Highly Specialist Dietitian – Eating Disorders Service with certificate of sponsorship to the UK

Visa Note

While this position offers a certificate of sponsorship, applicants must verify their visa eligibility directly with the employer. The certificate of sponsorship does not guarantee visa approval. International candidates should confirm all requirements with UK Visas and Immigration before applying.

Job Overview

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking a highly Specialist Dietitian to join their Eating Disorders Outreach Service. This is a Band 7 position offering 22.5 hours per week on a permanent, part-time basis. The successful candidate will work within a Tier 4 JCC funded service that provides specialist eating disorder training, consultation, supervision and targeted treatments to young people and families across South Wales.

About the Role

The Eating Disorder Outreach Service (EDOS) is expanding its services and seeks a dietitian who will be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team. The dietitian will participate in all EDOS clinical activities including multi-family groups and parent coaching interventions. The service is also planning to extend into an Intensive Day Service, welcoming candidates with interest in this area of work.

Key Responsibilities

The overall aim is to provide Dietetic expertise and intervention as part of the Tier 4 Eating Disorder Outreach Service. You will provide a specialist dietetic resource within South, Mid and West Wales offering consultation, advice and joint working. The role requires working autonomously managing highly specialist complex clients with Eating Disorders, identifying, planning and delivering highly specialist dietetic interventions.

Clinical Duties

Candidates should demonstrate expertise in eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia and ARFID. You will demonstrate clinical effectiveness by using evidence-based outcomes and lead on specific clinical audit/research projects within your area of specialty. The role also involves developing departmental policy and participating in national policy development as required.

Collaborative Work

You will work in collaboration with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Paediatric multidisciplinary teams, identifying service improvements and taking forward strategic developments in Wales. Additionally, you will act as a source of expertise to other colleagues working within dietetics and other CAMHS in Wales.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must hold a BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent qualification. Essential requirements include evidence of clinical supervision and evidence of or qualification in research and audit. You must have clinical experience of working with Eating Disorder clients at a senior level and significant experience of working with a broad range of patients across a variety of clinical settings.

Desirable Skills

Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B1) are desirable for this role. This categorisation means that while candidates don’t need to have skills in Welsh, it will be considered an advantage during shortlisting. Level 3 in Speaking/Listening means being able to hold a conversation in Welsh about everyday matters and work-related topics.

Employment Details

This is a permanent, part-time position working 22.5 hours per week. The salary is £50,129 to £57,365 per annum, pro rata. The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

The employer is willing to provide a certificate of sponsorship to candidates who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK. All applications from job seekers who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present criminal record certificates from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

About Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region in South Wales. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers. We serve 450,000 people across our three regions: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Our Values

Together, we are Team CTM, guided by our core values: we listen, learn, and improve; we treat everyone with respect; and we work together as one team. Our CTM 2030 Strategy focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work options, career growth opportunities, and access to ongoing learning and development.

Location

The position is based at Ty Llidiard, Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. 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 urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location provides an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit the NHS Jobs website and search for reference number 110-AHP020-0426-A. The closing date for applications is 10 June 2026. International applicants should ensure they have all required documentation ready, including proof of professional registration, evidence of English language proficiency, and any required criminal record certificates.

Contact Information

For questions about the job, contact Amy Crossley-Lewis (Clinical Lead/Arweinydd Clinigol) via email at Amy.Crossley-Lewis@wales.nhs.uk or by phone at 01656674951. All supporting documents, including the full Job Description and Person Specification, are available on the NHS Jobs website.

Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration to be considered for this position. For further information regarding professional registration requirements for overseas healthcare professionals, please visit the NHS Careers website. The employer will provide support with registration processes where possible.

Equal Opportunities

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can reach their full potential.

Further Information

For more information about Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, please visit our employer website at https://joinctm.wales/. Here you will find details about our services, values, and the benefits we offer to our employees. Our privacy notice regarding recruitment processes is also available on our website.

Welsh Language Provision

While Welsh language skills are desirable for this role, we welcome applications from candidates who do not speak Welsh. We are committed to developing the Welsh language skills of our employees and can provide support and resources to those wishing to learn or improve their Welsh language abilities.

Professional Development

We are committed to the ongoing professional development of our staff and offer various training and development opportunities. This includes access to specialist training in eating disorders, research opportunities, and support for further qualifications. Our dietitians benefit from regular supervision and peer support networks.