Bridlington PCN Dietician

Yorkshire Health Partners Ltd

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Job summary

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Dietician under NHS England’s Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) to work in our expanding multidisciplinary team (MDT) on behalf of Bridlington Primary Care Network member practices.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to enhance our team and to make your mark in primary care locally with your knowledge, skills and experience.

At this important time for General Practice and Primary Care, this is a role where you can make a tangible and quantifiable difference, one in which you are valued and gives you that strong sense of job satisfaction.

Main duties of the job

As an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team working across our PCN, you will provide a dietetic service, giving expert knowledge in the management of patients’ dietary issues and conditions. We will also look to you to drive the development of the dietetic service forward locally.

You will offer interventions for the patient from initial clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of their care. Working collaboratively to meet patients’ needs, you will support the development of policy and procedures with your evidence-based leadership approach.

About us

Bridlington (PCN) is a network of six GP Practices namely: Field House Surgery; Manor House Surgery; Practice One, Two, Three and Wolds View Surgery. We are one of seven PCNs across the East Riding and cover a registered population of over 41,794 patients.

Yorkshire Health Partners Ltd (YHP) is managing the recruitment process. The direct employer will be one of the Practices in the PCN and the supervision and management will sit under the NHS England’s Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme for Bridlington PCN.

Date posted

11 July 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0464-22-7350

Job locations

Bridlington Medical Centre

Station Avenue

Bridlington

YO16 4LZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

Job Summary

Key Areas of Responsibility

· Independently manage caseloads of complex patients with a broad range of conditions, using an evidence-based approach to assess, plan, implement and evaluate.

· Plan, organise and undertake nutritional assessments.

· Share knowledge and information to inform patients with diet-related disorders so they can see how they can improve their health and prevent disease through the adoption of healthier eating and drinking habits.

· Provide support to patients from early life to end of life in a range of settings in the community including nurseries, patient homes and care homes.

· Offer highly specialised advice and education to care homes and other clinical settings for patients with multiple conditions to determine the appropriate nutritional intervention/treatment.

· Implement proactive support mechanisms and techniques to encourage behavioural change to optimise health outcomes for the patient.

· Having the necessary prescribing qualification, where necessary, recommend and authorise changes to prescribed products, ensuring appropriate monitoring is in place.

· Develop, implement, and evaluate, continually improving standards and performance of nutrition support services across the PCN, in collaboration with community and secondary care.

· Support the smooth transition of patients from elsewhere back into primary care to facilitate the continuation of their diet plan.

· Make informed recommendations to PCN colleagues regarding changes to medications for patients’ nutritional management.

· Ensure the prescribing of dietetic related products is both clinically and cost effective.

· Refer patients onwards when appropriate.

· Participate in peer networking/review and engagement in evidence-based practice, supporting regional and national research and audit, to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the dietetic service.

· Embed evidence-based findings into pathway developments and practice locally.

· Monitor and track risks and issues facilitating escalation and resolution.

· Ensure robust clinical governance is in place for your practice which includes regular audit and evaluation, supervision, and CPD.

· Be involved in the development and implementation of relevant policies, formulary updates and clinical management plans.

Management of workload and personal development

Act on own initiative in prioritising and managing workload, in respect of clinical, managerial, and administrative areas, as necessary.

Maintain own personal and professional development as agreed at your annual review.

STANDARD PARAGRAPHS

To be read in line with relevant Organisation Policy and Employee Handbook

It is the responsibility of each member of staff to maintain confidentiality, in line with the organisation’s Confidentiality Code of Conduct.

Staff must be aware of and maintain up to date knowledge and skill to adhere to the provisions of Health and Safety legislation, to ensure their safety and the safety of others.

Under the Health Act Code of Practice for the Prevention of HCAI 2006, staff have a personal responsibility to ensure that their work adheres to this Code to preserve safe patient care.

Staff will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the organisation, whilst working within the culture of improving working lives and working time directive