Job Summary
Closing Date: 30 July 2026
Are you looking for a Band 5 Dietitian post which will give you a wide range of nutrition support and enteral feeding experiences? This exciting opportunity allows you to develop your skills across Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, specifically in Merthyr Tydfil, Cynon and Taf Ely.
The role supports our work across a range of clinical areas and includes domiciliary visits, community hospital ward cover, outpatient clinics (virtual and face‑to‑face), group education sessions and training of other professionals. It is a great opportunity for a Dietitian looking for maximum variety in their first or second dietetic role.
Main Duties of the Job
To support the provision of health care to the people of the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board catchment area.
To be clinically responsible for a varied caseload of adult community patients across their own homes, care homes, day centres, community hospitals services and adult outpatient clinics, predominantly supporting patients requiring nutritional support (enteral feeding and oral nutritional support).
To ensure CPD opportunities are scheduled for project development including sustainability, digital, frailty and dementia services, and welcome innovative ideas to support your development.
To work autonomously and within professional policies, standards and conduct laid down by the British Dietetic Association, the Health Care Professions Council and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Dietetic Department.
The ability to effectively undertake urgent community work by travelling across the health board at short notice is important for this role.
Welsh Skills Desirable
This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable at Level 3 Speaking/Listening (or ‘B1’ Level). This does not require fluency; it simply means being able to hold simple conversations with patients.
About Us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region. With nearly 13,500 staff, CTM is one of Wales’s largest employers. We operate three district general hospitals, several community hospitals and a range of primary and community care facilities. Our strategy focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals.
CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,557 to £39,631 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 110-AHP068‑0726
Job locations: Glanrhyd Hospital, Pen‑y‑fai, Tondu Road, Bridgend, CF31 4LN, United Kingdom
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential:
- BSc. Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent Dietetic qualification with state registration.
- Registered with the Health Care Professions Council.
- Postgraduate CPD where applicable.
- Aware of current developments in Dietetic practice.
- Knowledge of current reports and publications relevant to the post.
Desirable:
- Clinical Supervisory Skills Training.
- Appreciation of factors influencing the health of the local population.
Experience
Essential:
- Experience of managing mixed clinical caseload.
- Outpatient experience.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential:
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Good motivational skills.
- Computer literate with keyboard skills.
- Good analytical skills.
- Postgraduate CPD where applicable.
- Logical approach to problem solving.
Desirable:
- Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are desirable for this role.
- Presentation skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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Contact Details:
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