Job overview

The post holder will work as part of the ABUHB Nutrition & Dietetic Team, to provide a vital role within the Nutrition and Dietetic service for inpatients, outpatient clinics and patient education groups. They will participate fully in the rotation philosophy, gaining maximum benefit from time spent in each speciality and from mentoring by Specialist Dietitians.  This is a great opportunity to build on current knowledge in a variety of dietetics specialities.

The posts provide an opportunity to learn and develop skills in a supportive environment.  Regular protected CPD time is included as part of an individual workplan.  Clinical Supervision and Preceptorship are offered to all band 5 dietitians.  As applicable, training opportunities to include BDA modules, MI training, teaching qualifications and specialist group memberships to include BDA memberships are supported and funded. 

There are currently vacancies providing you with the opportunity to become a vital member of the ABUHB Dietetic team within these various settings.  

Post holders will be encouraged to engage in audit and research.  We welcome  participation in our annual ABUHB Dietetic Showcase event by either assisting in the organisation of the event, producing a poster of taking part in presenting.  

2025 graduates are encouraged to apply. Applications will be considered for students currently training and graduating this year.  Requests for part-time working may also be able to be considered 

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Main duties of the job

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a large mixed (acute and community) Health Board covering 5 local authority boroughs; Torfaen, Newport, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly and Monmouthshire.   In 2021  the Grange University Hospital  was opened  to provide specialist acute and critical care.   

The Nutrition and Dietetic Service currently operates a varied rotation scheme across the Health Board at the Grange Critical Care Centre  and in enhanced local general hospitals, community hospitals, primary care and public health. 

Please see an attached copy of the rotation directory for full details of what each rotation can offer. 

Please contact us to find out more if you would like the chance to launch your career in Wales.  

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

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.