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Job summary

Main area
Dietetics
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
100-AHP158-0825
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Glangwili General Hospital
Town
Carmarthen
Salary
£39,263 - £47,280 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/08/2025 23:59
Interview date
26/08/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Experienced Community Dietitian - Adults

Band 6

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Job overview

Are you looking to join a fabulous, dynamic dietetic team, to achieve a good work-life balance and  live in a beautiful part of Wales? Then this is the role for you! Hywel Dda University Health Board's dietetic team are looking for an  Experienced Community Dietitian to join the adult community  dietetic and MDT team based at Glangwili  General Hospital. 

We are open to exploring opportunities for you to develop in your areas of clinical interest, we offer good professional support, a friendly working environment, and will enable you to develop skills in applying quality improvement, and continue your professional development. 

Dietitian video - https://youtu.be/jiLm93J9Y1Q  

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will carry a complex caseload of community patients providing expert dietetic interventions and care, and will work alongside our acute, and community dietitians and Strategic lead for Malnutrition to embed nutrition / hydration as part of the patient pathway. 

The post-holder will also be involved in the delivery of  community  clinics, nursing home and patient home visits.  

They will demonstrate a good understanding of the role of nutrition in health care, be an excellent communicator, a team player and be prepared to undertake further learning and development to fulfil the scope and requirements of this role.

Training and education will be a central part of this role, as well as supporting student training and the development and implementation of our Dietetic Assistant Practitioner roles.

The successful applicant will become an integral member of the dietetic team working to ensure optimal nutritional care for patients as a key determinant of recovery and outcome. 

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

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

•    Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
•    Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
•    Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
•    47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
•    Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are open to considering flexible working, supporting you to achieve a good work - life balance and high job satisfaction.

Three counties video - https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY  

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 26.08.2025

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • H.C.P.C. Registration with a degree in Dietetics
  • Specialist clinical knowledge of adult nutritional care and dietetics including nutritional support and clinically assisted nutrition; qualifications acquired through specialist training to post graduate diploma level or equivalent clinical experience
  • Completed Clinical Supervisory Skills training or equivalent
  • Knowledge of, and ability to apply evidence-base to inform dietetic care
  • Working knowledge of professional and clinical guidance and policy relevant to / the specialist area
  • Knowledge of quality improvement methodology in practice
Desirable criteria
  • Completed motivational interviewing training

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant experience in community dietetics within the NHS or similar health care establishment.
  • Consolidated and broad experience of managing a complex and varied clinical caseload using established clinical reasoning
  • Planning and delivery of clinical knowledge-based dietetic and nutrition education and training.
  • Participation in project / quality improvement / development / clinical audit work, with demonstrable outcomes.
  • Student training
  • Interpreting evidence into clinical practice
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of delivering clinical supervision.
  • Delegation to unregistered staff.
  • Member of a professional network or specialist group

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Other

Essential criteria
  • Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service.
  • Able to travel to provide home visits and training and cross site cover.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Paul Makin
Job title
Clinical Lead Community Dietitian
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01267 227067
Additional information

We welcome informal contact and visits from prospective applicants.

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