Public Health Dietetic Assistant PractitionerinMerthyr TydfilinMerthyr TydfilPUBLISHED MON 31 MAR 2025
Opportunity to deliver community-based initiatives aimed at improving food, nutrition, and physical activity behaviors.
Access to a wide range of training opportunities and professional development under the guidance of experienced Senior Public Health Dietitians.
Ability to lead comprehensive healthy lifestyle programs and contribute meaningfully to community health.
Autonomy in planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating group education sessions and practical cooking skills.
Engagement in quality improvement initiatives, specifically participating in the Nutrition Skills for Life™ Quality Assurance.
Collaborative working environment, partnering with various agencies to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors within the community.
Employment with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, a proud local employer committed to respect, teamwork, and community wellbeing.
Join our dedicated team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board as a Public Health Dietetic Assistant Practitioner in Merthyr Tydfil, where you can make a real difference in your community. This role is perfect for compassionate individuals eager to help others improve their food, nutrition, and physical activity habits. With an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration, you’ll deliver inspiring healthy lifestyle programmes and contribute to various community initiatives. Under the guidance of experienced dietitians, you'll receive comprehensive training, allowing you to grow professionally while working with diverse groups.
As a vital part of our mission to promote health and wellbeing, you will develop and coordinate engaging nutrition education sessions and practical cooking skills workshops. Your ability to communicate effectively and work autonomously will empower you to take the lead on projects while making lasting connections with local organisations. Here, your passion can flourish in an environment that values respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling career in public health and make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you!
As a vital part of our mission to promote health and wellbeing, you will develop and coordinate engaging nutrition education sessions and practical cooking skills workshops. Your ability to communicate effectively and work autonomously will empower you to take the lead on projects while making lasting connections with local organisations. Here, your passion can flourish in an environment that values respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling career in public health and make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you!
Opportunity to deliver community-based initiatives aimed at improving food, nutrition, and physical activity behaviors.
Access to a wide range of training opportunities and professional development under the guidance of experienced Senior Public Health Dietitians.
Ability to lead comprehensive healthy lifestyle programs and contribute meaningfully to community health.
Autonomy in planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating group education sessions and practical cooking skills.
Engagement in quality improvement initiatives, specifically participating in the Nutrition Skills for Life™ Quality Assurance.
Collaborative working environment, partnering with various agencies to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors within the community.
Employment with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, a proud local employer committed to respect, teamwork, and community wellbeing.
Job Summary
Post holder will also deliver a range of community based initiatives; utilising a range of agreed approaches to support positive changes to food, nutrition, and physical activity behaviours. They will support the local delivery and evaluation of Nutrition Skills for LifeTM services.
The successful candidate will receive a range of training opportunities and work alongside fellow Dietetic Assistant Practitioners in Public Health Dietetics, under the guidance of the Senior Public Health Dietitians. They will receive weekly supervision sessions with a registered dietitian and will work closely with a range of partner agencies to promote positive healthy lifestyle behaviours.
Main duties of the job
To undertake necessary training on nutrition, motivational interviewing, and behaviour change strategies
To lead the delivery of comprehensive healthy lifestyles programmes
To plan, develop, coordinate and evaluate nutrition based group education sessions, practical cooking skills and community based nutrition interventions to a range of audiences, under the direction of Specialist Public Health Dietitians
To work autonomously and under own initiative on specific projects, as agreed with supervising Public Health Dietitian, seeking advice and support as necessary
To maintain clear and accurate records in line with professional and departmental standards
To contribute to team and community needs assessments, to plan and implement nutrition and health promoting activities under direction of Specialist Public Health Dietitians
To be actively involved with quality improvement and specifically participation in the Nutrition Skills for LifeTM Quality Assurance with the Public Health Dietitians
To participate in team meetings to discuss programme progress and ensure that feedback is given to relevant bodies or groups
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
19 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
110-ACS
Job locations
Keir Hardie University Health Park
Aberdare Road
Merthyr Tydfil
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
Experience Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2, skilled
Post holder will also deliver a range of community based initiatives; utilising a range of agreed approaches to support positive changes to food, nutrition, and physical activity behaviours. They will support the local delivery and evaluation of Nutrition Skills for LifeTM services.
The successful candidate will receive a range of training opportunities and work alongside fellow Dietetic Assistant Practitioners in Public Health Dietetics, under the guidance of the Senior Public Health Dietitians. They will receive weekly supervision sessions with a registered dietitian and will work closely with a range of partner agencies to promote positive healthy lifestyle behaviours.
Main duties of the job
To undertake necessary training on nutrition, motivational interviewing, and behaviour change strategies
To lead the delivery of comprehensive healthy lifestyles programmes
To plan, develop, coordinate and evaluate nutrition based group education sessions, practical cooking skills and community based nutrition interventions to a range of audiences, under the direction of Specialist Public Health Dietitians
To work autonomously and under own initiative on specific projects, as agreed with supervising Public Health Dietitian, seeking advice and support as necessary
To maintain clear and accurate records in line with professional and departmental standards
To contribute to team and community needs assessments, to plan and implement nutrition and health promoting activities under direction of Specialist Public Health Dietitians
To be actively involved with quality improvement and specifically participation in the Nutrition Skills for LifeTM Quality Assurance with the Public Health Dietitians
To participate in team meetings to discuss programme progress and ensure that feedback is given to relevant bodies or groups
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
19 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
110-ACS
Job locations
Keir Hardie University Health Park
Aberdare Road
Merthyr Tydfil
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
Experience Essential
- NHS community or social care
- Team working
- Windows packages
- Working with groups
- Independently work with groups
- Verbal and written communication
- Time management / prioritisation
- Ability to speak welsh
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Public health nutrition messages
- Level 2 Community Food and Nutrition skills
- Teaching qualification
- NHS community or social care
- Team working
- Windows packages
- Working with groups
- Independently work with groups
- Verbal and written communication
- Time management / prioritisation
- Ability to speak welsh
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Public health nutrition messages
- Level 2 Community Food and Nutrition skills
- Teaching qualification
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2, skilled
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