Are you :
Passionate about weight management?
Motivated to improve population health?
Interested in being part of a multi-disciplinary weight management service?
Then our weight management service is the place for you. We are looking for a Band 7 Highly Specialist Dietitian.
You will support the professional manager in improving the Level 2 and 3 services and provide clinical input for level 3 and triaging. You will support others in their delivery of the Level 2 service.
There will be leadership opportunities to take part in the operational management and supervision of staff within the team.
You will have the support of a professional manager and be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering an innovative service in line with the All Wales Weight Management Pathway.
The successful applicant will have demonstrable experience of leading and evaluating service development and improvement, collaborative working and possess expert knowledge of weight management.
We have 0.8 WTE/30 hours available and will consider flexible working arrangements to help you to achieve a good work-life balance. There will also be an opportunity for some working from home.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by the use of evidence based outcomes. Lead on specific clinical audit/research projects within weight management. To provide leadership for new/less experienced staff, support staff and contribute to their development, as a delegated supervisor. To develop departmental policy and participate in national policy development as required. Act as a source of expertise to other colleagues working within and outside CTMUHB. Educate and train dietetic students, colleagues and other healthcare professionals. Work autonomously to provide expert clinical and ethical advice to clients, and head of dietetic service/ deputy heads of service. Interpret national and professional clinical guidelines and policies and work with the head of service/deputy heads of service to develop clinically appropriate standards. 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 We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve. Job description
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. Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
BSc, Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent dietetic qualification Registered with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Evidence of post-graduate study or ongoing CPD in relevant specialism Detailed specialist clinical dietetic knowledge in weight management Desirable
Clinical Educators Course or Advanced Clinical Educators Course Experience
Essential
Clinical experience in specialist dietetics at a senior level Experience of working as part of a clinical team to deliver patient and organisational objectives Experience of conducting clinical audit and or research Experience of clinical supervision of students and junior colleagues Desirable
Experience in operational Management/Leadership. Aptitude and Abilities Skills
Essential
Presentation skills and ability to work effectively single handed with individuals and groups over 20 people Skills in influencing and persuasion on specialist clinical issues with a wide range of staff and internal and external to the Health Board. Behaviour change/motivational interviewing skills. Desirable
The ability to speak Welsh Circumstances
Essential
Able to travel throughout the geographical area covered by CTMUHB, transporting educational materials and resources, as required and in a timely manner. Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address
Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda Partridge Road Llwynypia CF40 2LX Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by the use of evidence based outcomes. Lead on specific clinical audit/research projects within weight management. To provide leadership for new/less experienced staff, support staff and contribute to their development, as a delegated supervisor. To develop departmental policy and participate in national policy development as required. Act as a source of expertise to other colleagues working within and outside CTMUHB. Educate and train dietetic students, colleagues and other healthcare professionals. Work autonomously to provide expert clinical and ethical advice to clients, and head of dietetic service/ deputy heads of service. Interpret national and professional clinical guidelines and policies and work with the head of service/deputy heads of service to develop clinically appropriate standards. 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 We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve. Job description
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. Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
BSc, Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent dietetic qualification Registered with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Evidence of post-graduate study or ongoing CPD in relevant specialism Detailed specialist clinical dietetic knowledge in weight management Desirable
Clinical Educators Course or Advanced Clinical Educators Course Experience
Essential
Clinical experience in specialist dietetics at a senior level Experience of working as part of a clinical team to deliver patient and organisational objectives Experience of conducting clinical audit and or research Experience of clinical supervision of students and junior colleagues Desirable
Experience in operational Management/Leadership. Aptitude and Abilities Skills
Essential
Presentation skills and ability to work effectively single handed with individuals and groups over 20 people Skills in influencing and persuasion on specialist clinical issues with a wide range of staff and internal and external to the Health Board. Behaviour change/motivational interviewing skills. Desirable
The ability to speak Welsh Circumstances
Essential
Able to travel throughout the geographical area covered by CTMUHB, transporting educational materials and resources, as required and in a timely manner. Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address
Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda Partridge Road Llwynypia CF40 2LX Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
