Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen
for recruitment of a PCN Dietitian to work alongside the existing Senior dietitian
within Wythenshawe PCN. Primary care networks (PCNS) think about the wider health of their
population, taking a proactive approach to managing population health.
The role will principally be
delivering in-person clinics (both 1:1 and small groups) within GP practices
and other community settings. With the existing dietitian, you will collaborate
in reviewing, adapting and developing the service to reduce the barriers to
access and engagement. Wythenshawe PCN encourages using evidence-based practice
in innovative and creative ways to improve health outcomes.
Wythenshawe PCN is situated in South Manchester and consists of 7 GP practices and serves 60,000 patients.
The practices are Benchill Medical Practice, Bowland Medical Practice, Cornishway Medical Practice, Maples Medical Centre, Peel Hall Medical Centre and RK Medical Practice.
This is a part time role for 2 days (15 hours).
Practices are open from 8.30-6.30 so working hours can be flexible.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this flexible role is to
deliver a dietetic service offer which meets the unique and diverse needs of
service-users from the local community with an expectation it will continually
evolve with changing needs and priorities of patients.
This role is one of an experienced
practitioner who can work autonomously, but actively engages with a wider team
of professionals, both in primary care and relevant community services.
Re-establish and run clinical sessions for 1:1
patient care and small group workshops.
Deliver services in a variety of settings,
including but not limited to community clinics, GP surgeries, patients
own-homes, community venues, and group settings.
Promote the role of the dietitian
within the GP surgeries and wider network by attending meetings and events to
network with other community services and neighbourhood teams.
About us
We are a group of 7 GP Practices in Wythenshawe, South Manchester who have come together to form a Primary Care Network covering a total population of approximately 60,000 patients.
We work together in a collaborative way to develop and deliver network-based services that respond to the needs of the local population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The purpose of this flexible and exciting role
is to deliver a dietetic service offer which meets the unique and diverse needs
of service-users from the local community with an expectation it will
continually evolve with changing needs and priorities of patients.
This role is one of an innovative practitioner
who works autonomously, but can actively engage a wider team of professionals,
both in primary care and relevant community services.
Re-establish and run clinical sessions for 1:1
patient care and small group workshops.
Deliver services in a variety of settings,
including but not limited to community clinics, GP surgeries, patients
own-homes, community venues, and group settings.
Promote the role of the dietitian
within the GP surgeries and wider network by attending meetings and events to
network with other community services and neighbourhood teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The purpose of this flexible and exciting role
is to deliver a dietetic service offer which meets the unique and diverse needs
of service-users from the local community with an expectation it will
continually evolve with changing needs and priorities of patients.
This role is one of an innovative practitioner
who works autonomously, but can actively engage a wider team of professionals,
both in primary care and relevant community services.
Re-establish and run clinical sessions for 1:1
patient care and small group workshops.
Deliver services in a variety of settings,
including but not limited to community clinics, GP surgeries, patients
own-homes, community venues, and group settings.
Promote the role of the dietitian
within the GP surgeries and wider network by attending meetings and events to
network with other community services and neighbourhood teams.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate or postgraduate HCPC approved dietetic programme
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Can demonstrate working at Level 7 (masters level)
- 3 years post-graduate experience in a generalist dietetic role
Desirable
- Completed or working towards Supplementary Prescribing rights by completing a HCPC approved non-medical prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Strong knowledge base and experience in weight management, frailty, gastro and Type 2 diabetes.
- Confidence in treating and managing a wide range of patient conditions.
- Able to carry out assessment, interpretation, individual care planning, motivation, monitoring and evaluation of highly specialised dietetic treatment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft and GP IT systems
- Experience of contributing to and service delivery/evolving evidence led practice and delivery in a changing environment
- Proactively engage in CPD and skills development.
Desirable
- Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Cognitive behavioural approaches and skills
- Understanding of health inequalities and impact of poverty on health
- Knowledge of EMIS patient record system
- Experience working with both adults and children
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to coordinate and prioritise workloads able to multitask as well as be selfdisciplined and highly motivated
- Demonstrates a flexible approach in order to ensure person centered care is delivered
- Confident autonomously working
- Ability to negotiate across different professions and teams with different agendas
- Able to deal with high degrees of ambiguity
- Proactive in seeking support and guidance when needed
Desirable
- High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility
- Ability to cope with unpredictable situations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate or postgraduate HCPC approved dietetic programme
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Can demonstrate working at Level 7 (masters level)
- 3 years post-graduate experience in a generalist dietetic role
Desirable
- Completed or working towards Supplementary Prescribing rights by completing a HCPC approved non-medical prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Strong knowledge base and experience in weight management, frailty, gastro and Type 2 diabetes.
- Confidence in treating and managing a wide range of patient conditions.
- Able to carry out assessment, interpretation, individual care planning, motivation, monitoring and evaluation of highly specialised dietetic treatment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft and GP IT systems
- Experience of contributing to and service delivery/evolving evidence led practice and delivery in a changing environment
- Proactively engage in CPD and skills development.
Desirable
- Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Cognitive behavioural approaches and skills
- Understanding of health inequalities and impact of poverty on health
- Knowledge of EMIS patient record system
- Experience working with both adults and children
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to coordinate and prioritise workloads able to multitask as well as be selfdisciplined and highly motivated
- Demonstrates a flexible approach in order to ensure person centered care is delivered
- Confident autonomously working
- Ability to negotiate across different professions and teams with different agendas
- Able to deal with high degrees of ambiguity
- Proactive in seeking support and guidance when needed
Desirable
- High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility
- Ability to cope with unpredictable situations
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).
