Job summary
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.

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.

About us
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.

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.

For an informal chat please speak to Ellen Buffery, Professional Head of Dietetics (ellen.buffery@wales.nhs.uk) or Rhiain Morris, Team Lead Community Dietitian (Rhiain.Morris@wales.nhs.uk)

Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential

• Degree level education or equivalent
• Registered with HCPC

Desirable

• Membership of BDA

Experience
Essential

• Accurate keyboard skills/IT literate
• Presentation skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of Computer Nutritional Analysis Programme

Aptitude & Abilities
Essential

• Able to work with individuals and groups
• Able to meet and effectively communicate with public

Desirable

• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

Values
Essential

• Demonstrate PTHB Values
• Self-motivated
• Flexible and adaptive approach to work

Other
Essential

• Ability to travel within geographical area
• Able to work hours flexibly

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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).