Job summary Are you Interested in nutrition, health and weight management? Looking to develop skills in an exciting role? Motivated to improve population health? Then our weight management service is the place for you. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Dietetic Assistant Practitioner to facilitate delivery of evidence based interventions as part of the Level 2 Weight Management Service. This is a Healthboard wide service that aligns to the All Wales Weight Management Pathway so the ability to travel between Healthboard sites and community venues is essential. The department fully encourages continuing professional development and offers numerous opportunities for both professional and personal development. With protected sessions within our individual job plans, we actively support staff to participate and share learning opportunities and experiences. We have 37.5 hours available and will consider flexible working arrangements to help you to achieve a good work-life balance. Main duties of the job You will follow standard operating procedures and contribute to the aims and outcomes of the Dietetic Service by providing support and assistance to Dietitians working within the weight management service. You will plan and prioritise patient caseload and implement weight management support for patients .This will take the form of groups and individual consultations, virtually, in community venues and in people's homes. Supervision from Dietitians is available for reference and guidance. You will enable, support and assist patients who are receiving individual treatment programmes which have been agreed with and planned by Dietitians. 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 We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve. Date posted 22 April 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-ACS104-0425 Job locations Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda Partridge Road Llwynypia CF40 2LX 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. 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 Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential NVQ Level 3 in relevant subject, or possess skills, knowledge and experience to equivalency. Clear understanding of the role of a Dietitian in Healthcare. Desirable Teaching or structured education qualification. Experience Essential Experience of excellent team working. Experience of working with the public. Desirable Experience of delivering group education. Aptitude and Abilities Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) including the use of diplomacy and persuasion in difficult circumstances. Computer literate with good keyboard skills. Excellent organisational & analytical skills. Desirable Presentation skills. Personal Qualities Essential Able to recognise work boundaries and seek advice and support if required. Confident, enthusiastic and self-motivated. Professional and caring manner and enjoys contact with people. Able to travel to various sites and to patient homes in a timely manner. Desirable Ability to speak Welsh. Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential NVQ Level 3 in relevant subject, or possess skills, knowledge and experience to equivalency. Clear understanding of the role of a Dietitian in Healthcare. Desirable Teaching or structured education qualification. Experience Essential Experience of excellent team working. Experience of working with the public. Desirable Experience of delivering group education. Aptitude and Abilities Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) including the use of diplomacy and persuasion in difficult circumstances. Computer literate with good keyboard skills. Excellent organisational & analytical skills. Desirable Presentation skills. Personal Qualities Essential Able to recognise work boundaries and seek advice and support if required. Confident, enthusiastic and self-motivated. Professional and caring manner and enjoys contact with people. Able to travel to various sites and to patient homes in a timely manner. Desirable Ability to speak Welsh. 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 2017, 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) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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 2017, 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) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda Partridge Road Llwynypia CF40 2LX Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda Partridge Road Llwynypia CF40 2LX Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda, Partridge Road, CF40 2LX Llwynypia, United Kingdom