Dietetic Assistant Practitioner – CAMHS

Working alongside registered Dietitians and other CAMHS professionals, you will deliver delegated interventions, support nutritional assessments, provide practical advice to young people and families, facilitate groups, and contribute to the ongoing development of dietetic services within CAMHS. You will gain extensive clinical experience in helping children and young people make positive and sustainable changes to improve their health and wellbeing.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

As an integral part of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) the post holder will support children, young people and theirfamilies to plan, deliver and evaluate interventions to support children and young people with complex difficulties and their families/carers. The post holder will carry a delegated caseload to support the patient/families with changes to their diet. They will be expected to liaise with a number of stakeholders and co-ordinate care. The post holder will support the work of registered dietitians as well as other clinicians in the multidisciplinary team and would be required towork within the British Dietetic Association (BDA) Professional Code of Conduct for dietetic assistants.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Skills

Essential: - Excellent written communication skills

Experience

Essential: - Good general education - 5 GCSEs or equivalent; - Competence in written and spoken communication; - Experience of project work

Desirable: - Experience of working within health or education; - Experience of working as part of a team