Job summary
We are excited to offer a dynamic and motivated dietitian the opportunity to operationally and strategically lead Adult Diabetes services in Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB). You would take responsibility for group education including prevention through the All Wales Programme (AWDPP), Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes (DAFNE and XPERT), and scope opportunities for service development and improvement to achieve evidence centered outcomes. You will work closely with diabetes specialist nursing, and strive to embed the multi disciplinary team in pathways, aligned too with Dietetics Inpatient and Outpatient services. You will engage with stakeholders including service users, GP Clusters and Public Health Wales.
Main duties of the job
PTHB is an innovative employer in the heart of rural Wales with all the benefits of space and tranquility, affordable housing, and good road links. The department operates from sites across Powys, and you would be supported by the Professional Head of Service who works closely with other Therapy Leads to maintain the strong AHP collaborative within PTHB, and enjoy professional support of colleagues. You will line manage a small team, support junior colleagues, and contribute to student training in collaboration with Cardiff and Glyndwr Universities.
Relevant professional background is desirable, but CPD and development is supported and candidates with less suitable experience but with excellent personal qualities and a positive attitude are welcomed. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and excellent communication, are important.
Working hours and base can be flexible by negotiation so long as the needs of the wider service are supported. However access to a car would be necessary to support travel across sites, and the ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential for this post.
About us
Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.
Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.
Did you know - Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Workforce team on 01874 712580 or [email protected]
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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognized qualification degree / equivalent in Dietetics
- Knowledge of services that link across the primary/secondary care interface to provide integrated care in the specialism
- Accredited post graduate study relevant to clinical area at Masters level or equivalent
- Knowledge of current policies and applications in the clinical area
- HCPC Registered Dietician
Desirable
- Advanced knowledge gained through active membership of specialist clinical / dietetic groups / networks
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Experience
Essential
- Advanced level experience of clinical dietetic skills within the specialism managing complex/non-complex caseloads
- Experience of leadership and service transformation
- Delegation and supervision skills
- Experience in service development / improvement / audi
- Evidence of critical appraisal, analytical thought/audit and research methodology
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan, lead, inspire the team to meet priorities
- Proficient in the use of digital programmes and platforms e.g. Microsoft TEAMS
- Well-developed critical appraisal skills
- Proven developed communication skills at a variety of levels
- Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Able to work across a number of sites throughout Powys Able to work flexibly according to the changing needs of the service
Values
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
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Employer details
Employer name
Powys Teaching Health Board
Address
To be communicated
To be communicated
North Powys
SY16 2DW