Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for Central Manchester Networks ltd to recruit a PCN Dietitian
to based across two PCNs. West Central Manchester PCN and Gorton & Levenshulme PCN.
WCM & G&L PCNs are a group of GP practices
working across Central Manchester. Primary care networks think about the wider
health of their population, taking a proactive approach to managing population
health. By better understanding their wider communities, Primary Care Networks
are able to focus on preventative care by tackling health inequalities and
identifying those who would benefit from targeted, proactive support.
Main duties of the job
The
purpose of this flexible and exciting role is to deliver a bespoke
community-based dietetic programme, which best meets the needs of WCM PCN
service-users. The role within G&L will be on a one to one clinical basis, with a specific referral criteria.
This role is one of an enthusiastic, creative and innovative
practitioner who works autonomously, but also involves liaison with other
professionals, both in primary care and relevant community services.
Deliver a programme
of dietetic support which meets the unique and diverse needs of service-users
from across the Primary Care Network. The current programme running Real Food
Real Health encompasses a person centred, strength based approach to helping
the community to understand about their diet and how this impacts their health.
It is currently being delivered by a health coach and a dietitian producing excellent results.
Deliver
services in a variety of settings, including but not limited to: community
clinics, GP surgeries, patients own-homes, community venues, and group
settings.
Promote
the role of the dietitian within the GP surgeries and wider network by
attending meetings and events to network with other community workers.
About us
Central Manchester Primary Care Networks (PCN) serve a population of c266k patients across four networks covering Ardwick & Longsight, Gorton & Levenshulme, Hulme, Moss Side, Rusholme and West Central Manchester. This exciting opportunity is to work directly within one network within the locality to support patients from varying background and patient demographics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PCN
Resource and Advocacy:
Act as a PCN,
departmental and organisational resource of expertise in dietetic/nutritional
advice.
Support the GP practices
to refer patients to appropriate dietetic services across Manchester.
Develop and
sustain excellent working relationships with the practice teams within the
PCN, working in a way that is collaborative and informed.
Direct
Clinical Work:
Utilising
specialist dietetic skills and knowledge to assess, plan, implement treatment
and delivering dietetic interventions.
Use specialist
knowledge and critical appraisal skills to make clinical judgments in complex
case management and formulates dietetic care based on best practice.
Support the
disease preventative agenda of promoting healthy eating and preventing risk
factors for ill health.
Service
Development:
Plan, adapting and
develop the service to deliver interventions which best meet the needs of the
cohort you are supporting.
Work with
community services and assets to deliver a strengths-based, community-led
approach.
Maintain thorough
and secure patient records. Collating data and evidence to support research
and evaluation of the service.
Training
and Staff Support:
Comply with the
national and local professional Standards of Practice and Codes of Conduct
relating to Dietetics.
Working with other
team members to develop skills and support wider service delivery. You will
be expected to contribute to wider Shared Health activities and discussions
through involvement in team meetings.
Support the
development of junior members of the team through education and advice.
Contribute to the
delivery of clinical supervision, training and mentoring of wider dietetic
team, students and members of the wider MDT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PCN
Resource and Advocacy:
Act as a PCN,
departmental and organisational resource of expertise in dietetic/nutritional
advice.
Support the GP practices
to refer patients to appropriate dietetic services across Manchester.
Develop and
sustain excellent working relationships with the practice teams within the
PCN, working in a way that is collaborative and informed.
Direct
Clinical Work:
Utilising
specialist dietetic skills and knowledge to assess, plan, implement treatment
and delivering dietetic interventions.
Use specialist
knowledge and critical appraisal skills to make clinical judgments in complex
case management and formulates dietetic care based on best practice.
Support the
disease preventative agenda of promoting healthy eating and preventing risk
factors for ill health.
Service
Development:
Plan, adapting and
develop the service to deliver interventions which best meet the needs of the
cohort you are supporting.
Work with
community services and assets to deliver a strengths-based, community-led
approach.
Maintain thorough
and secure patient records. Collating data and evidence to support research
and evaluation of the service.
Training
and Staff Support:
Comply with the
national and local professional Standards of Practice and Codes of Conduct
relating to Dietetics.
Working with other
team members to develop skills and support wider service delivery. You will
be expected to contribute to wider Shared Health activities and discussions
through involvement in team meetings.
Support the
development of junior members of the team through education and advice.
Contribute to the
delivery of clinical supervision, training and mentoring of wider dietetic
team, students and members of the wider MDT.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Dietitian with the HCPC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Dietitian with the HCPC
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
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).
