About this role
Job summary
This is an exiting opportunity to undertake an operational management role as a secondment only; overseeing a range of new and existing projects to improve the lives of children and people living with a mental Health diagnosis.
Developing service proposals, financial and budget monitoring skills are essential in this fast paced working environment and expanding area of dietetics.
You will lead and manage the day to day operations and professionals of a designated Paediatric and Mental Health service across the 3 localities in the Health Board; Merthyr & Cynon, Rhondda Taf Ely and Bridgend. The post holder will work closely with the Deputy Head of Dietetics as well as the wider Dietetic Management Team, public health, Multi Disciplinary teams and finance colleagues as well as a range of other stakeholders. You will ensure that your team supports and delivers a quality and outcome focussed dietetic service for the health board population needs, against the achievement of performance and financial targets.
You will have a strategic role in supporting the dietetic service developments.
The post is based in Royal Glamorgan hospital but the post supports a health board wide service and there is opportunities for working from home.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months from start date to cover a secondment
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for day-to-day operational and strategic management of the paediatric service and professional management of the Dietitians working in the Mental health services to ensure a safe, effective and accessible service is available for the population of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
To work in partnership with secondary care services, primary care services, local authority and public health to evaluate the service in line with local and national performance measures.
Communicate highly complex, sensitive, relevant detailed clinical and policy information in an understandable form to managers, clients, health promotion, UHB and identified trainers.
Empower and support staff to actively improve themselves and the specialist area of the service within their scope of practice and responsibility. Provides assurance that all health professionals within weight management services have appropriate professional supervision arrangements in place.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
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
Knowledge Essential
Degree/Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent. MSc or its equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience. Management qualification or evidence of management development e.g. leadership / coaching / mentoring. Evidence of or qualification and knowledge in research and audit. Professional registration with associated body. Detailed specialist knowledge of dietetics in paediatrics and mental health services. Advanced postgraduate training/experience in specialist clinical area.
Desirable
Member specialist interest group associated with area of expertise.
Experience Essential
Clinical experience at a senior level across a variety of settings. Experience of working as a senior member of a dietetic team to deliver patient and organisational objectives. Experience of working with partners external to health including professional organisations. Experience of developing dietetic professional standards and policies in area of expertise Able to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders.
Desirable
Experience of working with multi-disciplinary services Experience in operational management/ leadership.
Aptitude and Abilities Skills Essential
Resource management skills. Ability to motivate and lead others An ability to communicate complex information to NHS colleagues and partners in external organisations at a national and international level. Skills in influencing and persuasion on specialist clinical issues with a wide range of staff and internal and external to the Health Board. Able to deal appropriately with distressed patients and staff.
Desirable
The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level.
Values Essential
Proven team worker. Ability to work under self-direction. Leadership qualities Flexible approach to work, adaptable and creative. Confident and self-motivated.
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 Royal Glamorgan hospital
Ynysymaerdy
Llantrisant
CF72 8XR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)