Medicines Optimisation Dietitian

Job summary

The role of the Medicines Optimisation Dietitian is to offer support to the Medicines Optimisation Team across Bradford District and Craven, and strategic support to the wider West Yorkshire ICB to ensure that our primary care colleagues have access to high quality advice and guidance in order that they may offer good clinical care to patients requiring nutritional support. In conjunction with all team members the post holder will build strong relationships with stakeholders, local dietetic services, GP practices and Primary Care Networks within our Health and Care Partnerships to promote high quality, safe and cost effective prescribing of nutritional products informed by evidence based practice and national guidance. By facilitating the development and implementation of the of local guidelines, this will ensure that patients get the right choice of product at the right time thus improving patient outcomes within financial constraints.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work in conjunction with other health care professionals across our health and care system to develop, and promote implementation of guidelines, information and services that support patients to receive high quality dietetic care. This may involve liaising with local services, other colleagues across and outside of our ICB, manufacturers and other stakeholders, interpreting prescribing data, developing guidelines and ensuring that our practices and PCNs are assisted to understand and implement recommendations.

In order to undertake the role, the Medicines Optimisation Dietitian will be able to demonstrate skills and specialist knowledge acquired through a BSc degree in Nutrition & Dietetics and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). A post-graduate Diploma in Dietetics and being a member of the British Dietetic Association and primary care experience are desirable. They will be accountable for their own professional actions, train and develop colleagues, work independently as well as within teams and through the support of pharmacy technicians and pharmacists, will organise their own workload and that of their colleagues in the Medicines Optimisation Team. Excellent written and verbal communication, keyboard, analytical and interpersonal skills are essential.

The role is wte (15 hours per week)

About us

NHSWest Yorkshire ICB is responsible for improving population health and reducinginequalities to meet the diverse health needs of its population and is part ofthe West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership which includes organisations,local councils, health and care providers and voluntary, community and socialenterprise organisations.

Weare passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and valuesdiversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, valuesand behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectivesand backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment thatdelivers patient outcomes.

Weare committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution isvalued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their fullpotential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of thecommunity, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protectedcharacteristics.

We operatea Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. Weactively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves and are offered a workingCarer passport.

As a MindfulEmployer we are positive and enabling towards all employees and job applicantswith a mental health condition.

We are a DisabilityConfident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet theessential criteria for an informus of any adjustments you may require.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Support the development of high quality, safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of nutritional products in collaboration with all other stakeholders in the local health economy.

Lead on the implementation of appropriate prescribing of nutrition products across Bradford District and Craven including developing guidance & policies based on national guidance across place and the wider ICB

Work closely with health professionals in secondary care on interface nutritional issues

Liaise and update Optimise Rx with regard to dietetic products

Provide medicines optimisation dietetic support to the @assist project.

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the ICB providing guidance on any dietetic related issues

Assist in identifying issues and concerns in dietetic prescribing activity and variance from policy in primary or secondary care.

Have the opportunity to be involved in, and in some cases lead on, research, audits and other service development initiatives both within and out-with the dietetic department

You will be required to undertake teaching/training of other health professionals, including primary care prescribers.

Ability to work across a West Yorkshire ICB footprint.

Key Working Relationships

The post holder will have key relationship with the following teams, departments and organisations:

ICB Prescribing Leads and other ICB colleagues

Medicines Optimisation Team colleagues within the same place, and with Medicines Optimisation team colleagues within West Yorkshire ICB

Managers and supporting colleagues from partner organisations

Dietitians, pharmacists and pharmacy support staff, including in local hospitals and community pharmacy teams. GP surgery - Prescribing Leads, other GPs, nursing staff, Practice Managers and other practice personnel

PCN Pharmacy teams

General

The post holder will:

Treat people with dignity and respect.

Maintain a high standard of professional and personal conduct.

Develop a culture that promotes equality and values diversity. The post holder must be aware of and committed to the equality and diversity policies of the organisation.

Ensure the principles of openness, transparency and candour are observed and upheld in all working practices.

Ensure compliance with all mandatory and statutory training relevant to the post.

Be familiar with and adhere to the safeguarding policies, procedures, and guidelines for both children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect. This must be in conjunction with the Multi-agency Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults at risk of abuse or neglect Multi- Agency Policy, Protocols and guidelines.

Ensure that any infection prevention and control issues are reported appropriately.

Be aware of and adhere to the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act and to ensure their own safety and the safety of others.

Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the principles of data security and data protection.

Follow a professional Code of Conduct, where relevant to the post.

Participate in the organisational appraisal process.

Be expected to undertake ongoing professional and personal development in line with the responsibilities of the post.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. It describes the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It may be subject to change in accordance with developing organisational and service needs and wherever necessary, will follow appropriate consultation with the post holder. The post holder may be directed to complete other duties according to organisational requirements. These duties will always be reasonable and commensurate with the skills of the post holder and level of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics Member of the Health & Care Professions Council

Desirable

Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics

Experience

Essential

A broad range of clinical dietetic experience

Desirable

Primary care experience Knowledge of GP practice systems

Skills & behaviours

Essential

Good written and oral communication skills, ensuring the ability to communicate with other healthcare professionals Ability to deal with competing priorities Good personal time management Ability to work alone and unsupervised, or as part of a multi-disciplinary team Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work objectively with other people Analytical reasoning skills Willing to learn and gain new skills through further training and self-development Good IT skills Well motivated and able to work well under pressure Ability to take positive and negative feedback

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