Job overview

This post is advertised as a Band 6, however applicants who do not currently hold all the necessary competencies to a Band 6 level are encouraged to apply and,  if successful, will be appointed under Annex 21 rules whereby 70% of the top of Band 6 will be payable in the first year and 75% in second year. 

Applicants would be supported to develop their competencies required to fulfil the role up to a 24 month period. Following successful completion and successful attainment of the skills and competencies for the role, the post holder will then be paid at Band 6 (minimum point on the scale). 

Failure to achieve the competencies in the designated timeframe could result in re-deployment. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Dietitian to join Hywel Dda Paediatric diabetes team, in its endeavours to improve and empower children and young people living with diabetes. 

The post is a permanent position, part time (18.75 hours/week) and would be suited to a highly motivated Dietitian who has some knowledge and experience of working within diabetes and or paediatric dietetics. 

Our dynamic, innovative, and supportive team are looking forward to welcoming a new dietetic colleague to help us fulfil our aim of providing value-based care through structured education.

We are flexible in how the 18.75 hours are worked and can discuss this with you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the provision of structured education across the health board sites and hold a clinical case load of children and young people with diabetes.  

The post holder will work as a specialist children’s diabetes dietitian and an integral member of the Children’s Diabetes Service, managing a complex caseload of children and young people and supporting others to work effectively with children, young people and their families with diabetes.

They will use specialist dietetic knowledge and skills: assessing, planning, implementing treatment and delivering dietetic interventions in a variety of settings including community, outpatient, and hospital and group settings in line with the needs of the patient, their family and carers. 

Provide education, training and expert support to develop the knowledge and skills of others’ working with children, young people and families in relation to the effective dietary management of diabetes. 

Contribute to the work of dietetic and children’s diabetes services, actively participating in development, evaluation and improvement work, and the implementation of policy, guidance and standards. 

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