Job overview

Are you a motivated and dedicated dietitian with a keen interest in obesity management and behaviour change?

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join the Adult Weight Management Service (AWMS) at ABUHB. Established in 2014, the AWMS operates in line with the  All Wales Weight Management Pathway, offering Level 2 and 3 services. You'll also have the opportunity to collaborate with our Children's and Maternity Weight Management Services, expanding your expertise in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.

As part of our enthusiastic and supportive team, you'll benefit from ongoing mentoring and professional development, ensuring you continue to grow in your career. We pride ourselves on fostering a positive and collaborative atmosphere where your contributions will be valued.

The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of managing patients within this specialist area, as well as a passion for making a difference in the lives of those living with obesity.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your expertise in this rewarding field, we’d love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Deliver a specialist weight management outpatient service in a variety of different ways including group sessions, assessment clinics, 1:1 interventions, support groups and telephone consultations. 

The post holders will support, develop and deliver the specialist dietetic services as part of the AWMS team. As specialist Dietitian the post holder will be expected to work independently, offering dietetic clinics, group sessions and providing dietetic support as part of a multi-disciplinary team offering specialist services for obese patients with complex needs.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. 
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.