Dietetic Assistant

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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.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. Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmedJob overviewCome and join our vibrant and growing department in Wrexham and Flintshire. You will be working with a team of dietitians, with good admin support. The wider department consists of almost fifty dietitians and dietetic assistants as well as our admin team. There are good working relationships between our teams and plenty of opportunities for professional development, both within the department and in collaboration with our colleagues across North Wales. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or want to know more.Main duties of the jobThe main duties of the role include:• Making appointments for dietitians• Carrying out patient reviews over the phone and in person under the supervision of a dietitian• Stock management of feeds and supplements• Admin tasks to support the dietitiansThere is a strong, interconnected Dietetic team across North Wales, who meet for away days regularly, and who are in constant contact, sharing information, resources and developments wherever possible. All necessary support and supervision will be provided to the successful candidate. Working for our organisationIf 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.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 specificationQualifications Essential criteria Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 or equivalent Desirable criteria Degree in nutrition related subjectExperience and Knowledge Essential criteria Relevant experience working within health, social or education settingsBasic knowledge of some conditions that could impact upon nutrition and hydration in adults, relevant to the role. Desirable criteria Experience in clinical and/ or catering establishmentSkills Essential criteria Ability to work independently with individuals and/or groupsEffective written and oral communication skills.Planning and organisational skillsComputer skills e.g. competent use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and data inputting experienceTo work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirementsThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Welsh language skills are desirable Documents to download Job Description - Bilingual. (PDF, 240.4KB) Personal Specification - Bilingual (PDF, 424.6KB) OH - Functional Requirement form (DOCX, 102.4KB) Values and Proud to Lead (PDF, 335.6KB) NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB) NHS North Wales - The Right Choice (PDF, 3.6MB) Welsh Language Matrix (PDF, 134.3KB)