Primary Care Dietitians are proud to deliver the Family Food Programme on behalf of Doncaster Council, leaders in Compassionate Approaches to Weight.
They have commissioned this innovative service to support first-time families from early pregnancy or adoption, providing knowledge, practical skills, and tools for optimal nutrition for themselves and their children.
The programme recognizes that diet quality is heavily influenced by surroundings and circumstances, not just personal choices.
The focus is on making small, sustainable behavioral changes, considering broader outcomes such as family harmony, self-esteem, physical activity, and food behaviors, beyond traditional weight management targets.
The aim is to foster positive, peaceful relationships with food, reduce body image stigma, and develop sustainability through training other professionals and peer supporters.
As a new initiative, an evaluation will be conducted from the outset to inform ongoing improvements.
Main duties of the job
Transform infant nutrition and maternal health across Doncaster with Primary Care Dietitians!
Join our innovative Family Food Programme team and make a lasting impact. We seek a passionate Dietitian Specialist to lead this initiative.
What you'll do:
1. Provide expert 1:1 consultations for families with complex needs.
2. Develop and deliver group sessions using the Responsive Feeding Framework.
3. Create digital content, including videos and podcasts.
4. Train and supervise team members and community partners.
5. Establish a peer supporter network.
6. Evaluate program effectiveness and implement improvements.
You'll thrive if you have:
* Clinical expertise in infant feeding and maternal health.
* A passion for community-based preventative healthcare.
Primary Care Dietitians are revolutionizing access to dietetic services across the UK, working with NHS Primary Care Networks to deliver evidence-based nutrition interventions where needed most.
This is an opportunity to shape an innovative program and advance your career with a forward-thinking healthcare organization.
Join us in nourishing the future of Doncaster, one family at a time.
About us
Why Join Primary Care Dietitians?
* Make a difference supporting new mothers in primary care.
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with service.
* Private healthcare via Medicash.
* Funded mental health support (8 sessions/year).
* Weekly protected CPD and funded leadership courses.
* Clear career progression into management roles.
* Company pension with salary sacrifice.
* Hybrid working mainly based in Doncaster, with flexibility.
* Incentive schemes for supporting recruitment.
* Supportive culture with strong leadership relationships.
* Admin and resource support to maximize impact.
* Part of an established, high-performing team.
Job responsibilities
Role Summary:
This role is vital to the development and clinical relevance of the programme.
It is open to professionals such as midwives, health visitors, or dietitians.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Promote the Service: Collaborate with the team and commissioners to promote the programme across Doncaster, including attending events.
2. Assess referred families: Use your clinical experience to evaluate families, identifying those needing a one-to-one pathway.
3. Develop and deliver interventions: Conduct 3-hour appointments for families with higher needs, in venues or remotely, respecting Data Protection laws.
4. Create group session content: Develop 5 sessions of 90 minutes, following the Responsive Feeding Framework, addressing parenting styles, body image, and practical support.
5. Train and supervise: Train the Family Food Programme Assistant and other providers, supporting their development and supervising intervention delivery.
6. Support digital content development: Create videos and podcasts, supported by professional editing.
7. Develop training packages: Deliver and support training for service providers and peer supporters across the programme's phases.
8. Signposting and information sharing: Support the team in providing useful local information via social media and signposting families accordingly.
9. Feedback and evaluation: Collect participant feedback, support programme evaluation, and adapt content based on community input.
10. Encourage registration: Support families to register with Doncaster’s BABiD programme.
Key working relationships
* Family Food Programme Assistant
* Family Food Apprentice Operational Manager
* Primary Care Dietitians Leadership Team
* Doncaster Primary Care Dietitians
* Doncaster Family Hubs Staff
* Health Visitors and Midwives in Doncaster
Health & Safety
All staff must ensure health, safety, and welfare for themselves and others, complying with policies, reporting concerns, and participating in training and risk assessments.
Confidentiality & Data Protection
Staff must adhere to the Information Governance Framework, UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and NHS standards, completing mandatory training and maintaining confidentiality and data security.
Person Specification
Experience
* Knowledge & experience in behaviour change techniques, infant feeding, maternal health, and supporting families facing health inequalities and food insecurity.
* Experience in creating training packages and supervising clinical delivery.
Skills & Attributes
* Ability to deliver training, form positive relationships, communicate effectively, and adapt to change.
* Understanding of Doncaster’s Compassionate weight approach and Baby Friendly initiative.
Qualifications
* UK Registered Health Visitor, Midwife, or relevant professional registration.
* Baby Friendly Level 3 qualification.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This position requires a DBS check due to the nature of the work involving vulnerable families.
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