Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Lead Catering dietitian. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic dietitian with proven skills in menu planning and specialist diets.The post holder will be the lead catering dietitian for the UHB across site. The successful candidate will have a key role in ensuring the dietetic service in partnership with catering facilities provides quality therapeutic diets to both nutritionally well and nutritionally compromised patients and those requiring a specialist diet.As the dietetic lead you will work closely with the dietetic and facilities team in implementing and monitoring service development initiatives in line with national quality indicators.The post holder will contribute to teaching and education to those involved in the care and production of patient meals and particularly therapeutic diets.Suitable applicants should have relevant experience such as catering, clinical dietetics or public health and will need to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a practical, forward thinking approach to service development and evaluation.Main duties of the jobThe post holder is the Dietetic catering lead within the UHB for dietetic issues relating to organisation of food procurement, production, delivery and meal service with responsibility for:-Leading the changes to the Welsh Government refresh of the food and fluid standards, quality statement and the UHB nutrition and catering related policies within Cardiff and Vale.Agree service priorities with the dietetics strategic lead for catering and UHB dietetic management and work closely with the UHB facilities managers, senior nursing dietetic colleagues and senior managers.Work with facilities team on a day to day basis to ensure the provision of safe and nutritious foodProvide expert dietetic advice to the UHB catering department to ensure safe provision of nutritious mealsSupervise and train staff within catering and undertaking audits around nutrition and catering.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usCardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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 TracPerson SpecificationSkillsEssentialExperience of nutritional content analysisWorking with catering servicesExpereince/ Skills and KnowledgeEssentialHCPC registration/ Dietetic NHS experienceClinical working with a broad range of patients across a variety of clinical settings. Clinical work in relevant specialist areas. Evidence of on-going CPD.Knowledge of large scale cateringDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCardiff and Vale University Health BoardAddressUHLLlandoughLlandoughCF64 2XXEmployer's websitehttps://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)