Job Description: Primary Care Dietitian
The dietitian will be a highly skilled, senior practitioner able to operate at an advanced level of clinical practice, with expert knowledge in managing patients' dietary issues and conditions. They will work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within the PCN. The dietitian will provide person-centred interventions for patients, from initial clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, to evaluation of their care within designated patient groups. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and deliver expert care for patients within general practice. The role requires working in-practice and collaborating closely with a forward-thinking, passionate MDT.
Essential Knowledge and Experience
* Knowledge and expertise in diabetes management
* Experience with weight management
* Experience with frailty and nutrition support
* Experience conducting group sessions
Whether you are a Band 6 with 3 years post-graduate experience stepping up into this role or a seasoned Band 8a transitioning into primary care for the first time, we offer a supportive environment with 4 hours of protected CPD time every week.
About Primary Care Dietitians
Primary Care Dietitian is England's only national independent specialist first contact dietitian provider focused on supporting NHS Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and GP practices to deliver high-quality, tech-enabled NHS primary care dietetic solutions.
Supported by experienced, Health Education England-trained FCP clinical supervisors, our team has been commissioned by NHS PCNs to deliver an integrated, local dietetic service. Learn more about our team here.
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