PCN Dietitian

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will bea qualified autonomous clinical practitioners working with our 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. First Contact Dietitians 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. FCDs will also be part of the wider PCN team workforce and will have regular clinical supervision.

FULL JD AND PERSONAL SPECIFICATION IN 'SUPPORTING INFORMATION' SECTION

Qualifications

Essential

• Undergraduate or postgraduate HCPC approved dietetic programme
• Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration

Desirable

• Completion of some level 7 MSc learning
• BSc or pre-reg MSc in Dietetics under a training programme approved by the British Dietetic Association (BDA)

Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience of triage and care planning
• Ability to evidence a sound understanding of the NHS principles and values
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex/ often incomplete information, preempt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in dietetics

Desirable

• Minimum of 3 years post graduate dietetic experience in a clinical areas e.g. community dietetics, outpatients, GP clinics, home visits
• Experience of working within a primary care setting
• Previous experience of working in a GP practice
• Previous clinical experience of first contact triage clinical work; even if in the private sector or freelance
• Previous experience of using EMIS / SystmOne
• Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care
• Independent thinker with good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills

Communication, personal skills and attributes

Essential

• excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to influence and persuade others articulating a balanced view and able to constructively question information
• ability to negotiate effectively
• build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders which are based on openness, honesty trust and confidence
• strong and inspirational leadership
• ability to co-ordinate and prioritise workloads able to multi-task as well as be self-disciplined and highly motivated
• able to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

Desirable

• clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
• high degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility
• ability to cope with unpredictable situations
• confident in facilitating and challenging others
• demonstrates a flexible approach in order to ensure patient care is delivered

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans
• An ability to write comprehensive clinical notes, implement and evaluate care plans
• An up-to-date understanding of Health Education Englands Roadmap to Practice

Desirable

• Mentorship or supervisory skills training
• Be aware of data protection (GDPR) and confidentiality issues particularly within a PCN
• 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).