Job summary
- Main area
- Lymphoedema Wales National Team
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 18.75 hours per week
- Job ref
- 130-ACS135-1125
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cimla Hospital
- Town
- Neath Port Talbot
- Salary
- £27,898 - £30,615 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Dietetic Assistant Practitioner Lymphoedema Wales National Team
Band 4
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives through nutrition and compassionate care? Do you thrive in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment where innovation and patient-centred care are at the heart of everything we do?
We’re looking for a motivated, empathetic, and forward-thinking Dietetic Assistant Practitioner to join our nationally recognised Lymphoedema Wales Team. Led by experts in the field, including our National Lead Dietitian, this is your chance to be part of a pioneering service that’s shaping the future of lymphoedema care across Wales.
Main duties of the job
Under the direction of the National lead Dietitian for LWCN (and /or Registered professionals plan, deliver and evaluate group-based nutrition support and weight management programmes tailored for patients with lymphoedema
Support patient engagement and monitor progress throughout the programme.
Carry a caseload autonomously and Conduct follow-up activities for patients previously assessed for nutrition support, as delegated by the National Lead Dietitian.
Provide practical guidance and monitor patient adherence to dietary recommendations.
Undertake routine anthropometric measurements to support clinical decision-making as well as analysing and interpreting dietary information
Maintain and update the Dietetic Outcomes Spreadsheet to ensure accurate data recording and reporting.
Support the development and scheduling of regular communications, including social media content, to raise awareness of lymphoedema and promote healthy lifestyle messages.
Assist in organising and delivering events aimed at increasing the profile of lymphoedema and the role of dietetics in its management.
· Contribute to the development of educational materials and resources for patients and the wider community.
· Engage with wider Health Board initiatives and training programmes to promote integrated working and raise awareness of lymphoedema across services.
Working for our organisation
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.
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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role. This role involves working with clients in a clinic setting as well as providing community visits therefore the ability to travel between sites is essential.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Formal qualifications equivalent to HNC/BTEC LEVEL 4
- Nutrition Qualification Agored Cymru level 3 or equivalent
- Willing to complete Agored Cymru Level 4 Assistant Practitioner Qualification
Desirable criteria
- Membership of the British Dietetic Association
- Teaching or structured education qualification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Diverse Nutritional knowledge including Nutrition support, weight management and diabetes
- Behavioural change or motivational interviewing
- Knowledge of basic medical conditions and an understanding of health procedures relating to the work area.
Desirable criteria
- Structured weight management education and knowledge of chronic conditions e.g lymphoedema
- General Health & Safety, Risk awareness, with the ability to relate this to individual circumstances and analyse actual risk and take appropriate actions.
Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant experience of working in NHS or Social care setting
- Experience of delivering group education
- Good communication skills with staff and patient/clients
- Experience of team working
- Ability to keep accurate legible, patient/client and departmental records.
- Ability to carry a caseload autonomously under supervision
- Experience of data input / entry
- Ability to travel in between sites in a timely manner
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of the roles of other members of the multidisciplinary team
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Victoria Jones
- Job title
- National Lead Dietitian
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07971334014
- Additional information
Informal queries welcomed
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