Job overview

This is an exiting opportunity to undertake an operational management role as a secondment only; overseeing a range of new and existing projects to improve the lives of children and people living with a mental Health diagnosis.

Developing service proposals, financial and budget monitoring skills are essential in this fast paced working environment and expanding area of dietetics.

You will lead and manage the day to day operations and professionals of a designated Paediatric and Mental Health service across the 3 localities in the Health Board; Merthyr & Cynon, Rhondda Taf Ely and Bridgend. The post holder will work closely with the Deputy Head of Dietetics as well as the wider Dietetic Management Team, public health, Multi Disciplinary teams and finance colleagues as well as a range of other stakeholders. You will ensure that your team supports and delivers a quality and outcome focussed dietetic service for the health board population needs, against the achievement of performance and financial targets.

You will have a  strategic role in supporting the  dietetic  service developments.

The post is based in Royal Glamorgan hospital but the post supports a health board wide service and there is opportunities for working from home.  

This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months  from start date to cover a secondment 

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. 

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for day-to-day operational and strategic management of the paediatric service and professional management of the Dietitians working in the Mental health services to ensure a safe, effective and accessible service is available for the population of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

To work in partnership with secondary care services, primary care services, local authority and public health to evaluate the service in line with local and national performance measures.

Communicate highly complex, sensitive, relevant detailed clinical and policy information in an understandable form to managers, clients, health promotion, UHB and identified trainers.

Empower and support staff to actively improve themselves and the specialist area of the service within their scope of practice and responsibility. Provides assurance that all health professionals within weight management services have appropriate professional supervision arrangements in place. 

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

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.