Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and versatile dietitian to join our team and work in-person with a Primary Care Network (PCN) in Nottingham. The ideal candidate will be a generalist dietitian with a strong background in frailty, diabetes, and weight management. We also welcome applicants with additional skills and interests, which we are committed to supporting and developing.
Key Details:
- Location: Nottingham
- Position: Part-time (or Full-time) with hybrid working options available
- Specialisations: Frailty, Diabetes, Weight Management (Additional areas of expertise welcomed)
About Us:
We are committed to advancing the careers of dietitians by helping them become First Contact Dietitians (FCDs). As an FCD, you will be a qualified autonomous clinical practitioner working directly within GP practices. You will be empowered to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage dietetic issues and undifferentiated conditions. In many cases, you will have the authority to discharge patients without the need for a medical referral.
Main duties of the job
- As a Dietitian within the PCN, you will be a skilled practitioner capable of operating at an advanced level of clinical practice. You will bring comprehensive knowledge and expertise in managing a wide range of dietary issues and conditions, contributing as an essential member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within the PCN.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clinical Practice:
- Provide expert, person-centred dietary interventions across the full patient care pathway, from initial clinical assessment and diagnosis to treatment and ongoing evaluation.
- Apply advanced clinical skills to develop individualised care plans that address the specific dietary needs of patients within key groups, including those with diabetes, weight management challenges, and frailty.
- Patient Support:
- Work across multiple GP practices within the PCN to support patients in primary care settings, ensuring continuity of care and accessibility.
- Specialist Areas:
- Utilise your knowledge and expertise in diabetes management to provide comprehensive dietary support for patients living with this condition.
- Provide tailored nutritional support for frail patients, focusing on maintaining and improving their overall health and well-being.
This role demands a proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team, ensuring that each patient receives the highest standard of care.
About us
Primary Care Dietitians (PCD) is the only national independent specialist provider in England solely dedicated to supporting NHS Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and their GP practices in delivering high-quality, tech-enabled dietetic solutions for primary care.
Our talented team, supported by experienced clinical supervisors trained by Health Education England, has been commissioned by NHS PCNs to provide integrated, locally-focused dietetic services. We pride ourselves on offering innovative, patient-centred care that meets the unique needs of the communities we serve.
Whether you are a Band 6 dietitian with three years of post-graduate experience looking to step up into this role, or a seasoned Band 8a professional transitioning into primary care for the first time, we provide a supportive environment for all team members. We ensure that our staff have 4 hours of protected CPD time every week to foster continuous professional development.
To learn more about our team, visit: https://www.primarycaredietitians.co.uk/about
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
- Assess, diagnose, triage, and manage patients, taking responsibility for the management of a caseload
- Develop and make use of your full scope of clinical practice, including skills relating to supplementary prescribing and investigation when trained to do so
- Manage complex interactions, including working with patients with psychosocial and mental health needs, referring to social prescribing when appropriate
- Deliver programmes of supported patient self-management, in ways that facilitate behavioural change, optimise individuals' health, nutrition, fulfilment of personal goals and independence, and that minimise the need for pharmacological interventions
- Provide care which is tailored to the individual needs. This would include, appraising the impact of individuals' clinical status on their general health, well-being, employment status
- Support patients to set their own goals and be confident in their approach to self-management where appropriate.
Evidence, Research, and Development
- Develop relationships and a collaborative working approach across the PCN supporting the integration of pathways in primary care
- Work as part of an MDT in a patient facing role, using your expert knowledge of dietetics, to create stronger links for dietetic services through clinical leadership, teaching and evaluation skills
- Support research and audit programmes to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of our service
- Streamline the pathway of care by providing a responsive service so that patients receive timely access to care
Leadership
- Lead, manage and contribute to service delivery
- Implement all aspects of effective clinical governance for own practice, including undertaking regular audit and evaluation, supervision and training
- Communicate effectively and appropriately, with patients and carers, complex and sensitive information regarding diagnosis, pathology, prognosis and treatment choices supporting personalised care
Facilitating learning
- Provide feedback and support to other PCN clinical team members on appropriate referral criteria
- Critically reflect on own practice and continue to develop your skills.
Key skills and attributes
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and changing environment
- Strong clinical problem-solving and analytical skills, including ability to identify when to refer a patient to another service or for diagnostics
- Ability to critically reflect on your own professional developmental needs, and is motivated to progress your clinical development (with support)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work cohesively with a wider team
- Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct
- Office skills including the use of IT programmes, databases and other modern/tech based ways of working and collaborating
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
- Assess, diagnose, triage, and manage patients, taking responsibility for the management of a caseload
- Develop and make use of your full scope of clinical practice, including skills relating to supplementary prescribing and investigation when trained to do so
- Manage complex interactions, including working with patients with psychosocial and mental health needs, referring to social prescribing when appropriate
- Deliver programmes of supported patient self-management, in ways that facilitate behavioural change, optimise individuals' health, nutrition, fulfilment of personal goals and independence, and that minimise the need for pharmacological interventions
- Provide care which is tailored to the individual needs. This would include, appraising the impact of individuals' clinical status on their general health, well-being, employment status
- Support patients to set their own goals and be confident in their approach to self-management where appropriate.
Evidence, Research, and Development
- Develop relationships and a collaborative working approach across the PCN supporting the integration of pathways in primary care
- Work as part of an MDT in a patient facing role, using your expert knowledge of dietetics, to create stronger links for dietetic services through clinical leadership, teaching and evaluation skills
- Support research and audit programmes to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of our service
- Streamline the pathway of care by providing a responsive service so that patients receive timely access to care
Leadership
- Lead, manage and contribute to service delivery
- Implement all aspects of effective clinical governance for own practice, including undertaking regular audit and evaluation, supervision and training
- Communicate effectively and appropriately, with patients and carers, complex and sensitive information regarding diagnosis, pathology, prognosis and treatment choices supporting personalised care
Facilitating learning
- Provide feedback and support to other PCN clinical team members on appropriate referral criteria
- Critically reflect on own practice and continue to develop your skills.
Key skills and attributes
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and changing environment
- Strong clinical problem-solving and analytical skills, including ability to identify when to refer a patient to another service or for diagnostics
- Ability to critically reflect on your own professional developmental needs, and is motivated to progress your clinical development (with support)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work cohesively with a wider team
- Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct
- Office skills including the use of IT programmes, databases and other modern/tech based ways of working and collaborating
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully HCPC and BDA registered practicing Dietitian
- Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in dietetics
- An up-to-date understanding of Health Education Englands Roadmap to Practice
Desirable
- Completion of some level 7 MSc learning
- Previous clinical experience of first contact triage clinical work; even if in the private sector or freelance
- Previous experience of using EMIS / SystmOne
Experience
Desirable
- Experience with working with individuals with Type 2 Diabetes
- Experience with working in nutrition support
- Experience in weight management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully HCPC and BDA registered practicing Dietitian
- Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in dietetics
- An up-to-date understanding of Health Education Englands Roadmap to Practice
Desirable
- Completion of some level 7 MSc learning
- Previous clinical experience of first contact triage clinical work; even if in the private sector or freelance
- Previous experience of using EMIS / SystmOne
Experience
Desirable
- Experience with working with individuals with Type 2 Diabetes
- Experience with working in nutrition support
- Experience in weight management
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
