Job Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic dietitian to join our well respected Acute dietetic team in Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen.

This post offers an ideal opportunity for a dietitian looking to develop their clinical skills, or an existing experienced dietitian that would like to specialise in an acute dietetic role. The post-holder will fully embed themselves as part of a wider MDT, supporting embedding nutrition/hydration as part of models of care and driving forward innovation. The post-holder base is Glangwili Hospital and we welcome applicants who would like to discuss flexible working opportunities, in terms of the way the hours are worked.

Working for us means you will join a rapidly growing, supportive and innovative team. You will be supported in your role and will have the opportunity to access training /education as well as higher education opportunities.

Main duties of the job
Join our supportive and forward-thinking team delivering high-quality dietetic care across acute and outpatient services. You will use your specialist knowledge and clinical judgement to manage a varied, often complex caseload, contributing to multidisciplinary decision-making and ensuring seamless, evidence-based nutrition care throughout the patient journey. You'll also take ownership of your workload while supporting junior colleagues to deliver an efficient service.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will play a key role in improving patient outcomes and ensuring compassionate, inclusive care. You will use your strong communication skills to handle sensitive and complex discussions, adapting your approach to meet individual patient needs and overcoming barriers to understanding. You will also support the development of others through supervision, teaching, and everyday leadership.

Alongside clinical duties, you will contribute to service improvement, audit, and education, helping to shape the future of dietetic care. Maintaining high standards of documentation and using data to drive quality improvement, you will be part of a team committed to innovation, learning, and delivering the best possible care for patients.

About us
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

Job responsibilities
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 29.07.2026

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• HCPC registration with a Degree in Dietetics.
• Specialist clinical knowledge of acute 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 acute dietetics / the specialist area.
• Knowledge of quality improvement methodology in practice.

Desirable

• Completed the BDA PENG programme.

Experience
Essential

• Significant experience in acute 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

• Experience of delivering clinical supervision
• Delegation to unregistered staff.
• Member of a professional network or specialist group.

Other
Essential

• Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
• Able to travel to provide specialist support / cross site cover.

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).