Job summary
Prehabilitation is being established in North Wales! We are looking for a hardworking, dynamic and enthusiastic team member to join a new service at band 6 level, getting patients fitter and stronger prior to their major surgery. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a new state of the art specialist prehabilitation unit. You will be an integral member of a core team of seven therapy staff creating bespoke exercise, diet and psychology programs for each patient helping them prepare for surgery.Harnessing the unique opportunity to improve unhealthy lifestyles, you will support patients through intensive multidisciplinary face to face sessions in a new purpose built prehab unit. This has a fully equipped gym, patient classrooms and remote video links for virtual programs for those unable to travel. Your interventions will not only dramatically reduce complications from surgery but you will also be improving patients' long term health as they adopt new healthier lifestyles.In addition, you will have professional support and liaise as needed with the dietetic department based at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, which consists over around 50 dietitians and dietetic assistants and will have the opportunity to join in CPD activities with the rest of the team, both in Wrexham and across North Wales.
Main duties of the job
In conjunction with the physio and occupational therapist, you will assess patients referred for prehabilitation. You will ensure they meet their nutritional requirements, using a first food approach, but recommending prescribed nutritional supplements as required. You will also carry out group education sessions. You will need to liaise with your colleagues in the team, and also any dietitians who are involved in the patient's care, either prior to the prehab referral, or following surgery/ treatment, in order to ensure seamless patient care. You will need to ensure all documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then BCUHB North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
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Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Dietetics
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Post registration training in a specialist area
- Evidence of CPD activity
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of chronic disease management
- Knowledge of delivery of group programmes
- Teaching, supervisory and appraisal skills
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Wrexham Maelor
Croesnewydd Road
Wrexham
LL13 7TD