Job Description

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated dietitian with expert skills in Diabetes Dietetics?



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.



This is a key role for a lead in Di abetes Dietetics involving both clinical and leadership responsibilities. This role offers a unique opportunity for someone with a passion to improve health outcomes across Hywel Dda and a commitment to develop and learn. Y ou will have the opportunity to be a valuable part of the friendly, supportive diabetes service health board wide.



If you already hold a dietetic role in diabetes and are ready to explore increased responsibility and knowledge in this specialist area please contact Laura Jones - Service Lead in Diabetes Dietetics to discuss and find out more.



Deliver expert level clinical Diabetes Dietetics, managing a complex caseload of patients with Diabetes including those individuals looking to achieve diabetes remission.



Manage a diabetes caseload, informing multi-disciplinary care (inc. Primary care) and provide expert support and clinical supervision for

dietitians / support workers / students / administrators Health Board wide.

Clinically lead the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of best practice in relation to adult Type 2 Diabetes dietetics

Health Board wide.

Work as an integral member of the adult diabetes multi-professional leadership team, driving excellent nutritional care through evidence based practice. Ensure seamless service planning and delivery from promotion of service, recruitment of service users and evaluation of intervention. Clinically lead the development and delivery of education and training in relation to diabetes working across Multi profession platforms

and multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) to support optimal effective diabetes care.

Compassionately and effectively line manage members of the diabetes dietetic team.

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



Dietetics recruitment video - https://youtu.be/VAbALXyMZ8Q



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 07/08/2025.