Specialist Dietitian - Chronic disease management, South Uttlesford inStansted inStansted PUBLISHED WED 15 JAN 2025

Band 7: £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum FIXEDTERM
HOLISTIC MATERNITY NHS

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust rW0iZN1S

Opportunity to gain experience within a dynamic Primary Care Network (PCN) environment.

Role includes leadership responsibilities, enhancing professional development and career growth.

Ability to significantly impact patient care by providing specialized dietetic resources for chronic disease management.

Integration within a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration and holistic patient care.

Opportunity to raise nutritional awareness and provide training to the wider healthcare team.

Involvement in developing and delivering educational sessions and workshops to the community.

The Specialist Dietitian for Chronic Disease Management in South Uttlesford, with the Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, is a fixed-term position covering maternity leave for one year. The role involves working within the South Uttlesford Primary Care Network (PCN), which serves approximately 51,500 patients across five GP practices. The dietitian will collaborate with the multidisciplinary Primary Care Aligned Team (PACT) to deliver specialized dietetic support for patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, chronic pain, and menopause, focusing on improving patient care and nutritional awareness.

The post holder will provide clinical expertise, conduct dietetic assessments, and lead educational initiatives aimed at both patients and the PACT team to promote healthy dietary practices. Responsibilities include developing and delivering group workshops and training sessions while receiving supervision and support from the EPUT community dietetic team. A valid driver’s license is required for this role.

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.

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.

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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.

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To work as a Specialist Dietitian in the UK, you will need a combination of educational qualifications, clinical skills, and interpersonal abilities. Here’s a breakdown of the essential skills and qualifications you should have:

Educational Qualifications:

1. Degree in Dietetics: A recognized BSc (Hons) in Dietetics or an equivalent qualification is essential. This usually involves completing an accredited program that includes both theoretical and practical coursework.

2. Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC): You must be registered with the HCPC to practice as a dietitian in the UK.

3. Postgraduate Qualifications: While not always mandatory, obtaining a Master’s degree or additional certifications in specialized areas (e.g., sports nutrition, pediatric dietetics) can enhance your expertise and job prospects.

Clinical Skills:

1. Assessment Skills: Ability to conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and understand various dietary needs.

2. Care Planning: Skill in developing, implementing, and reviewing dietary care plans tailored to individual patient needs.

3. Clinical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of nutrition and dietetics related to specific health conditions, such as diabetes, obesity, gastrointestinal disorders, and others.

4. Evidence-based Practice: Knowledge of current research and guidelines in nutrition to provide evidence-based recommendations.

Interpersonal Skills:

1. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to explain nutritional concepts clearly to patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams.

2. Empathy and Compassion: Ability to build rapport with clients, understand their concerns, and support them in making dietary changes.

3. Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, liaising with other health professionals such as doctors, nurses, and psychologists.

Organizational Skills:

1. Time Management: Ability to manage your workload efficiently and prioritize tasks.

2. Documentation: Skill in maintaining accurate and detailed patient records, reports, and care plans.

Professional Development:

1. Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated on the latest research, guidelines, and technologies in dietetics.

Technical Skills:

1. Nutritional Analysis Tools: Familiarity with software and tools used for dietary analysis and management.

2. Technology Competence: Ability to use electronic health records and telehealth platforms effectively.

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