Dietitian

Temple B'Nai Abraham Inc; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health board in the United Kingdom is seeking Band 5 Dietitians to join their motivated team at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. Successful candidates will provide dietetic interventions in hospital settings and assist in outpatient clinics. Responsibilities include managing a clinical caseload and working within multidisciplinary teams. Required qualifications include a BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics and registration with the Health Care Professions Council. The position offers a supportive environment and a full-time permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Health Care Professions Council.
• Postgraduate CPD where applicable.
• Awareness of current developments in dietetic practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical responsibility for adult acute patients.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Exercise professional autonomy within policies.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good motivational skills

Computer literate with keyboard skills

Good analytical skills

Logical approach to problem solving

Education

BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent

Registered with the Health Care Professions Council

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 x Band 5 Dietitians to join our forward‑thinking, supportive and motivated team of dietitians working in acute and oncology settings. The post is based at Royal Glamorgan Hospital with in‑reach to Princess of Wales Hospital and/or Prince Charles Hospital as required.

The successful candidates will provide dietetic intervention to inpatients on a variety of hospital wards as well as weekly outpatient clinics and education sessions, and support nursing/medical teams. They will play a key role in student training and work closely with a Dietetic Support Worker.

Main Duties of the Job

Provide clinical responsibility for adult acute patients on enteral feeding and/or oral nutritional supplements, and outpatient work including general adult dietetic clinics or group education sessions.

Work as part of multidisciplinary teams (medical, nursing, therapy, catering staff and other agencies) both within the hospital and the community.

Exercise professional autonomy within policies of the British Dietetic Association, Health Care Professions Council, and the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Dietetic Department.

Welsh Skills Desired

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Level 3 (B2) speaking and listening skills are an advantage but not essential.

About Us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family, providing primary, secondary and community health services to 450,000 people across Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We Live By Our Core Values

• We listen, learn and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

Details

Date posted: 22 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,516 to £38,364 per annum

Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time

Job locations: Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Ynysmaerdy, Pontyclun, CF72 8XR

Reference number: 110-AHP150-1225

Job Description

A full job description and person specification are available in the supporting documents. Please click ‘Apply now’ to view details.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications and Knowledge

• BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent with state registration. Registered with the Health Care Professions Council.
• Postgraduate CPD where applicable.
• Awareness of current developments in dietetic practice.
• Knowledge of current reports and publications relevant to the post.

Desirable

• Clinical supervisory skills training.
• Appreciation of factors influencing the health of the local population.

Experience

• Managing a mixed clinical caseload.
• Outpatient experience.

Aptitude and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good motivational skills.
• Computer literate with keyboard skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Logical approach to problem solving.

Other

• Ability to travel throughout community and UHB sites in a timely manner.
• Physically able to undertake anthropometrical measurements of patients (weighing / measuring).

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service check required under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Applications will be subject to a DBS check. Qualified applicants for skilled worker sponsorship are welcomed.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Ynysmaerdy, Pontyclun, CF72 8XR. Website: https://joinctm.wales/