Job overview

The Eating Disorder Outreach Service is seeking to recruit a Band 7 Dietitian 22.5 hours a week. EDOS is a South Wales Tier 4 JCC funded service  that provides specialist eating disorder training, consultation, supervision and targeted treatments to young people and families. The dietitian is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team and takes part in all EDOS clinical activities including multi-family groups and parent coaching interventions.

EDOS is seeking to extend its work into an Intensive Day Service in the coming months and therefore would welcome dietetic colleagues who have an interest in such work.

Welsh Desirable (Level 3 or above in Speaking/Listening) This role is categorised as ‘Welsh Desirable’ in Speaking/Listening meaning that whilst the candidate doesn’t need to have skills in Welsh, we’ll consider it an advantage when short-listing candidates. Level 3 in Speaking/Listening means being able to hold a conversation in Welsh about everyday things and every day work matters. It isn’t about being ‘fluent’ or writing long reports in Welsh. Just everyday, conversational Welsh so that you can talk to patients in Welsh and English. Maybe you went to a Welsh school but may be underconfident, or haven’t used your Welsh for a while. Remember Welsh belongs to everyone so be confident in your ability and apply!

Main duties of the job

The overall aim is to provide Dietetic expertise and intervention as part of the Tier 4 Eating Disorder Outreach Service.

To provide a specialist dietetic resource within South, Mid and West Wales offering consultation, advice and joint working.

To work autonomously managing highly specialist complex clients with Eating Disorders, identifying, planning and delivering highly specialist dietetic interventions, demonstrating expertise in this area of clinical speciality, including anorexia, bulimia and ARFID.

To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by the use of evidence based outcomes.

Lead on specific clinical audit/research projects within area of speciality.
To develop departmental policy and participate in national policy development as required.

To work in collaboration with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Paediatric multidisciplinary teams, identifying service improvements and taking forward strategic developments in Wales.

Act as a source of expertise to other colleagues working within dietetics and other CAMHS in Wales.

Educate and train dietetic students, colleagues and other health care professionals.

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

•              We listen, learn, and improve

•              We treat everyone with respect

•              We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.