Job summary
Newcastle South Primary Care Network (PCN) comprises of 6 member GP Practices working together to provide patient care to a population of just over 42,000. The PCN continues to deliver innovative services to meet the needs of our local population. As part of our on-going development an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dietician to join our team.
We are looking
for an experienced and highly skilled Dietitian to help us provide nutritional advice
and guidance to our patients. The
successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of nutrition and health, as
well as an understanding of the principles of diet planning and be able to
provide nutrition education and monitor the progress of patients as part of a
multidisciplinary team.
Newcastle South Primary Care Network (PCN) comprises of 6 member GP Practices working together to provide patient care to a population of just over 42,000. The PCN continues to deliver innovative services to meet the needs of our local population. As part of our on-going development an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dietician to join our team.
The primary purpose of this role is to provide interventions for the
patient from initial clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation
of their care within set patient groups.
Main duties of the job
Independently manage a caseload of complex patients with a
broad range of conditions including from early-life to end-of-life care, using
evidence-based interventions to assess, plan, implement and evaluate
interventions.
Use behaviour change techniques including active listening,
motivational and negotiating skills to support clients / patients with difficult
dietary and lifestyle changes as well as helping them to recognise and overcome
any barriers to these changes.
Develop, implement, and evaluate a seamless nutrition
support service across the PCN, working with community and secondary care where
appropriate, and aimed at continuously improving standards of patient care and
wider multi-disciplinary team working.
Work with clinicians, multi-disciplinary team colleagues,
community and secondary care, and external organisations to ensure the smooth
transition of patients discharged from elsewhere back into primary care, to
continue their diet plan.
About us
We work collaboratively with our local GP Federation who support core General Practice and help sustain its future. The Federation are facilitating and supporting the recruitment of these new roles within our Primary Care Network.
Newcastle South PCN is made up of 6 member GP Practices with a combined patient population of circa 42,000. The practices are from both urban and rural areas, with significantly differing patient demographics.
- Silverdale Medical Centre
- Madeley Practice
- Kingsbridge Medical Centre
- University of Keele Practice
- Betley Surgery
- Ashley Surgery
We are a dynamic and forward thinking PCN team comprising of Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Care Coordinators, Social Prescribing Link Workers, First Contact Physiotherapy and Mental Health Practicioners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide
specialist nutrition and diet advice to patients, their carers, and healthcare
professionals through treatment, education plans, and prescriptions.
- Independently
manage a caseload of complex patients with a broad range of conditions, using
evidence-based interventions to assess, plan, implement and evaluate
interventions.
- Educate patients
with diet-related disorders on how they can improve their health and prevent
disease by adopting healthier eating and drinking habits.
- Provide dietary
support to patients of all ages (from early-life to end-of-life care) in a
variety of settings including nurseries, patient homes and care homes.
- Develop,
implement, and evaluate a seamless nutrition support service across the PCN,
working with community and secondary care where appropriate, and aimed at
continuously improving standards of patient care and wider multi-disciplinary
team working.
- Work with
clinicians, multi-disciplinary team colleagues, community and secondary care,
and external organisations to ensure the smooth transition of patients
discharged from elsewhere back into primary care, to continue their diet plan.
- Make
recommendations to PCN staff regarding changes to medications for the
nutritional management of patients, based on interpretation of biochemical,
physiological, and dietary requirements.
- Always ensure
safe practice through the recognition and appreciation of clinical governance.
- Implement all
aspects of effective clinical governance for own practice, including
undertaking regular audit and evaluation, supervision, and training.
- Where necessary,
recommend and authorise changes to prescribed products, ensuring appropriate
monitoring of nutritional status by other members of the multi-disciplinary
team.
- Use behaviour
change techniques including active listening, motivational and negotiating
skills to support clients /patients with difficult dietary and lifestyle
changes as well as helping them to recognise and overcome any barriers to these
changes.
- Plan, organise,
and undertake nutritional assessments and provide highly specialised advice and
education within the care home and other clinical settings for patients with
multiple conditions to determine the appropriate nutritional intervention or
treatment.
- Ensure the
prescribing of dietetic- related products is clinically and cost effective.
- Make judgements
and decisions based on several components including consideration of clinical
justification, prescribing decision, family and carer beliefs and financial /
budgetary constraints where a range of options may be appropriate.
- Provide relevant
and timely specialist advice and guidance on own portfolio of projects relating
to dietetic and nutritional issues.
- If appropriately
trained, authorise prescriptions as a Supplementary Prescriber for patients to
support achieving dietetic management goals.
- Be involved in
the development and implementation of relevant policies, formulary updates and
clinical management plans.
- Provide relevant
and timely specialist advice and guidance on dietary modification, nutritional
supplements, and their use.
Functional
Responsibilities:
- Undertake
detailed information analysis of both practice and patient level reports
including biochemistry, medication, clinical condition, and nutritional
supplement records requiring high levels of concentration.
- Update, maintain,
organise, gather, and analyse information to predict/meet future organisational
and team needs by identifying best professional practice.
- Monitor and
tracking risks and issues allowing proactive resolution and escalation as
appropriate.
- Contribute to the
information management of performance, taking a lead for nutritional
supplements to support evaluation of clinical outcomes.
- Accurately
maintain records with patient identifiable and sensitive data including
clinical observations, anthropometric and biochemistry results and financial
data as required.
- Undertake a range
of administrative tasks such as ensuring stock levels are maintained and
securely stored, and equipment is kept in good working order.
