Job overview

We are looking for a clinician with a positive approach and a can-do attitude who can   support and manage change able to work both independently and as part of a Team.   You will support patients in a variety of community settings including out-patient  clinics, home visits and Care Homes. We provide training and education across a  variety of settings for Nursing and Allied HealthCare Professional colleagues. 
Specialist areas will include Home Enteral Tube Feeding. Sound written and verbal  communication skills are essential, ideally experience in staff and performance   management, and with interest in ongoing CPD and learning. The service operates   from several sites across Powys so the ability to travel across the area is essential. 

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential for this post and English and  Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

We are happy to offer this role as a development post for band 5 candidates, to   support development into a Band 6 position. Upon starting the role we will agree a   training and development plan and undertake a 12-24 month training programme to   obtain the relevant competencies, qualifications and /or experience for the role. Full-time and part-time applicants are welcome. 

Please contact Clinical Lead Dietitian, Rhiain Morris, for an informal chat about this   post on: 01639 846428 or email [email protected]

Main duties of the job

The Dietetics service provides support for adults and children across Powys striving to deliver the best, evidence-based care for patients within AHP Public Health Strategic Framework for Wales.

Dietetics has input into weekly clinics and the following services; eating disorders, renal unit, home enteral feeding (HEF), diabetes, obesity and public health. You will work closely with the Clinical Lead and colleagues to run clinics, support HEF patients, and make domiciliary visits as needed

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.