Rotational Dietitian in Caerleon

This vacancy sits within our comprehensive and supportive Rotation Programme. The post holder will work as a key member of the ABUHB Dietetic & Weight Management Service, fulfilling a vital role delivering dietetic care within inpatient settings, outpatient clinics and patient education groups. They will participate fully in the rotation philosophy, gaining maximum benefit from time spent in each speciality, from training and education provided and from mentoring by Specialist Dietitians. This is a great opportunity to build on current knowledge in a variety of dietetic specialities and settings.

The post provides an opportunity to learn and develop skills in a supportive environment. Regular protected CPD time is included as part of an individual workplan. Clinical Supervision and Preceptorship are offered to all band 5 dietitians. As applicable, training opportunities to include BDA modules, MI training, teaching qualifications and specialist group education are supported and funded. Staff within our Rotation Programme will be encouraged to engage in audit and research. We welcome participation in our annual ABUHB Dietetic Showcase event by either assisting in the organisation of the event, producing a poster or taking part in presenting. 2025 graduates are encouraged to apply. Applications will be considered for students currently training and graduating this year. Requests for part-time working may also be able to be considered.

Main duties of the job: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a large mixed (acute and community) Health Board covering 5 local authority boroughs; Torfaen, Newport, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly and Monmouthshire. In 2021 the Grange University Hospital was opened to provide specialist acute and critical care. The Dietetic & Weight Management Service currently operates a varied Rotation Programme across the Health Board at the Grange University Hospital, our enhanced local general hospitals, community hospitals, primary care and public health settings. Please see an attached copy of the rotation directory for full details of what each rotation can offer. Please contact us to find out more if you would like the chance to launch your career in Wales. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us: 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.

Job responsibilities: You will be able to find a full Job description, Person Specification and a list of the rotation choices that form part of the Band 5 Rotation Programme - attached within the supporting documents.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications and Knowledge: BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent qualification at degree level, HCPC, Clinical Educators Course with use of BDA CAT tool, BDA registration or equivalent.

• Skills and Attributes: The ability to work independently and as part of a team, excellent written and oral communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

• Experience: Post qualification experience in the relevant field, experience of presentations and teaching session skills, recent NHS experience, some experience of a large scale catering establishment.

• Other: Able to develop and plan, setting priorities and meeting deadlines, able to deal with distressed patients/clients and carers.

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.