- Ensure delivery
of best practice in clinical practice, caseload management, education,
research, and audit, to achieve corporate PCN and local population objectives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide
specialist nutrition and diet advice to patients, their carers, and healthcare
professionals through treatment, education plans, and prescriptions.
- Independently
manage a caseload of complex patients with a broad range of conditions, using
evidence-based interventions to assess, plan, implement and evaluate
interventions.
- Educate patients
with diet-related disorders on how they can improve their health and prevent
disease by adopting healthier eating and drinking habits.
- Provide dietary
support to patients of all ages (from early-life to end-of-life care) in a
variety of settings including nurseries, patient homes and care homes.
- Develop,
implement, and evaluate a seamless nutrition support service across the PCN,
working with community and secondary care where appropriate, and aimed at
continuously improving standards of patient care and wider multi-disciplinary
team working.
- Work with
clinicians, multi-disciplinary team colleagues, community and secondary care,
and external organisations to ensure the smooth transition of patients
discharged from elsewhere back into primary care, to continue their diet plan.
- Make
recommendations to PCN staff regarding changes to medications for the
nutritional management of patients, based on interpretation of biochemical,
physiological, and dietary requirements.
- Always ensure
safe practice through the recognition and appreciation of clinical governance.
- Implement all
aspects of effective clinical governance for own practice, including
undertaking regular audit and evaluation, supervision, and training.
- Where necessary,
recommend and authorise changes to prescribed products, ensuring appropriate
monitoring of nutritional status by other members of the multi-disciplinary
team.
- Use behaviour
change techniques including active listening, motivational and negotiating
skills to support clients /patients with difficult dietary and lifestyle
changes as well as helping them to recognise and overcome any barriers to these
changes.
- Plan, organise,
and undertake nutritional assessments and provide highly specialised advice and
education within the care home and other clinical settings for patients with
multiple conditions to determine the appropriate nutritional intervention or
treatment.
- Ensure the
prescribing of dietetic- related products is clinically and cost effective.
- Make judgements
and decisions based on several components including consideration of clinical
justification, prescribing decision, family and carer beliefs and financial /
budgetary constraints where a range of options may be appropriate.
- Provide relevant
and timely specialist advice and guidance on own portfolio of projects relating
to dietetic and nutritional issues.
- If appropriately
trained, authorise prescriptions as a Supplementary Prescriber for patients to
support achieving dietetic management goals.
- Be involved in
the development and implementation of relevant policies, formulary updates and
clinical management plans.
- Provide relevant
and timely specialist advice and guidance on dietary modification, nutritional
supplements, and their use.
Functional
Responsibilities:
- Undertake
detailed information analysis of both practice and patient level reports
including biochemistry, medication, clinical condition, and nutritional
supplement records requiring high levels of concentration.
- Update, maintain,
organise, gather, and analyse information to predict/meet future organisational
and team needs by identifying best professional practice.
- Monitor and
tracking risks and issues allowing proactive resolution and escalation as
appropriate.
- Contribute to the
information management of performance, taking a lead for nutritional
supplements to support evaluation of clinical outcomes.
- Accurately
maintain records with patient identifiable and sensitive data including
clinical observations, anthropometric and biochemistry results and financial
data as required.
- Undertake a range
of administrative tasks such as ensuring stock levels are maintained and
securely stored, and equipment is kept in good working order.
- Ensure delivery
of best practice in clinical practice, caseload management, education,
research, and audit, to achieve corporate PCN and local population objectives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Dietetics under a training programme approved by the British Dietetic Association (BDA).
- Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.
- Able to operate at an advanced level of clinical practice.
Desirable
- Pre-reg MSc in Dietetics under a training programme approved by the British Dietetic Association (BDA).
- Completed or working towards a Supplementary Prescribing qualification.
- Non-medical prescribing qualification.
- Evidence of verification against the dietetic primary care roadmap.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in applying the dietetic process to include dietetic assessment, interpretation, individual care planning, motivation, monitoring, and evaluation of highly specialized dietetic treatment.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft and GP IT systems, alongside prescribing data monitoring systems.
- Experience of decision making and delivery in a changing environment.
- Experience of decision making and delivery in a changing environment.
Desirable
- Working towards advanced clinical practitioner status.
- Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Cognitive behavioural and motivational interviewing approaches / skills.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise their own workload to meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with team members, patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals. Whilst recognising peoples needs for alternative methods of communication.
- Able to effectively manage allocated resources.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Essential
- This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Dietetics under a training programme approved by the British Dietetic Association (BDA).
- Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.
- Able to operate at an advanced level of clinical practice.
Desirable
- Pre-reg MSc in Dietetics under a training programme approved by the British Dietetic Association (BDA).
- Completed or working towards a Supplementary Prescribing qualification.
- Non-medical prescribing qualification.
- Evidence of verification against the dietetic primary care roadmap.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in applying the dietetic process to include dietetic assessment, interpretation, individual care planning, motivation, monitoring, and evaluation of highly specialized dietetic treatment.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft and GP IT systems, alongside prescribing data monitoring systems.
- Experience of decision making and delivery in a changing environment.
- Experience of decision making and delivery in a changing environment.
Desirable
- Working towards advanced clinical practitioner status.
- Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Cognitive behavioural and motivational interviewing approaches / skills.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise their own workload to meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with team members, patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals. Whilst recognising peoples needs for alternative methods of communication.
- Able to effectively manage allocated resources.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Essential
- This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
