Dietetic Assistant - Caernarfon, United Kingdom - Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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Caernarfon, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Do you have an interest in nutrition and the promotion of health? Excited by the prospect of preventing the development of Diabetes? If you are ready to effect real change for patients within primary care then this position is just what you are looking for

This brand new Dietetic Assistant role will work under the leadership of the Dietitian to deliver the All Wales Diabetes Prevention Programme to a cluster region (namely Anglesey).

Working together with the Dietitian, GPs and practice nurse team in the delivery of the care to the practice population, this role holds the potential to support transforming health outcomes with the prevention of Diabetes.

This post is fixed term to 31/3/24 due to meeting the needs of the service.

This Dietetic Assistant will work under the leadership of the Dietitian to deliver the All Wales diabetes prevention programme to a cluster region (Anglesey).

Support will be given to GP practices in the appropriate identification of individuals at risk of developing diabetes and their invitation for lifestyle review.

The post holder will receive training to undergo brief intervention with eligible patients, holding diet and lifestyle conversations and signposting to local services to support a reduction the risk of development of diabetes.

The role will include the collection of a minimum data set and support of the development and distribution of written resources.

To assist the Dietitian, GPs and practice nurse team in the service and delivery of the care management of the practice population, with specific relation to the prevention of Diabetes.

The post holder will work under indirect supervision of the Lead Dietitian and undertakes task and duties delegated by the Dietitian or a suitably qualified regulated professional.

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

This post is fixed term for 15 months due to - meet the needs of the service.

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.