Job summary
- Main area
- Dietetics
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 070-AHP019-0726
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Brecon War Memorial Hospital (to be confirmed)
- Town
- Brecon
- Salary
- £32,557 - £39,631 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Community Dietitian
Band 5
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
Job overview
PTHB is excited to recruit a Band 5 Community dietitian covering Brecon, Ystradgynlais and Bronllys and Llandrindod Wells. Powys Dietetics team aims to deliver expert and flexible nutritional care to local community. You could be a new graduate, or B5 seeking wider experience, and will have opportunity to manage a diverse clinical caseload covering inpatients, clinics, home enteral feeding, care homes and public health in an agreed job plan. You will be well supported by committed and experienced colleagues and encouraged with structured development to prepare for advancement to B6 roles. We encourage everyone to take an active part in clinical and service improvement, and opportunities for supervision and learning will be supported.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, have a flexible approach and motivation, committed to ongoing CPD through our graduate preceptorship framework, and have a holistic MDT approach working within the British Dietetic Association Professional Code of conduct, Professional Standards of Practice, and the HCPC code of conduct. They will demonstrate good communication and organizational skills, a positive attitude, and work collaboratively within a team.
The service actively supports student training from Cardiff and Glyndwr Universities.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and motivated, committed to ongoing CPD through our graduate preceptorship framework, and have a holistic MDT approach working within the British Dietetic Association Professional Code of conduct, Professional Standards of Practice, and the HCPC code of conduct. They will demonstrate good communication and organizational skills, a positive attitude, and work collaboratively within a team. The service actively supports student training from Cardiff and Glyndwr Universities.
Digital infrastructure is well developed in Powys to meet demand and success of remote consultation, though face to face contacts can be arranged as clinically appropriate.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main 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.
For an informal chat please speak to Ellen Buffery, Professional Head of Dietetics ([email protected]) or Rhiain Morris, Team Lead Community Dietitian ([email protected])
Person specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Degree level education or equivalent
- Registered with HCPC
Desirable criteria
- Membership of BDA
Experience
Essential criteria
- Accurate keyboard skills/IT literate
- Presentation skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Computer Nutritional Analysis Programme
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Able to work with individuals and groups
- Able to meet and effectively communicate with public
Desirable criteria
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate PTHB Values
- Self-motivated
- Flexible and adaptive approach to work
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel within geographical area
- Able to work hours flexibly
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ellen Buffery
- Job title
- Professional Head of Dietetics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07827 234 314
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