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Dietitian (Bank)

The closing date is 14 September 2025

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Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Bank Dietitian to join our team and deliver group education sessions as part of the Tier 2 Weight Management Service for Maidenhead. This role is ideal for a dietitian looking to gain additional paid hours and contribute to the delivery of a new and impactful community-based programme. Sessions will take place weekly on Wednesday evenings at St Marks Hospital, Maidenhead.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for delivering evidence-based group weight management sessions, supporting participants to make positive lifestyle changes. Duties will include:

  • Facilitating weekly evening group sessions (up to 90 minutes).

  • Delivering nutrition and lifestyle education in an engaging and accessible way.

  • Preparing and adapting teaching materials, including slides, where required.
  • Recording attendance and session feedback.
  • Working collaboratively with the PCN team to ensure smooth running of the programme.

About us

Primary Care Dietitian is England's only national independent specialist first contact dietitian provider who is purely focused on supporting NHS Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and their GP practices to deliver high-quality and tech-enabled NHS primary care dietetic solutions.

Through our talented team, who are supported by experienced and Health Education England trained FCP clinical supervisors, we have been commissioned by NHS Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to deliver an integrated and local dietetic service.

You can find out more about our team here: https://www.primarycaredietitians.co.uk/about

Details

Date posted

29 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

E0364-25-0014

Job locations

St. Marks Hospital

112 St. Marks Road

Maidenhead

Berkshire

SL6 6DU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The post holder will deliver weekly group education sessions for the Tier 2 Weight Management Service within Maidenhead PCN. This role involves providing evidence-based dietary advice, supporting behaviour change, and motivating participants to adopt healthier lifestyle habits. The post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the service is delivered effectively, consistently, and in line with local and national guidance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

  • Deliver engaging, evidence-based group sessions (up to 90 minutes) focused on weight management and healthy lifestyle change.

  • Support participants to set realistic goals and adopt practical strategies for long-term weight management.

  • Use behaviour change techniques to motivate and empower patients.

  • Prepare, adapt, and deliver teaching materials, including presentations and resources.

  • Monitor attendance and provide feedback to the service manager as required.

Professional

  • Maintain HCPC registration and adhere to the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance, and Ethics.

  • Engage in regular professional development to ensure practice reflects current evidence.

  • Adhere to confidentiality, safeguarding, and data protection policies.

Administrative

  • Record attendance, patient engagement, and feedback following each session.

  • Contribute to service monitoring and evaluation as required.

  • Liaise effectively with the Primary Care Dietitians team and PCN colleagues.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The post holder will deliver weekly group education sessions for the Tier 2 Weight Management Service within Maidenhead PCN. This role involves providing evidence-based dietary advice, supporting behaviour change, and motivating participants to adopt healthier lifestyle habits. The post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the service is delivered effectively, consistently, and in line with local and national guidance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

  • Deliver engaging, evidence-based group sessions (up to 90 minutes) focused on weight management and healthy lifestyle change.

  • Support participants to set realistic goals and adopt practical strategies for long-term weight management.

  • Use behaviour change techniques to motivate and empower patients.

  • Prepare, adapt, and deliver teaching materials, including presentations and resources.

  • Monitor attendance and provide feedback to the service manager as required.

Professional

  • Maintain HCPC registration and adhere to the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance, and Ethics.

  • Engage in regular professional development to ensure practice reflects current evidence.

  • Adhere to confidentiality, safeguarding, and data protection policies.

Administrative

  • Record attendance, patient engagement, and feedback following each session.

  • Contribute to service monitoring and evaluation as required.

  • Liaise effectively with the Primary Care Dietitians team and PCN colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registered Dietitian

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in delivering group education or structured lifestyle programmes.
  • Knowledge of weight management, nutrition, and behaviour change strategies.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care
  • xperience of working in a GP practice

Skills

Essential

  • Proficiency in computer packages (Microsoft Office) is essential.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registered Dietitian

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in delivering group education or structured lifestyle programmes.
  • Knowledge of weight management, nutrition, and behaviour change strategies.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care
  • xperience of working in a GP practice

Skills

Essential

  • Proficiency in computer packages (Microsoft Office) is essential.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Dietitians

Address

St. Marks Hospital

112 St. Marks Road

Maidenhead

Berkshire

SL6 6DU


Employer's website

https://www.primarycaredietitians.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Dietitians

Address

St. Marks Hospital

112 St. Marks Road

Maidenhead

Berkshire

SL6 6DU


Employer's website

https://www.primarycaredietitians.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Aaron Boysen

aaron.boysen@primarycaredietitians.co.uk

07467729186

Details

Date posted

29 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

E0364-25-0014

Job locations

St. Marks Hospital

112 St. Marks Road

Maidenhead

Berkshire

SL6 6DU


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