Dietitian/nutritionist - Diabetes Prevention - Port Talbot, United Kingdom - Swansea Bay University Health Board

Swansea Bay University Health Board

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Port Talbot, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Following additional investment, the Nutrition and Dietetics Department have an exciting opportunity to join the Health Board wide Diabetes Prevention Programme.

The role is suitable for a Dietitian or registered Nutritionist with interest and experience of working in primary care to support the delivery of a support worker led lifestyle intervention.

The post is permanent, full time (working 37.5 hours per week).

You will be based within the Diabetes Prevention Programme working with the programme lead Dietitian across the 8 clusters in SBUHB.

You will be working closely with the SBUHB Nutrition Skills for Life Team, and primary care staff/ community partners.

The main post responsibilities will be:
To support the training, supervision and quality assurance of the project support workers.

To support the delivery of accredited nutrition education programmes as part of the Nutrition Skills for Life team.

To support the project lead Dietitian in the planning and organisation of clinics and the operational delivery of the programme.

To collect and evaluate data to support the evaluation of the programme locally and nationally.

The base for the post will be agreed on appointment, but you will be required to work at locations across the Health Board.

We offer both departmental and personal CPD time to support your development and share best practice.

Our department is committed to the development of evidenced based practice, research and clinical audit and you will be supported in attending relevant professional networking meetings, interest groups and CPD opportunities as well as having an annual appraisal.

We have good support from administrative staff and Dietetic Assistants. The Health Board has University status with Colleges of Medicine on site.

For more information, contact Carol Brock, Deputy Head of Service or Rachel Long, Diabetes Prevention Lead Dietitian on

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

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