Clinical Lead Community Dietitian

Job overview

Are you looking to join a fabulous, dynamic dietetic team to achieve a good work-life balance and live in a beautiful part of Wales?

Hywel Dda University Health Board are looking for a Clinical Lead  Dietitian to join the Community dietetic service.  Do you have a passion for value-based community health care, an interest in working as part of the community dietetic service with a strong focus on leading the service to deliver efficient, effective and excellent  care? The role involves close collaborative working with clinical lead community dietitians to ensure cohesive aligned community service across the health board involving quality improvement projects, audit and research.

The successful applicant will become an integral member of the dietetic team working to ensure optimal nutritional care for patients as a key determinant of recovery and outcome. At Hywel Dda University Health Board we guarantee a commitment to your professional and personal development, regular management and practice supervision, a friendly working environment and flexible hybrid working arrangements where possible.  The successful applicant may have the flexibility of remote working for a maximum of 2 days per week .  Working patterns will be discussed upon appointment.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver expert level community dietetics; managing a highly complex caseload, informing multi-disciplinary care and providing expert support, advice and clinical supervision for dietitians and other healthcare professionals, Health Board wide.  Clinically lead on designated specialist areas of community Nutrition and Dietetics Health Board wide. Operationally team lead, and line manage a community dietetic team; including registered and unregistered team members. Work as an integral member of multi-professional community clinical leadership teams; driving excellent nutritional care through evidence-based practice. Act as an expert in community Nutrition and Dietetics; informing and taking a delegated lead on nutrition policy development, training and education, quality improvement and aligning services to National, Health Board and Professional strategy and guidance
• Deliver expert level community dietetics; managing a highly complex caseload, informing multi-disciplinary care and providing expert support, advice and clinical supervision for dietitians and other healthcare professionals, Health Board wide.
• Clinically lead on designated specialist areas of community Nutrition and Dietetics Health Board wide.
• Operationally team lead, and line manage a community dietetic team; including registered and unregistered team members.
• Work as an integral member of multi-professional community clinical leadership teams; driving excellent nutritional care through evidence-based practice.
• Act as an expert in community Nutrition and Dietetics; informing and taking a delegated lead on nutrition policy development, training and education, quality improvement and aligning services to National, Health Board and Professional strategy and guidance

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Based in Pembrokeshire, this role offers the opportunity to work in a truly unique and rewarding environment. The county’s stunning coastline, rural communities, and strong sense of local identity create a fulfilling backdrop for community healthcare delivery. Working across a geographically diverse area, you will build meaningful relationships with patients, GP practices, and wider multidisciplinary teams, enabling truly person-centred care. While the rural nature of the region brings variety and autonomy to the role, it also allows you to make a visible impact within close-knit communities. Alongside this, Pembrokeshire offers an exceptional quality of life, with access to beautiful beaches, outdoor activities, and a supportive, community-focused way of living—making it an ideal place to develop both your career and work–life balance.

Hywel Dda University Health Board recognises that joining our organisation may involve relocation and offers a relocation support package, subject to eligibility and terms and conditions. This may include financial assistance towards relocation expenses and support with settling into the local area. Further details are available on request and can be discussed as part of the recruitment process.

We strongly encourage informal conversations with the appointing manager to discuss the role, working arrangements and opportunities.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 08/07/2026