PCN DietitianNHS
Job summary
Westminster Living Well PCN is looking for a part-time dietitian (15 hours per week) who will work alongside members of practice-based and neighbourhood multi-disciplinary teams.
Whether you have 2-3 years experience stepping up into this post or are a seasoned professional moving into primary care for the first time, we are proud to offer a supportive and high-achieving environment. The role would be well-suited to dietitians who have skills and training on conversational approaches to lifestyle and behavioural change in one-to-one consultations and in group settings.
Salary for this part-time role is £22,344 per annum (pro-rata for 15 hours per week). FTE is £55,000-£60,000 per annum.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will have a high degree of autonomy and will be responsible for the specialist clinical assessment and ongoing dietetic management of adult and some paediatric patients with a number of different clinical conditions.
These will include a complex and wide range of diet-related conditions. You will assess, diagnose, treat,and manage dietetic problems and undifferentiated conditions, and where appropriate, discharge a patient without a medical referral.
Westminster Living Well PCN is looking for a dietitian who will support our patients living with:
- Pre-Diabetes
- Weight management
- Obesity
- Frailty
- GI conditions
- Nutritional support
Job description
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
Assess, diagnose, triage, and manage adult and some paediatric patients,taking responsibility for the management of a caseload
Develop and make use of your full scope of clinical practice, including skills relating to supplementary prescribing and investigation
Manage complex interactions, including working with patients with psychosocial and mental health needs, referring to Health and Wellbeing Coach when appropriate
Deliver programmes of supported patient self-management in ways that facilitate behavioural change, optimise individuals' health, nutrition, fulfilment of personal goals and independence, and minimise the need for pharmacological interventions
Provide care which is tailored to the individual needs
Support patients to set their own goals and be confident in their approach to self-management where appropriate
Evidence, Research and Development
Develop relationships and a collaborative working approach across the PCN supporting the integration of pathways in primary care
Work as part of an MDT in a patient facing role, using your expert knowledge of dietetics, to create stronger links for the PCN dietetic service through clinical leadership, supervisory and evaluation skills
Support research and audit programmes to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the PCN service
Streamline the pathway of care by providing a responsive service so that patients receive timely access to care
Leadership
Lead, manage and contribute to service delivery
Implement all aspects of effective clinical governance for own practice, including undertaking regular audit and evaluation, supervision and training
Communicate effectively and appropriately, with patients and carers, complex and sensitive information regarding diagnosis, pathology, prognosis and treatment choices supporting personalised care
Facilitating learning
Provide feedback and support to other PCN clinical team members on appropriate referral criteria
Critically reflect on own practice and continue to develop your skills
About us
Dr Sheila Neogi, Dr Mona Vaidya and Dr Francesca Oley founded Westminster Living Well PCN in 2025. By combining local knowledge, collaborative working an integrated service delivery, Westminster Living Well offers a more joined-up, accessible and personalised care closer to home. Our focus is on prevention, wellbeing, and providing the right support at the right time to help our communities thrive.
Westminster Living Well PCN consists of three Practices: Pimlico Health at The Marven, Kings College NHS Health Centre and Belgrave Medical Centre.