Dietetic Support Worker Port Talbot, Wales
Job description
We have an opportunity in the Nutrition and Dietetic Service for an enthusiastic support worker who is keen to develop their skills in nutrition care.
You will be based with the Nutrition and Dietetic Team in Neath Port Talbot Hospital, but you may need to work in other settings across the Health Board. This is a part time role (15 hours per week) permanent position.
As a Dietetic Support Worker you will work as part of the dietetic team, assisting the dietitians to provide a service to inpatients, outpatients and in the community as required. You will support the delivery of individual dietetic care plans and group education sessions. Experience of caring for patients and knowledge of nutrition are essential.
We offer departmental CPD time to support your development and are committed to the development of teaching and presentation skills, evidenced based practice, research and clinical audit. You will be supported in attending relevant networking meetings and clinical focus groups.
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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.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
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.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
