Specialist Dietitian - Oncology - #142845

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR (6 weeks) DUE TO SECONDMENT COVER.

Please note this is a temporary, 6 weeks contract.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Specialist Dietitian to work with the Oncology Dietetic Teams in the Central area of BCUHB.

The Dietitian will support the Team in the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of best practice in relation to dietetic care, working as an integral member of, and in partnership with the multi-agency oncology team.

You will also remain a key member of the dietetic team, joining an enthusiastic and friendly team of over 80 dietitians across the Health Board, delivering services in acute and primary care, and public health. We deliver clinical placements for students, and have secretarial and assistant support.

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

Main duties of the job

Quality improvement initiatives are welcomed in the department. You would be encouraged and supported in considering improved and more effective ways of working.

You will be joining an enthusiastic and friendly team of 58 dietitians. We deliver clinical placements for students, have secretarial and assistant support and are part of a wider team of dietitians working across the three Areas of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

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

Essential criteria

• Degree in Dietetics
• HCPC registration
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Member of specialist interest group Working towards MSc or evidence of research qualification
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Post registration training in specialist area/advanced diploma in dietetics
• Member of British Dietetic Association
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of service development and ability to use own initiative. Clinical educators course
  
  

Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills. Ability to work in a team and unsupervised. Ability to manage own workload. Proven organisational skills. Good time management skills. Good teaching, supervisory and appraisal skills.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Basic IT/Keyboard skills Experience in working in the community /lone working. Experience in risk management.