Dietitian Newcastle Central PCN
| Posting date: | 04 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £43,700.00 to £50,200.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £43700.00 - £50200.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2026 |
| Location: | And all practices within, ST5 9GA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0070-26-0017 |
Summary
The Primary Care Network Dietitian will provide specialist nutritional assessment, advice and intervention to patients across Newcastle Central PCN, with a particular focus on patients requiring timely support who would otherwise face lengthy waits for community dietetic services. The postholder will work as an integral member of the PCN multidisciplinary team, supporting patients with frailty, malnutrition, unintentional weight loss, long-term conditions and complex nutritional needs. The role will also provide expert advice, education and support to GP practices, helping clinicians manage nutritional issues effectively within primary care. The role will contribute to improving patient outcomes, reducing health inequalities, preventing avoidable deterioration and supporting patients to remain independent within their own homes. Key Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities Undertake comprehensive nutritional assessments for patients referred by GP practices, the Proactive FACT Team and other PCN services. Develop personalised nutrition care plans based on patient goals, clinical needs and evidence-based practice. Prioritise and manage patients with urgent nutritional needs where delays in accessing community services may adversely affect health outcomes. Support patients with: Frailty and sarcopenia Malnutrition and risk of malnutrition Unintentional weight loss Oral nutritional supplement requirements Long-term conditions requiring dietary intervention Nutritional needs following hospital discharge Complex dietary requirements impacting quality of life and independence Deliver consultations within GP practices, patients' homes, care homes and other community settings as appropriate. Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans accordingly. Promote self-management and behaviour change through education and motivational approaches. Support to Practices Act as a specialist nutritional resource for GP practices across the PCN. Provide advice and guidance to GPs, nurses, pharmacists, care coordinators and other healthcare professionals regarding nutritional management. Support appropriate prescribing and review of oral nutritional supplements. Develop and share nutritional pathways, protocols and patient resources. Deliver education and training sessions for practice teams. Contribute to practice-based quality improvement initiatives relating to nutrition and long-term conditions. Multidisciplinary Team Working Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, including the Proactive FACT Team MDT. Work collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists, nurses, social prescribers, care coordinators, community services and secondary care providers. Contribute specialist nutritional expertise to holistic patient assessments and care planning. Support integrated approaches to frailty, prevention and population health management. Service Development and Quality Improvement Contribute to the ongoing development of the PCN dietetic service. Participate in clinical audit, evaluation and quality improvement projects. Support collection and reporting of activity and outcome data. Identify opportunities to improve pathways and patient experience. Maintain accurate clinical records using EMIS and other digital systems. Professional Responsibilities Maintain HCPC registration and professional standards. Undertake continuing professional development and mandatory training. Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and reflective practice. Work within professional, organisational and governance frameworks. Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met and acted upon appropriately. General Responsibilities Promote equality, diversity and inclusion. Maintain patient confidentiality and information governance standards. Adhere to all PCN, Federation and NHS policies and procedures. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role and grade.