• Job Description

  Req#: E0364-24-0015?language=en&page=7&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Primary Care Dietitians is seeking a dietitians to work with our existing team of Dietitians at a PCN in Enfield.

  They are looking for dietitians with generalist experience, including weight management, frailty, gastro and diabetes knowledge. Any other experience is welcome.

  The dietitian will be required to work in-person.

  Any questions feel free to contact the team!

  As an FCD, you will be a key member of the multidisciplinary team in primary care and support reducing GP workload. FCDs can assess, diagnose, treat, and manage dietetic problems and undifferentiated conditions, and where appropriate, discharge a person without a medical referral.

  About us

  We support and help dietitians become first contact dietitians (FCDs).

  First Contact Dietitians are qualified autonomous clinical practitioners working in GP practices who can assess, diagnose, treat, and manage dietetic problems and undifferentiated conditions, and where appropriate, to discharge a person without a medical referral.

  FCDs are a key multidisciplinary team member in primary care and support reducing GP workload. FCDs working in this role can be accessed directly by self-referral or staff in GP practices can direct patients to them to establish a rapid and accurate management plan to streamline pathways of care.

  Main duties of the job

  The dietitian will be a highly skilled, senior practitioner able to operate at an advanced level of clinical practice, with expert knowledge in the management of patients dietary issues and conditions. They will work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within the PCN.

  The dietitian will provide person-centred interventions for the patient from initial clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care within set patient groups.

  They will work collaboratively with the general practice MDT to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures, and provide dietetic leadership as required.

  Responsibilities:

  We are looking for 2 dietitians with generalist experience and knowledge, with scope for the following clinical needs:

  • Gastro conditions in primary care
  • Diabetes, including diabetic reviews, remission and structured education
  • Weight Management
  • Frailty and ONS reviews

  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

  Whether you are a Band 6 with 3 years post-graduate experience stepping up into this post or a seasoned Band 8a moving into primary care for the first time, we are proud to offer a supportive environment for all of our team members with 4 hours of protected CPD time every week.

  Date posted

  14 February 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £40,741.98 to £50,056 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

  Reference number

  E0364-24-0015

  Job locations

  Doctors Surgery

  Heddon Court Avenue

  Barnet

  Hertfordshire

  EN49NB

  
  

  Green Cedars Medical Centre

  Silver Street

  London

  N18 1RP

  
  

  Eagle House Surgery

  291 High Street

  Enfield

  Middlesex

  EN3 4DN

  
  

  Forest Primary Care Centre

  Hertford Road

  London

  N9 7HD

  
  

  Bingfield Primary Care Centre

  8 Bingfield Street

  London

  N1 0AL

  
  

  Nightingale House Surgery

  Nightingale Road

  London

  N9 8AJ

  
  

  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 in weight management
  • Experience in gastro conditions

  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 in weight management
  • Experience in gastro conditions

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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).

  Additional information

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Primary Care Dietitians

  Address

  Doctors Surgery

  Heddon Court Avenue

  Barnet

  Hertfordshire

  EN49NB

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Primary Care Dietitians

  Address

  Doctors Surgery

  Heddon Court Avenue

  Barnet

  Hertfordshire

  EN49NB

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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