There is a rare opportunity to join the well established Adult Weight Management team in Hywel Dda University Health Board. We are looking for an experienced dietitian who is passionate about supporting people living with complex obesity related health needs.The successful applicant will be part of a multi-professional service delivering a range of evidence based and compassion focussed dietetic and multi-professional interventions to people living with complex obesity, whilst working closely with the wider Health Board Nutrition & Dietetics teams.The successful applicant will demonstrate considerable and broad adult dietetic experience, have excellent communication skills and be ready to work pro-actively as part of enthusiastic, hard working teams. They will have experience of a behavioural approach to motivating change.Main duties of the jobAs an integral part of the Adult Weight Management Service the successful applicant willDeliver effective, evidence based weight management interventions to support delivery of the Healthy Weight Healthy Wales Strategy across the Health Board.Use specialist adult dietetic knowledge and skills: assessing, planning and implementing treatment and delivering holistic dietetic and behavioural/ lifestyle interventions in a variety of settings.Through training and education support the development of improved knowledge and skills of the Hywel Dda workforce in the prevention and management of overweight and obesity and associated risk factors.Participate in the evaluation of weight management interventions by accurately recording patient reported outcomes and experience measures.Support the development and implementation of policy, guidance and standards within the weight management and wider dietetic service.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usHywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.Our services are provided in:Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in HaverfordwestFive community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in PembrokeshireTwo integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providersNumerous mental health and learning disabilities servicesJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.Interviews will be held on 05/03/2026Person SpecificationLanguage SkillsWelsh Speaker (Level 1)Qualifications and KnowledgeHCPC RegistrationEvidence of attendance on accredited specialist courses and /or advanced training in relation to dietetics to postgraduate diploma leveDemonstrates consolidated clinical dietetic knowledge and skills in the field of Clinical DieteticsHas developed specialist knowledge as evidenced by dietetics qualification and additional formal learning / demonstrable experience in weight managementSkills in behavioral approaches including motivational interviewingDemonstrates good knowledge of, and ability to apply, evidence base in relation to dietetic practice and development of practiceCritical Appraisal Skills: knowledge of current and emerging evidence base, national and professional policy, guidance and best practice in the delivery and development of the specialist area of dietetic workWell established clinical problem solving skillsDemonstrates effective organisational skills including prioritisation of workload, effective caseload management and delegation of tasksWell established teaching and presentation skillsClinical Supervisory Skills TrainingOther professional, technical or academic qualification which relate to area of clinical Dietetic practiceECDLExperienceDemonstrable experience in adult dieteticsExperience of working in acute and community settings to deliver dietetic careEvidence of working as part of multi-disciplinary teamsExperience of teaching other health care staffEvidence of involvement in development work in dietetic services e.g. audit, implementing a change in practice, delivering a new dietetic interventionExperience of clinical auditExperience of delivery of patient group educationExperience of delegating work to and supporting / supervising D.A. / students / junior dietetic staffExperience of service changeExperience of ResearchExperience of delivering project workDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.£39,263 to £47,280 a yearper annum (pro rata if part time)
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