Specialist Dietitian - INTERNAL

Job Overview

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

Are you a dietitian looking to develop your public health skills and make a real difference at a population level?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Band 6 Specialist Public Health Dietitian to join our dynamic, award ‑ winning Public Health Dietetic Team covering Gwynedd and Anglesey within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development, delivery and evaluation of high-quality public health nutrition programmes, working as an integral member of a supportive specialist team and in close collaboration with multi ‑ agency partners across the community.

You will support evidence ‑ based practice aligned with Nutrition Skills for Life™, contributing directly to the prevention of overweight and obesity and supporting delivery of the Welsh Government’s Healthy Weight: Healthy Wales strategy. The post provides excellent exposure to partnership working, service development and community engagement across a diverse and largely rural population.

You will also be part of the wider Dietetics Department, joining an enthusiastic and friendly team of over 80 dietitians delivering services across acute care, primary care and public health. We are committed to developing our workforce and offer student placement opportunities, alongside dedicated administrative and assistant support.

Main duties of the job

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

You will also remain a key member of the dietetic team, joining an enthusiastic and friendly team of over 80 dietitians 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.

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 .

Be part of a supportive, award ‑ recognised public health dietetic service with a strong focus on prevention and reducing health inequalities. Work within a collaborative, values ‑ driven team, committed to improving the health and wellbeing of local communities. Access opportunities for continued professional development, learning and service innovation. Enjoy the opportunity to live and work in North Wales, offering outstanding natural environments, strong community identity and a healthy work ‑ life balance.

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

Experience

Essential criteria

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