Specialist Public Health Dietitian
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2259 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
An opportunity has arisen to provide expert dietetic advice, training, professional development and quality assurance to a range of community based staff and initiatives, within a team that has excellent administrative and supervisory support.
The Band 6 Specialist Public Health Dietetic post works as an integral part of the national network of Public Health Dietitians in Wales and will implement the delivery and evaluation of award winning Nutrition Skills for LifeTM programmes within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board area. This will include working to support the roll out of the CTM PIPYN Service.
Based in the community you will act as a central resource for quality and consistency of food and nutrition advice, skills and expertise, to ensure access to a well-balanced diet and healthy lifestyle choices.
This post will work regularly with groups, to transfer and cascade evidence based food and nutrition information to inform practical and sustainable changes. It heavily involves supporting and developing others to provide the best services possible within their local communities and enhancing the assets they currently poses.
The service will be delivered across the whole of Cwm Taf Morgannwg so being able to travel around the area is vital.
Job description
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.
This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to use Welsh in routine workplace situations, such as greeting customers, answering calls, responding to routine enquiries, providing information, arranging appointments and taking messages. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information. If you have these Welsh language skills, please apply.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Public health dietetics
- Delivery of training to groups
- Work autonomously
Desirable
- Experience of Agored Cymru
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication
- Effective teaching methods
- Time management / prioritisation
Desirable
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc, Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent dietetic qualification with state registration.
- Registered with Health Care Professions Council.
Desirable
- Level 2 Community Food and Nutrition skills
- Teaching qualification
About the employer
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
We listen, learn, and improve
We treat everyone with respect
We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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Not necessarily. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.