Job Description

This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 31.03.2026 to cover secondment. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.



Are you an enthusiastic and motivated dietitian keen to develop your leadership skills and support the cost effective use of nutrition products across Hywel Dda University Health board.



An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the well-established dynamic dietetic team at Hywel Dda, which holds a high profile both within the wider therapies team and across the Health Board. We fully support continuing professional development, appraisal and supervision and actively enable this with protected sessions in individualised job plans.



You will have the opportunity to be a valuable part of the Medicines management team as well as an integral part of the health board dietetic service.



This is a key role for a lead in dietetics involving both clinical and leadership responsibilities . This role offers a unique opportunity for someone with a passion to improve health outcomes and cost effectiveness across Hywel Dda, working in a novel, exciting way with a commitment to develop and learn.



As the clinical lead Dietitian for prescribing support , you will lead on the delivery of the teams objectives and help set the direction of the team and manage its day to day operation.



To support the Hywel Dda Medicines Management service to



Promote the safe, evidence based and cost-effective use of medicines



Provide up to date, unbiased information about medicines, treatments and care pathways



Support practitioners and patients to make best use of medicines



Minimise the harm caused by medicines



Develop local guidelines and care pathways to optimise the management of conditions



Collaborate with Secondary Care colleagues and other healthcare providers to support these aims



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



Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.



We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.



We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

Four main hospitals:

Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest

Five community hospitals:

Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire

Two integrated care centres:

Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings

47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers

Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services



You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.



The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.



The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.



Interviews will be held on 01.09.2025