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Job overview

        Detailed knowledge of the models used in weight management services and   strategic vision.

      Wide clinical dietetic experience and evidence of continuous professional   development.

      Significant experience of implementing models and developing services.

           An understanding of methods used to support people to manage long term health conditions.

            Willingness to work as part of an interdisciplinary team and supervise staff.

 Ability to provide training and supervision to the multidisciplinary team and wider dietetic students.

Enthusiasm for audit, research and development.

Ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential for this post.

Excellent digital skills, including being able to use the full range of Microsoft 365 tools.

Main duties of the job

To operationally manage and deliver the specialist dietetic service. The post holder will ensure that the day to day service provided is patient-centred, effective and of a high quality.
Take a lead role in the highly specialist assessment and treatment of service users, who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, to determine clinical diagnosis and therapy treatment indicated, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
Lead on the ongoing development of the specialist service in Powys by close liaison with external partners and specialist networks.
Have highly effective communication skills, and demonstrate these on a continual basis with patients, carers, colleagues and the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
Participate in complex integrated teams in the community attending appropriate meetings.

Working for our organisation

Would you like to join an interdisciplinary team that prides itself on being innovative, effective and friendly? Would you like to work in a beautiful environment where your personal and professional development is encouraged? Would you like to join a team that specializes in a biopsychosocial approach to managing long-term health conditions? If so, we would welcome your application.

For further discussion please contact Penny Doyle, Head of Dietetics ([email protected]) or 07827 234314. 

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.