Dietetic Assistant Practitioner – CAMHS in Caerleon

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Dietetic Assistant Practitioner to join the specialist (CAMHS) Dietetic Team. The role will support children and young people with mental health needs, including those requiring specialist nutritional interventions, you will be working within CAMHS and as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

You will work as part of the CAMHS Dietetic team based at St Cadoc's Hospital. We are seeking an individual who:

• Has a good general education, including GCSEs (or equivalent), or above.
• Has experience working with children, young people and families within healthcare, community or related settings.
• Demonstrates a sound understanding of nutrition, healthy lifestyles and behaviour change.
• Is confident delivering group sessions and supporting individuals to achieve their health goals.
• Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Can work independently whilst being an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Is able to travel throughout the Health Board area.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills within a supportive CAMHS service that is committed to innovation, continuous improvement and high-quality patient care. You will receive regular supervision, opportunities for continuing professional development and be encouraged to contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Working alongside registered Dietitians and other CAMHS professionals, you will deliver delegated interventions, support nutritional assessments, provide practical advice to young people and families, facilitate groups, and contribute to the ongoing development of dietetic services within CAMHS. You will gain extensive clinical experience in helping children and young people make positive and sustainable changes to improve their health and wellbeing. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another. We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

As an integral part of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), the post holder will support children, young people and their families to plan, deliver and evaluate interventions to support children and young people with complex difficulties and their families/carers. The post holder will carry a delegated caseload to support the patient/families with changes to their diet. They will be expected to liaise with a number of stakeholders and co-ordinate care.

The post holder will support the work of registered dietitians as well as other clinicians in the multidisciplinary team and would be required to work within the British Dietetic Association (BDA) Professional Code of Conduct for dietetic assistants.

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