Job summary
To provide a varied clinical caseload across the Network and as a dietitian for our Primary Care Network you will help to translate the most up-to-date scientific and public health research about nutrition into practical advice to help patients and carers make health-conscious decisions about food and lifestyle. This post will include multidisciplinary working and will deliver high quality clinical leadership and services, alongside general dietetic work.
Greenwich PCN Alliance is formed of 4 PCNs across Greenwich, Blackheath & Charlton PCN, Eltham PCN, Heritage PCN and Unity PCN. A successful candidate will be allocated to one PCN and will work acorss that OCN only.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of the Dietitian. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. The Dietitian will work within their scope of clinical practice and
To work as part of the Primary Care Network taking responsibility for the evidence based dietetic management of your specialist areas conditions and chronic disease.
To be involved in clinical initiatives, including reviewing, auditing, evaluating and making recommendations about dietetic input
To lead on the development of departmental clinical guidelines, pathways and procedures for specialist area.
To participate in department (local and national) initiatives for identified clinical areas, particularly for specialist area.
To work as part of the relevant multi-disciplinary team. Working with internal and external health professionals in this area.
To facilitate group education courses in specialist area as required. Such as nationally recognised courses (e.g. Dose adjustment for normal eating (DAFNE), XPERT).
To undertake comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex nutritional needs
To plan and deliver individualised nutritional care plans based on comprehensive assessment of needs and a knowledge of evidence-based practice, modifying the care plan as required.
About us
Greenwich PCN Alliance is formed of 4 PCNs across Greenwich, Blackheath & Charlton PCN, Eltham PCN, Heritage PCN and Unity PCN. A successful candidate will be allocated to one PCN and will workacrossthat OCN only. We are committed to the development of ARRS roles.
Details
Date posted
20 December 2023
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience £49,178 - £55,492
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
U0064-23-0023
Job locations
Greenwich PCN Alliance
Memorial Hospital
London
SE18 3RG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
To provide a varied clinical caseload across the Network and as a dietitian for our Primary Care Network you will help to translate the most up-to-date scientific and public health research about nutrition into practical advice to help patients and carers make health-conscious decisions about food and lifestyle. This post will include multidisciplinary working and will deliver high quality clinical leadership and services, alongside general dietetic work.
Primary responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Dietitian. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. The Dietitian will work within their scope of clinical practice and:
- To work as part of the Primary Care Network taking responsibility for the evidence based dietetic management of your specialist areas conditions and chronic disease.
- To be involved in clinical initiatives, including reviewing, auditing, evaluating and making recommendations about dietetic input.
- To lead on the development of departmental clinical guidelines, pathways and procedures for specialist area
- To participate in department (local and national) initiatives for identified clinical areas, particularly for specialist area.
- To work as part of the relevant multi-disciplinary team. Working with internal and external health professionals in this area.
- To facilitate group education courses in specialist area as required. Such as nationally recognised courses (e.g. Dose adjustment for normal eating (DAFNE), XPERT).
- To undertake comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex nutritional needs.
- To plan and deliver individualised nutritional care plans based on comprehensive assessment of needs and a knowledge of evidence-based practice, modifying the care plan as required.
To negotiate and agree dietary or nutritional goals with individual patients and/or their carers using motivational interviewing, counselling and cognitive behaviour therapy tools as applicable. This will include identifying individual barriers to change and helping clients to manage them.
- To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload.
- To be responsible for planning and organising own caseload and other work priorities to meet service and patient priorities.
- To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with the code of conduct and Trust policies
- 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
Secondary Responsibilities:
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the physician associate may be requested to:
- To plan, deliver and evaluate training on nutrition to other professionals either individually or on a group basis
- To plan, deliver and evaluate health education sessions for groups of clients on agreed topics
- Support the PCN audit programme, undertaking audits when necessary
- Support junior members of the team, providing guidance when necessary
- Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
- To produce practical advice and resources by interpreting, translating and critically evaluating evidence and making this relevant to the intended audience
- Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
- Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)
- Take personal responsibility for own learning and development, including the requirement to maintain currency, achieving all targets set in their Personal Development Plan (PDP)
- Work in accordance with PCN policies, including the equal opportunities policy and practice
- Participate in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in quality of health outcomes through audit, risk management and the Quality and Outcomes Framework.
Work with due regard to the Health and Safety Policies across the PCN, ensuring that all practices and procedures are undertaken in accordance with issued guideline.
Contribute information to help PCN, commissioners and local partners identify unmet needs within the community and gaps in community provision.
