PCN Dietitian - Wolverhampton North

Job summary We are looking for a dietitian to work in a PCN in Wolverhampton. This is a fixed-term maternity cover cover role. The dietitian has to work in-person. 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 About us Primary Care Dietitian is England's only national independent specialist first contact dietitian provider who is purely focused on supporting NHS Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and their GP practices to deliver high-quality and tech-enabled NHS primary care dietetic solutions. Through our talented team, who are supported by experienced and Health Education England trained FCP clinical supervisors, we have been commissioned by NHS Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to deliver an integrated and local dietetic service. You can find out more about our team here: https://www.primarycaredietitians.co.uk/about Whether you are a Band 6 with 3 years post-graduate experience stepping up into this post or a seasoned Band 8a moving into primary care for the first time, we are proud to offer a supportive environment for all of our team members with 4 hours of protected CPD time every week. Details Date posted 28 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number E0364-26-0024 Job locations Doctors Surgery 39 Ashfield Road Fordhouses WOLVERHAMPTON WV10 6QX United Kingdom Low Hill Medical Centre 191 First Avenue WOLVERHAMPTON WV10 9SX United Kingdom Woden Road Surgery Woden Road WOLVERHAMPTON WV10 0BD United Kingdom Cannock Road Medical Practice 60-62 Cannock Road Wednesfield WOLVERHAMPTON WV10 8PJ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Practice Assess, diagnose, triage, and manage 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 when trained to do so Manage complex interactions, including working with patients with psychosocial and mental health needs, referring to social prescribing 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 that minimise the need for pharmacological interventions Provide care which is tailored to the individual needs. This would include, appraising the impact of individuals' clinical status on their general health, well-being, employment status 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 dietetic services through clinical leadership, teaching and evaluation skills Support research and audit programmes to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of our service Streamline the pathway of care by providing a responsive service so that patients receive timely access to care Leadership Lead, manage an