PCN Dietitian (Part-Time)

Weston Favell Primary Care Centre - Favell Plus GP Surgery

The closing date is 28 June 2024

Job summary

MMWF is a growing PCN (Primary Care Network) which has four GP surgeries. All the surgeries are within the Northampton town. We have a diverse population and having someone who can speak multiple languages will be helpful but not essential.

We are looking for a qualified Dietitian to join our team and help us provide nutritional advice and guidance to our clients. The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of nutrition and health, as well as an understanding of the principles of diet planning. The Dietitian will be responsible for creating individualised meal plans, providing nutrition education, and monitoring the progress of clients. We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping people achieve their health goals and is willing to go the extra mile to ensure our clients' success.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic HCPC registered Dietitian with excellent communication skills and self-motivation.

The role will require the candidate to have a valid UK drives licence and access to a car. This post requires autonomous working to provide pharmaceutical care to our patients. You will have daily appointments to offer medication reviews and medication advice as well as minor alignments and other contractual obligations including QOF and IIF schemes

Qualification

Qualified, newly or experienced Dietitian

Must be registered with HCPC.

Must be on the

Meeting nutritional needs in this context can be challenging but very rewarding with the opportunity to make a significant difference to patient care.

Essential

Must be able to offer sound and professional advice in relation to clinical management issues

Maintain and improve quality and patient safety

Excellent communication skills with peers

Strong time management and organizational skills

Must hold a UK drivers licence and have access to a car

This post would be ideally suited to an experienced dietitian wishing to take the next step in their career progression seeking a new challenge. This role will build on your existing dietetic skills - clinical knowledge, communication skills, motivational interviewing, caseload management and collaborative working.

About us

Primary Care Network working alongside The Mounts Medical Centre, Maple Partnership, Favell Plus Surgery and Mayfield Surgery.

The successful applicant will join our friendly and supportive PCN. The post will cover a wide range of clinical conditions including management of nutrition support, Diabetes (type 1 and type 2), weight management, dysphagia, food allergies and intolerance, Gastrointestinal and eating disorders / disordered eating.

Previous experience of working with a variety of nutritional needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Educate patients on nutrition and healthy eating habits.
  • Develop individualized meal plans for patients.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust meal plans accordingly.
  • Conduct nutritional assessments and provide counseling services.
  • Keep up to date with the latest nutrition research and trends.
  • Develop recipes and menus that meet nutritional guidelines.
  • Work with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.

Date posted

11 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A5509-24-0009

Job locations

Mounts Medical Centre

Campbell Street

Northampton

NN1 3DS


Weston Favell Health Centre

Weston Favell Centre

Northampton

NN3 8DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualification
  • Qualified, newly or experienced Dietitian
  • Must be registered with HCPC.
  • Qualifications
  • Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
  • able to operate at an advanced level of clinical practice
  • 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
  • Knowledge
  • 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 SystemOne, alongside prescribing data monitoring systems
  • experience of senior level decision making and delivery in a changing environment
  • working towards advanced clinical practitioner status
  • previous supervisory experience
  • experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders
  • cognitive behavioural and motivational interviewing approaches / skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualification
  • Qualified, newly or experienced Dietitian
  • Must be registered with HCPC.
  • Qualifications
  • Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
  • able to operate at an advanced level of clinical practice
  • 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
  • Knowledge
  • 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 SystemOne, alongside prescribing data monitoring systems
  • experience of senior level decision making and delivery in a changing environment
  • working towards advanced clinical practitioner status
  • previous supervisory experience
  • experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders
  • cognitive behavioural and motivational interviewing approaches / skills

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

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

Weston Favell Primary Care Centre - Favell Plus GP Surgery

Address

Mounts Medical Centre

Campbell Street

Northampton

NN1 3DS


Employer's website

https://www.westonfavellsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Weston Favell Primary Care Centre - Favell Plus GP Surgery

Address

Mounts Medical Centre

Campbell Street

Northampton

NN1 3DS


Employer's website

https://www.westonfavellsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

PCN Team

Masood Younis

masood.younis@nhs.net

Date posted

11 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A5509-24-0009

Job locations

Mounts Medical Centre

Campbell Street

Northampton

NN1 3DS


Weston Favell Health Centre

Weston Favell Centre

Northampton

NN3 8DW


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