Generic Responsibilities:
All staff at Greenwich PCN Alliance have a duty to conform to the following:
Equality, diversity and inclusion:
A good attitude and positive action towards ED&I creates an environment where all individuals are able to achieve their full potential.Creating such an environment is important for three reasons: it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do and it is required by law.
Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and to be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect.
Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.
Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF)
Greenwich PCN Alliance is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff to maintain their health, well-being and safety.You have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for you, your team and others and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.All personnel are to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 1995, Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999 and other statutory legislation.
Confidentiality
Greenwich PCN Alliance is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service.Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters pertaining to their care.They do so in confidence and have a right to expect that all staff will respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times.It is essential that, if the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to be retained, all staff protect patient information and provide a confidential service.
Quality and continuous improvement (CI)
To preserve and improve the quality of our output, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do, but how they achieve it.By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work. The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within the practice/PCN to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice.
Greenwich PCN Alliance continually strives to improve work processes which deliver health care with improved results across all areas of our service provision.We promote a culture of continuous improvement where everyone counts and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and to enhance patient care.
Induction training
All personnel are to complete a practice induction programme. This is managed by the Business manager.
Learning and Development
The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competences to perform their role.All staff will be required to partake and complete mandatory training as directed by the training coordinator, as well as participating in the PCN training programmes.Staff will also be permitted (subject to approval) to undertake external training courses which will enhance their knowledge and skills, progress their career and ultimately enable them to improve processes and service delivery.
Collaborative working
All staff are to recognise the significance of collaborative working.Team work is essential in multidisciplinary environments.Effective communication is essential and all staff must ensure that they communicate in a manner which enables the sharing of information in an appropriate manner.
Service delivery
Staff at Greenwich PCN Alliance must adhere to the information contained within practice/PCN policies and regional directives, ensuring that protocols are adhered to at all times.Staff will be given detailed information during the induction process regarding policy and procedure.
Professional Conduct
At Greenwich PCN Alliance, staff are required to dress appropriately for their role.Administrative staff will be provided with a uniform whilst clinical staff must dress in accordance with their role.
Leave
All personnel are entitled to take leave.Managers are to ensure all of their staff are afforded the opportunity to take a minimum of 25 days leave each year pro rata and should be encouraged to take all of their leave entitlement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
To provide a varied clinical caseload across the Network and as a dietitian for our Primary Care Network you will help to translate the most up-to-date scientific and public health research about nutrition into practical advice to help patients and carers make health-conscious decisions about food and lifestyle. This post will include multidisciplinary working and will deliver high quality clinical leadership and services, alongside general dietetic work.
Primary responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Dietitian. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. The Dietitian will work within their scope of clinical practice and:
- To work as part of the Primary Care Network taking responsibility for the evidence based dietetic management of your specialist areas conditions and chronic disease.
- To be involved in clinical initiatives, including reviewing, auditing, evaluating and making recommendations about dietetic input.
- To lead on the development of departmental clinical guidelines, pathways and procedures for specialist area
- To participate in department (local and national) initiatives for identified clinical areas, particularly for specialist area.
- To work as part of the relevant multi-disciplinary team. Working with internal and external health professionals in this area.
- To facilitate group education courses in specialist area as required. Such as nationally recognised courses (e.g. Dose adjustment for normal eating (DAFNE), XPERT).
- To undertake comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex nutritional needs.
- To plan and deliver individualised nutritional care plans based on comprehensive assessment of needs and a knowledge of evidence-based practice, modifying the care plan as required.
To negotiate and agree dietary or nutritional goals with individual patients and/or their carers using motivational interviewing, counselling and cognitive behaviour therapy tools as applicable. This will include identifying individual barriers to change and helping clients to manage them.
- To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload.
- To be responsible for planning and organising own caseload and other work priorities to meet service and patient priorities.
- To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with the code of conduct and Trust policies
- 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
Secondary Responsibilities:
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the physician associate may be requested to:
- To plan, deliver and evaluate training on nutrition to other professionals either individually or on a group basis
- To plan, deliver and evaluate health education sessions for groups of clients on agreed topics
- Support the PCN audit programme, undertaking audits when necessary
- Support junior members of the team, providing guidance when necessary
- Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
- To produce practical advice and resources by interpreting, translating and critically evaluating evidence and making this relevant to the intended audience
- Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
- Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)
- Take personal responsibility for own learning and development, including the requirement to maintain currency, achieving all targets set in their Personal Development Plan (PDP)
- Work in accordance with PCN policies, including the equal opportunities policy and practice
- Participate in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in quality of health outcomes through audit, risk management and the Quality and Outcomes Framework.
Work with due regard to the Health and Safety Policies across the PCN, ensuring that all practices and procedures are undertaken in accordance with issued guideline.
