.
* Professional caring manner and appearance.
Other
* To be flexible and able to work occasional evening and weekend if required.
* Ability to travel flexibly to meet the requirements of the job.
MANAGING YOUR APPLICATION:
We are committed to promoting inclusion, where all staff have a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from everyone and recognise the need for our workforce to represent the diversity of the population we serve.
Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
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