Job Description
Job summary
We are looking for a dietitian to work in primary care in Doncaster South. This is maternity cover to start in January 2027. This is an in-person role.
We support and help dietitians become first contact dietitians (FCDs).
First Contact Dietitians are qualified autonomous clinical practitioners working in GP practices who can assess, diagnose, treat, and manage dietetic problems and undifferentiated conditions, and where appropriate, to discharge a person without a medical referral.
FCDs are a key multidisciplinary team member in primary care and support reducing GP workload. FCDs working in this role can be accessed directly by self-referral or staff in GP practices can direct patients to them to establish a rapid and accurate management plan to streamline pathways of care.
Main duties of the job
The dietitian will be a highly skilled, senior practitioner able to operate at an advanced level of clinical practice, with expert knowledge in the management of 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 the patient from initial clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care within set patient groups. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within the general practice. They will work collaboratively with the general practice MDT to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures, and provide dietetic leadership as required.
The role requires the dietitian to work in-practice, and work closely with a forward thinking and passionate multi-disciplinary team.
The PCN is looking for a dietitian who can support their patients with:
- Knowledge and expertise around diabetes is essential
- Experience with weight management
- Frailty and nutrition support
- Experience with conducting groups