Contribute information to help PCN, commissioners and local partners identify unmet needs within the community and gaps in community provision.
Generic Responsibilities:
All staff at Greenwich PCN Alliance have a duty to conform to the following:
Equality, diversity and inclusion:
A good attitude and positive action towards ED&I creates an environment where all individuals are able to achieve their full potential.Creating such an environment is important for three reasons: it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do and it is required by law.
Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and to be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect.
Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.
Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF)
Greenwich PCN Alliance is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff to maintain their health, well-being and safety.You have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for you, your team and others and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.All personnel are to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 1995, Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999 and other statutory legislation.
Confidentiality
Greenwich PCN Alliance is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service.Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters pertaining to their care.They do so in confidence and have a right to expect that all staff will respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times.It is essential that, if the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to be retained, all staff protect patient information and provide a confidential service.
Quality and continuous improvement (CI)
To preserve and improve the quality of our output, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do, but how they achieve it.By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work. The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within the practice/PCN to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice.
Greenwich PCN Alliance continually strives to improve work processes which deliver health care with improved results across all areas of our service provision.We promote a culture of continuous improvement where everyone counts and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and to enhance patient care.
Induction training
All personnel are to complete a practice induction programme. This is managed by the Business manager.
Learning and Development
The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competences to perform their role.All staff will be required to partake and complete mandatory training as directed by the training coordinator, as well as participating in the PCN training programmes.Staff will also be permitted (subject to approval) to undertake external training courses which will enhance their knowledge and skills, progress their career and ultimately enable them to improve processes and service delivery.
Collaborative working
All staff are to recognise the significance of collaborative working.Team work is essential in multidisciplinary environments.Effective communication is essential and all staff must ensure that they communicate in a manner which enables the sharing of information in an appropriate manner.
Service delivery
Staff at Greenwich PCN Alliance must adhere to the information contained within practice/PCN policies and regional directives, ensuring that protocols are adhered to at all times.Staff will be given detailed information during the induction process regarding policy and procedure.
Professional Conduct
At Greenwich PCN Alliance, staff are required to dress appropriately for their role.Administrative staff will be provided with a uniform whilst clinical staff must dress in accordance with their role.
Leave
All personnel are entitled to take leave.Managers are to ensure all of their staff are afforded the opportunity to take a minimum of 25 days leave each year pro rata and should be encouraged to take all of their leave entitlement.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS/SystmOne/Vision user skills
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- Understanding of the audit process
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 18 months working in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Experience of working flexibly and effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of having to prioritise caseload/manage own time effectively
- Sound knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence based clinical trends and practices
Desirable
- Experience of developing, implementing and evaluating projects and audits
- Understanding of current changes within NHS, particularly those affecting Primary Care
- Experience of chronic disease management ie diabetes
Clinical knowledge & skills
Essential
- Understand the importance of evidence-based practice
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Experience of developing, implementing and evaluating projects and audits
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or pre-reg MSc in Dietetics under a training programme approved by the British Dietetic Association (BDA)
- HCPC Registered
- BDA Post Registration training
- Member of British Dietetic Association
- Completion of Stage 1 of the Health Education England (HEE) Roadmap to Practice.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health Clearance
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS/SystmOne/Vision user skills
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- Understanding of the audit process
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 18 months working in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Experience of working flexibly and effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of having to prioritise caseload/manage own time effectively
- Sound knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence based clinical trends and practices
Desirable
- Experience of developing, implementing and evaluating projects and audits
- Understanding of current changes within NHS, particularly those affecting Primary Care
- Experience of chronic disease management ie diabetes
Clinical knowledge & skills
Essential
- Understand the importance of evidence-based practice
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Experience of developing, implementing and evaluating projects and audits
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or pre-reg MSc in Dietetics under a training programme approved by the British Dietetic Association (BDA)
- HCPC Registered
- BDA Post Registration training
- Member of British Dietetic Association
- Completion of Stage 1 of the Health Education England (HEE) Roadmap to Practice.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health Clearance
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
Greenwich PCN Alliance
Address
Greenwich PCN Alliance
Memorial Hospital
London
SE18 3RG
Employer's website
https://www.blackheathstandardsurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Greenwich PCN Alliance
Address
Greenwich PCN Alliance
Memorial Hospital
London
SE18 3RG
Employer's website
https://www.blackheathstandardsurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Details
Date posted
20 December 2023
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience £49,178 - £55,492
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
U0064-23-0023
Job locations
Greenwich PCN Alliance
Memorial Hospital
London
SE18 3RG
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