Job summary
Specialist Dietitian - Chronic disease management,
South Uttlesford PCN
Band 7
Fixed term contract - 1 year, maternity leave cover
37.5 hours per week - negotiable
This is a 1 year fixed term maternity leave cover post for our South Uttlesford PCN dietetic role. This will provide an exciting opportunity to gain experience of working within the South Uttlesford Primary Care Network (PCN), providing a specialised dietetic resource for patients within the PCN. There are 5 GP practices within the PCN with a registered population of circa 51,500.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the PCN Primary Care Aligned Team (PACT) and will work closely with the other members of the multidisciplinary PACT to support the management of patients with long term conditions.
The post holder will be responsible for providing leadership and dietetic clinical expertise/advice and guidance in partnership with the multidisciplinary PACT. The post holder will fully integrate within the PCN team and become a significant source of expert dietetic advice in the network. The post holder will be clinically responsible for the dietetic assessment and/or treatment of patients with chronic diseases as well as improving care to groups with particular health needs such as diabetes, chronic pain and menopause for example.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will act as a dietetic resource raising nutritional awareness by providing training to the wider multidisciplinary PACT and promoting the benefits of dietetic services with respect to a wide range of diet related conditions within the PCN population. This will include developing and delivering group education sessions and workshops.
The post holder will also be part of the EPUT (Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust ) community dietetic team receiving supervision, peer support and CPD . Full training in Systmone and Emis systems will be provided.
Prevention, early identification of long term conditions, and the management of those long term conditions once identified is key to achieving the PCN ambition of keeping people well for longer and improving their outcomes.
Car driver essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will act as a dietetic resource raising nutritional awareness by providing training to the wider multidisciplinary PACT and promoting the benefits of dietetic services with respect to a wide range of diet related conditions within the PCN population. This will include developing and delivering group education sessions and workshops.
The post holder will also be part of the EPUT (Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust ) community dietetic team receiving supervision, peer support and CPD . Full training in Systmone and Emis systems will be provided.
Prevention, early identification of long term conditions, and the management of those long term conditions once identified is key to achieving the PCN ambition of keeping people well for longer and improving their outcomes.
Car driver essential.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Car owner/driver
Desirable
Essential
Essential
- BSc Nutrition and Dietetics
Desirable
Essential
Desirable
Desirable
Essential
- Ability to travel across sites
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualifying continued learning
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Car owner/driver
Desirable
Essential
Essential
- BSc Nutrition and Dietetics
Desirable
Essential
Desirable
Desirable
Essential
- Ability to travel across sites
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualifying continued learning
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.
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
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.
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
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Uttlesford PCN
Stansted Surgery, Lower Street
Stansted
CM24 8XG
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
