Job responsibilities
Main
duties of the job
We are looking for a Dietitian who is keen to work in this fast paced
environment as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will:
See
patients in a clinic setting and manage your own waiting lists
Have
a regular community outpatient clinic in the outside health community and
be a full part of the dietetic clinical community team.
Develop
weight management groups - which may be run on an ongoing basis by the
postholder or a Therapy Assistant with appropriate supervision by the
postholder.
Scope
the possibility of group education for patients with Diabetes
Work
with the catering team to meet the nutritional needs of men on special
diets
Write,
monitor and update relevant processes, pathways and guidelines
Train
other members of the healthcare team as necessary.
Be
involved in service improvement
Have
the opportunity to engage in research
Contribute to supporting the
smooth running of the Primary Care Network.
Attend
meetings as required and any other local or regional meetings as requested
by the PCN Manager or Clinical Director.
Attend
meetings with the other PCN ClinicalTeam for the purpose of reviewing the
departmental activity and sharing general information.
Communication
Communicate effectively with other team members;
Communicate effectively with patients and carers,
recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication;
Enthusiastic about health promotion and lifestyle
change.
Personal and people development
Take responsibility for own developmental learning and
performance, including participating in supervision;
Take responsibility for maintaining a record of own
personal development;
Work with management on any new training requirements;
To recognise and understand the roles and
responsibilities of individuals working in the primary health care team.
Health, safety and security
Use the personal security systems within the workplace
according to practice guidelines;
Identify the risks involved in work activities and
undertake them in a way that manages the risks;
Know the health and safety policies and procedures
within the workplace, including fire procedures, maintaining documentation,
monitoring and maintaining of equipment and furniture within their area of
responsibility;
Use the computer monitor safely.
Service improvement
Work with colleagues in the team on the development of
current and new services and other initiatives;
Work closely with the whole PCN team at Southend East PCN.
Quality
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
in the care of patients;
Ensure own actions are consistent with clinical
governance systems;
Know the organisations policies, especially the
whistle-blowing policy, available in the practice staff handbook;
Be able to manage their own time effectively.
Equality and diversity
Act in ways that recognise the importance of people's
rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with procedures;
Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of
patients and carers;
Information processes
Maintain confidentiality or information relating to
patients, relatives, staff and the PCN;
Maintain accurate and contemporaneous electronic
patient records on SystmOne;
Take the necessary precautions when transmitting
information.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Attend annual updates and mandatory training as required;
Highlight any gaps in knowledge/training needs to
their line manager to allow them the opportunity to offer support in order to
fulfil the duties of this post;
Act
in a manner that safeguards children and/or vulnerable adults as applicable to
the role;
Work in line with organisational policies and
procedural guidelines.
This JD is not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities but
rather an outline of the main areas of responsibility. The role is likely to
evolve to meet the changing needs of the service.
Person
Specification
Qualifications
Essential
BSc Nutrition and
dietetics degree or equivalent
HCPC registered
Desirable
Member of specialist
interest group
Working towards MSc or
evidence of research qualification
Experience
Essential
Post registration
training in specialist area/advanced diploma in dietetics
Evidence of CPD activity
through portfolio
Member of British
Dietetic Association
Desirable
Evidence of service
development and ability to use own initiative.
Clinical educators
course
Skills
Essential
Excellent communication
skills.
Ability to work in a
team and unsupervised
Good teaching,
supervisory and appraisal skills.
Desirable
Experience in working in
the community /lone working
Experience in risk
management.
ARRS
Requirements:
a. has a BSc or pre-reg MSc in Dietetics under a
training programme approved by the British Dietetic Association (BDA);
b. is a registered member of the Health and Care
Professionals Council (HCPC);
c. is able to operate at an advanced level of practice;
and
d. has access to appropriate clinical supervision and
an appropriate named individual in the PCN to provide general advice and
support on a day to day basis
