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Job summary

Main area
Therapies
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Fixed term: 9 months (Until end of March 2026 - may be able to extend)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Job share
37.5 hours per week (Part time would be considered)
Job ref
050-ACS194-0425
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Town
Wrexham
Salary
£24,625 - £26,060 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/04/2025 23:59

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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Dietetic Assistant - Public Health

Band 3

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

 This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed

 

Job overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 9 MONTHS DUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST. 

Are you interested in nutrition and health, and looking to develop your skills in an exciting role? Then come and join our dynamic Dietetic team based in North Wales!

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Dietetic Assistant (part time or full time) to support delivery of our Public Health Dietetic Service in the Wrexham and Flintshire areas of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

The Dietetic Assistant will work with the Dietitians and fellow team members to support implementation, delivery and evaluation of best practice in relation to Public Health Nutrition, working as an integral member of, and in partnership with multi-agency community teams. You will work with an established team dedicated to providing quality assured food and nutrition programmes and activities as part of Nutrition Skills for LifeTM. The successful candidate will work alongside our existing dietetic support worker to deliver award winning courses and sessions in the community, such as ‘Come and Cook with your Child’, ‘Come and Cook’, and ‘Eat Smart Save Better’.

You will also be part of the wider dietetics department, joining an enthusiastic and friendly team delivering services in acute, primary care, and public health.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support and assist the dietetics team in implementing prevention focused food and nutrition programmes across Wrexham and Flintshire. This includes delivery of nutrition education and practical cooking courses to a variety of community groups.

As a Dietetic Assistant, the post holder will have specific responsibilities in carrying out delegated public health activities independently with selected dietetic service users in the community, working under regular supervision of Registered Dietitians, and proactively supporting the Dietitians with appropriate clerical and administrative duties.

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

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

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Experience

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Skills

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Alys Roberts
Job title
Team Lead Public Health Dietitian
Email address
[email protected]
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