Job Summary
Post holder will also deliver a range of community based initiatives; utilising a range of agreed approaches to support positive changes to food, nutrition, and physical activity behaviours. They will support the local delivery and evaluation of Nutrition Skills for LifeTM services.
The successful candidate will receive a range of training opportunities and work alongside fellow Dietetic Assistant Practitioners in Public Health Dietetics, under the guidance of the Senior Public Health Dietitians. They will receive weekly supervision sessions with a registered dietitian and will work closely with a range of partner agencies to promote positive healthy lifestyle behaviours.
Main duties of the job
1. To undertake necessary training on nutrition, motivational interviewing, and behaviour change strategies.
2. To lead the delivery of comprehensive healthy lifestyles programmes.
3. To plan, develop, coordinate and evaluate nutrition based group education sessions, practical cooking skills and community based nutrition interventions to a range of audiences, under the direction of Specialist Public Health Dietitians.
4. To work autonomously and under own initiative on specific projects, as agreed with supervising Public Health Dietitian, seeking advice and support as necessary.
5. To maintain clear and accurate records in line with professional and departmental standards.
6. To contribute to team and community needs assessments, to plan and implement nutrition and health promoting activities under direction of Specialist Public Health Dietitians.
7. To be actively involved with quality improvement and specifically participation in the Nutrition Skills for LifeTM Quality Assurance with the Public Health Dietitians.
8. To participate in team meetings to discuss programme progress and ensure that feedback is given to relevant bodies or groups.
About Us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We Live By Our Core Values:
* We listen, learn and improve.
* We treat everyone with respect.
* We all work together as one team.
Date posted
19 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
110-ACS081-0325
Job locations
Keir Hardie University Health Park
Aberdare Road
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 1BZ
Experience
Essential
* NHS community or social care.
* Team working.
* Windows packages.
Desirable
* Working with groups.
Skills
Essential
* Independently work with groups.
* Verbal and written communication.
* Time management / prioritisation.
Desirable
* Ability to speak Welsh.
Qualifications
Essential
* NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
* Public health nutrition messages.
Desirable
* Level 2 Community Food and Nutrition skills.
* Teaching qualification.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Keir Hardie University Health Park
Aberdare Road
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 1BZ
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ #J-18808-Ljbffr