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Main area
Dietetics Adults
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
001-AHP049-0426
Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Nutrition and Dietetics, University Hospital of Wales
Town
Cardiff
Salary
£40,559 - £48,841 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/04/2026 23:59

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Major Trauma and Critical Care Dietitian

Band 6

WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.

We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:

·         We are kind and caring

·         We are respectful

·         We have trust and integrity

·         We take personal responsibility

OUR REGION:

Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.

Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086


 

Job overview

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to apply for a Band 6 rotational dietetic post alternating between Major Trauma and Critical Care, with ongoing clinical cover provided across both areas throughout the rotation.

We are looking for a motivated and forward‑thinking dietitian to join the multidisciplinary teams within Critical Care and on the Polytrauma Ward at the University Hospital of Wales. This post offers an excellent chance to develop advanced clinical skills in a fast‑paced, specialist environment.

You will contribute to the largest Critical Care Unit in Wales and the Tertiary Major Trauma Centre (MTC), a key service within the South West and Mid Wales Trauma Network. This provides varied clinical exposure and strong professional links across six health board areas.

Applicants should have experience in acute dietetics.  Experience in critical care,  major trauma, neurosurgery or spinal injuries is desirable but not essential.  Strong communication, teaching and teamwork skills are essential.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent relationship management skills and a practical, forward thinking approach to service development and evaluation and the ability to work in a team.  You will work within a friendly and highly skilled department providing secondary and tertiary care and have numerous opportunities for professional and personal development.  The team is committed to providing a seven day service to the hospital.   You will be actively involved in the research, audit and the Clinical Governance agenda of the department and Health Board. 

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

Working for our organisation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services.   Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.


Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

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

Special Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of multi-cultural population

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of well developed communication skills
  • Critical appraisal / analytical skills
  • MDT / team working skills evident
Desirable criteria
  • Research, audit/service development evidence
  • Motivational interviewing/ behaviour change skills

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant post registration experience of working with a broad range of patients across a variety of clinical settings
Desirable criteria
  • Student training experience
  • QI/Audit/Service development experience
  • Experience of working in specialist settings

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of current HPC registration
  • Degree, or equivalent, or post graduate qualification in dietetics
  • Member of the British Dietetic Association or covered by professional indemnity insurance
Desirable criteria
  • Post registration behaviour change training.
  • Membership of relevant special interest groups
  • MSc or its equivalent level of knowledge & advanced post-graduate training / experience in specialist clinical dietetics

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This 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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Emily Capener
Job title
Clinical Lead Dietitian
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02921 844294
Additional information

Yerusha McGee - Major Trauma Lead dietitian - [email protected] 

Rebeca Romain - Critical Care Lead Dietitian - [email protected]

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