Specialist Dietitian for Tier 2 Adult Mental Health

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Specialist Band 6 Dietitian to work within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Tier 2 Adult Mental Health Services.

The post-holder will be responsible for Dietetic input to a number of the community mental health teams and tier 2 older adult specialist mental health wards across Gwent.

You will work alongside the older adult multidisciplinary team of nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, speech therapists and psychiatrists, and contribute to the assessment and care of older adults at different stages of their mental health difficulties including individual, group, community and specialist older adult ward in-patient care.

The post-holder will gain understanding of the main psychological therapies and treatments for a range of mental health conditions and work within tier 2 adult MH services and older adult MH teams.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a good experience, knowledge and understanding of common mental health conditions and have enthusiasm for working with this population.

You will be expected to travel to a range of sites, and work both face to face and virtually to allow improved access for families and care closer to home.

Your professional base will be with Ty Gwent with ABUHB Community Dietetics team.

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.

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.

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