Public Health Dietetic Support WorkerinMerthyr TydfilinMerthyr TydfilPUBLISHED MON 31 MAR 2025
Opportunity to work under the guidance of highly trained public health dietitians, enhancing professional development.
Direct involvement in promoting healthy lifestyles among children aged 3-7, making a significant impact on community health.
Access to training in specialized areas such as childhood nutrition, motivational interviewing, and behavior change strategies.
Collaboration with local GP practices, allowing for outreach and engagement with families in the community.
Fixed-term contract with a structured work environment, providing clear expectations and responsibilities.
Contribution to team efforts in evaluating programs and services, promoting continuous improvement in public health initiatives.
Employment within a proud local organization, fostering a strong connection with the diverse communities served.
Join Us as a Public Health Dietetic Support Worker in Merthyr Tydfil!
Are you passionate about promoting healthy lifestyles and making a difference in your community? Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for a Public Health Dietetic Support Worker to support families with young children, encouraging their journey towards better nutrition. With a focus on children aged 3 to 7, you will play an essential role in delivering our PIPYN initiative, working closely with local GP practices and the project team to inspire families to adopt healthier habits.
As part of a supportive team, you’ll receive training in childhood nutrition and motivational interviewing while engaging closely with the community. If you’re a compassionate communicator who loves to motivate others and is keen to work collaboratively, we want to hear from you! This is a fixed-term position for 12 months, offering a competitive salary and the chance to make a genuine impact in the lives of local families. If you’re ready to bring your caring nature and skills to our vibrant team, apply today!
Opportunity to work under the guidance of highly trained public health dietitians, enhancing professional development.
Direct involvement in promoting healthy lifestyles among children aged 3-7, making a significant impact on community health.
Access to training in specialized areas such as childhood nutrition, motivational interviewing, and behavior change strategies.
Collaboration with local GP practices, allowing for outreach and engagement with families in the community.
Fixed-term contract with a structured work environment, providing clear expectations and responsibilities.
Contribution to team efforts in evaluating programs and services, promoting continuous improvement in public health initiatives.
Employment within a proud local organization, fostering a strong connection with the diverse communities served.
Job Summary
The opportunity has arisen to employ Dietetic Support Workers to work under the direction of the Highly Specialist Public Health Dietitian. They will work to deliver PIPYN across Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
Please see Merthyr PIPYN - Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (nhs.wales)
Main duties of the job
To undertake necessary training on childhood nutrition, motivational interviewing, and behaviour change strategies
To work within GP practices to identify and engage with local families
To support and assist the project team in the provision of comprehensive healthy lifestyles programmes for children age 3- 7 years
To work safely and appropriately as part of the project team
To plan and prioritise workload on a day-to-day basis under the supervision of the qualified staff
To motivate, guide and encourage the community to participate in activities and monitor their progress during the programme and reporting findings to the relevant qualified staff member
To contribute to the maintenance of adequate notes on client group or activity progress, with guidance from qualified staff
To be competent in the use of practical food resources
To undertake the inputting of data into evaluation databases
To participate in team meetings to discuss programme progress and ensure that feedback is given to relevant bodies or groups
To respect and adhere to the code of confidentiality
To promote and support clients' rights, by promoting individual choice and respecting their beliefs
This post is fixed term for 12 months due to - meet the needs of the service
About Us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We Live By Our Core Values
Date posted
28 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
110-ACS091-
Job locations
Agreed on appointment
Agreed on appointment
CF48 1BZ
Job Description
Job 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.
Responsibilities
Job description Job 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
Qualifications Essential
The opportunity has arisen to employ Dietetic Support Workers to work under the direction of the Highly Specialist Public Health Dietitian. They will work to deliver PIPYN across Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
Please see Merthyr PIPYN - Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (nhs.wales)
Main duties of the job
To undertake necessary training on childhood nutrition, motivational interviewing, and behaviour change strategies
To work within GP practices to identify and engage with local families
To support and assist the project team in the provision of comprehensive healthy lifestyles programmes for children age 3- 7 years
To work safely and appropriately as part of the project team
To plan and prioritise workload on a day-to-day basis under the supervision of the qualified staff
To motivate, guide and encourage the community to participate in activities and monitor their progress during the programme and reporting findings to the relevant qualified staff member
To contribute to the maintenance of adequate notes on client group or activity progress, with guidance from qualified staff
To be competent in the use of practical food resources
To undertake the inputting of data into evaluation databases
To participate in team meetings to discuss programme progress and ensure that feedback is given to relevant bodies or groups
To respect and adhere to the code of confidentiality
To promote and support clients' rights, by promoting individual choice and respecting their beliefs
This post is fixed term for 12 months due to - meet the needs of the service
About Us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We Live By Our Core Values
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
Date posted
28 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
110-ACS091-
Job locations
Agreed on appointment
Agreed on appointment
CF48 1BZ
Job Description
Job 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.
Responsibilities
Job description Job 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
Qualifications Essential
- Working at NVQ level 3 in Health or Health and Social care (or equivalent)
- Physiological measurements training
- Health and Safety training
- Infection control training
- First Aid training
- Previous relevant experience of working within health care settings.
- Ability to speak welsh
- A high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to engage members of the public.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Clinical skills as outlined in job description
- Motivational Skills - able to enthuse and motivate others
- IT literacy
- Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services
- Working knowledge of Vulnerable Adult and Child Protection procedures
- The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level.
- Able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary / multi-agency arena
- Able to work with colleagues in a professional manner
- Able to prioritise own workload
- Good organisational skills
- Will experience occasional exposure to emotive circumstances
- Must possess a non-judgemental attitude towards others
- Positive and caring to patients and their significant others
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Empathetic and understanding
- Able to adapt to change and work in a flexible manner
- Working at NVQ level 3 in Health or Health and Social care (or equivalent)
- Physiological measurements training
- Health and Safety training
- Infection control training
- First Aid training
- Previous relevant experience of working within health care settings.
- Ability to speak welsh
- A high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to engage members of the public.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Clinical skills as outlined in job description
- Motivational Skills - able to enthuse and motivate others
- IT literacy
- Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services
- Working knowledge of Vulnerable Adult and Child Protection procedures
- The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level.
- Able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary / multi-agency arena
- Able to work with colleagues in a professional manner
- Able to prioritise own workload
- Good organisational skills
- Will experience occasional exposure to emotive circumstances
- Must possess a non-judgemental attitude towards others
- Positive and
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