Job Description

Do you have an interest in health and nutrition? Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference and provide excellent care to those who need it?



This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in Urgent and Intermediate Care in Pembrokeshire.



We are an innovative, comprehensive multidisciplinary team (MDT) of Dietitians, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners, Nurses, GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Paramedic Practitioners, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Physician Associates, Social Workers, Reablement Workers and Third Sector Agents striving to deliver the right care and support at the right time in the right place for patients.



The Intermediate Care MDT work together to deliver patient care in a holistic, person-centred manner, supporting patients, to stay/return in a safe manner to their own homes in line with Welsh government 6 goals policy to enable improved care, outcomes, experience and value.



The post holder will assist with nutritional screening and cascading nutritional knowledge to the MDT and public with training and education sessions. They will support the Dietitian and wider MDT to identify patients at risk of malnutrition, by conducting nutritional assessments and providing nutrition support. The primary aim being empowering patients to improve their nutritional status and prevent deconditioning by making achievable positive change.



Support the delivery of a variety of specialist nutrition and dietetic assessment , treatments and interventions in line with agreed guidelines, protocols and care pathways.



Develop and modify nutritional care plans for patients with predictable recovery / deterioration.



Support monitoring and evaluation of nutrition and dietetic interventions in line with prescribed care.



Demonstrate significant knowledge of nutrition and the impact of the patient medical condition in order to adapt any nutrition and dietetic guidance given and use initiative appropriately based on presentation.



Work in partnership with pharmacy, GP Practices, social care and the MDT to ensure nutrition and dietetic therapeutic intervention is effectively facilitated.



Actively support improvements in standards of nutritional care transferrable from the acute to the community setting.



Evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition interventions and care, including monitoring of systems and processes undertaken by teams outside of dietetics.



Support the dietetic team with planning , delivery and evaluation of scripted education and training sessions to a range of staff and patient groups.



Problem-solve to reduce the impact of nutrition related issues on patient outcomes.



Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals:

Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.

Five community hospitals:

Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.



Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).

Community facilities, including:

48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.



Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.



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



To apply you should have a NVQ Level 3 or equivalent plus relevant clinical experience working in a healthcare setting



We are looking for a proactive, motivated and compassionate individual who's passionate about the value of community rehabilitation and to maintain momentum in transforming our community services across organisations for the people of Pembrokeshire and future generations.



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 05/06/2025

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