Dietetic Assistant Practitioner (Pulmonary Rehabilitation) in Neath Port Talbot inNeath Port Talbot PUBLISHED MON 10 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 4: £27,898 to £30,615 a year per annum pro rata
PERMANENT
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Swansea Bay University Health Board r09YEVko
Job description
Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated dietetic assistant practitioner looking for a new role that will challenge and develop you? The Pulmonary Rehabilitation multi-disciplinary team is a service supporting patients with chronic respiratory diseases out in the community. The purpose of the role is to support the registered dietitians in the education monitoring and support of patients and undertake related administration in accordance with the British Dietetic Association code of professional conduct for dietetic assistants and Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers in Wales. The post holder will be required to travel/undertake clinical work across the Swansea Bay UHB area to support service delivery working directly and indirevtly with patients and families in outpatient clinics/community groups and in their own homes.
Main duties of the job
Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Post To follow clinical protocols and manage own caseloads of clients referred to the Nutrition and Dietetic service To undertake specific duties, without the Dietitian present which will include: o Carrying out initial interview and provision of appropriate nutritional support advice. o Encouraging and monitoring clients to follow dietetic care plan. o Carrying out nutrition risk assessment including weight, height BMI and percentage weight loss. o Calculation of nutrition requirements and dietary analysis. To enable, encourage, support, supervise and assist clients who have had a treatment programme formulated by the dietitian. These clients will have a range of surgical and medical conditions and following clinical protocols (working under the direction of the dietitian) To deliver of structured education programmes to groups of patients or health care professionals To audit stock levels of ACBS products and supporting ward staff to manage stock control efficiently and effectively
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand 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 thatour 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.
Details
Date posted
10 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 4
Salary
£27,898 to £30,615 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
130-ACS092-A
Job location
sCimla HospitalNightingale ParkNeath Port TalbotSA11 3SU
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached
Job description
and
Person Specification
for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job description
and
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFormal
Qualifications
equivalent to HND/BTEC.Nutrition Qualification Agored Cymru level 3 or equivalentWilling to complete Agored Cymru Level 4 Assistant Practitioner QualificationDesirableMembership of the British Dietetic AssociationTeaching or structured education qualificationKnowledgeEssentialNutritional knowledge including COPD, weight management and diabetesBehavourial change or motivational interviewingKnowledge of basic medical conditions and an understanding of health procedures relating to the work area.DesirableStructured Pulmonary Rehab, diabetes, weight management educationGeneral Health & Safety, Risk awareness, with the ability to relate this to individual circumstances and analyse actual risk and take appropriate actions.Skills and
Experience
EssentialRelevant
Experience
of working in NHS or Social care setting
Experience
of delivering group educationGood communication skills with staff and patient/clients
Experience
of team workingAbility to keep accurate legible, patient/client and departmental records.DesirableAbility to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFormal
Experience
EssentialRelevant
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 SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK 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).Employer
Details
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated dietetic assistant practitioner looking for a new role that will challenge and develop you? The Pulmonary Rehabilitation multi-disciplinary team is a service supporting patients with chronic respiratory diseases out in the community. The purpose of the role is to support the registered dietitians in the education monitoring and support of patients and undertake related administration in accordance with the British Dietetic Association code of professional conduct for dietetic assistants and Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers in Wales. The post holder will be required to travel/undertake clinical work across the Swansea Bay UHB area to support service delivery working directly and indirevtly with patients and families in outpatient clinics/community groups and in their own homes.
Main duties of the job
Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Post To follow clinical protocols and manage own caseloads of clients referred to the Nutrition and Dietetic service To undertake specific duties, without the Dietitian present which will include: o Carrying out initial interview and provision of appropriate nutritional support advice. o Encouraging and monitoring clients to follow dietetic care plan. o Carrying out nutrition risk assessment including weight, height BMI and percentage weight loss. o Calculation of nutrition requirements and dietary analysis. To enable, encourage, support, supervise and assist clients who have had a treatment programme formulated by the dietitian. These clients will have a range of surgical and medical conditions and following clinical protocols (working under the direction of the dietitian) To deliver of structured education programmes to groups of patients or health care professionals To audit stock levels of ACBS products and supporting ward staff to manage stock control efficiently and effectively
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand 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 thatour 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.
Details
Date posted
10 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 4
Salary
£27,898 to £30,615 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
130-ACS092-A
Job location
sCimla HospitalNightingale ParkNeath Port TalbotSA11 3SU
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached
Job description
and
Person Specification
for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job description
and
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFormal
Qualifications
equivalent to HND/BTEC.Nutrition Qualification Agored Cymru level 3 or equivalentWilling to complete Agored Cymru Level 4 Assistant Practitioner QualificationDesirableMembership of the British Dietetic AssociationTeaching or structured education qualificationKnowledgeEssentialNutritional knowledge including COPD, weight management and diabetesBehavourial change or motivational interviewingKnowledge of basic medical conditions and an understanding of health procedures relating to the work area.DesirableStructured Pulmonary Rehab, diabetes, weight management educationGeneral Health & Safety, Risk awareness, with the ability to relate this to individual circumstances and analyse actual risk and take appropriate actions.Skills and
Experience
EssentialRelevant
Experience
of working in NHS or Social care setting
Experience
of delivering group educationGood communication skills with staff and patient/clients
Experience
of team workingAbility to keep accurate legible, patient/client and departmental records.DesirableAbility to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFormal
Experience
EssentialRelevant
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 SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK 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).Employer
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