Benefits and Guidelines for Hiring a Dietitian in Primary Care
Discover the benefits of having a dietitian as a first contact practitioner in primary care, including reduced GP appointments and hospital admissions, prevention of long-term conditions, and improved self-care. Gain valuable tips on understanding local dietetic offerings, recruitment requirements, and areas of work. Explore the importance of experience, prescribing qualifications, and specific focus areas in primary care dietetics.
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PCN Dietitian (First Contact Practitioner) GP Info Jennifer Wilding Primary Care Clinical Advisor (Dietitian) Lancashire & South Cumbria Training Hub Jennifer.wilding@nhs.net
Benefits of a Dietitian Expert clinician A reduction in GP appointments and hospital admissions for long term conditions Prevention of long-term conditions by early identification of risk actors and diet education Improvement and engagement with self-care and self- responsibility for health Signposting to Dietetic Specialist Services
Tips Understand the local Dietetic offer Understand the local needs population health data Identify opportunities to work differently reduce GP load Right person, right place, right time Consider employment options PCN contract (different T&C s to AFC) Service Level Agreement with local Trust (supervision in place) Private Company
Recruitment Experienced clinician 5+ years experience specific experience according to PCN requirements (e.g. diabetes) willingness to undertake FCP programme Band 7 equivalent grade AfC Band 7 (Max reimbursable amount over 12 months (with on cost) 53,724 ) Supervision (day to day and FCP) Non-clinical time (20%) FCP Job Description
Recruitment Prescribing qualification can work towards supplementary prescribing qualification (essential for advanced practitioner roles) CQC regulation that all dietitians (full and part-time) working in primary care will need to complete the FCP Roadmap. For any new dietitians moving into primary care, HEE recommend they have at least 5 years experience before working in primary care.
Areas of Work 2019 Deprivation Scores Rossendale, Hyndburn, Burnley, BWD, Blackpool, Lancaster, Preston, Wyre, Pendle Low income Unemployment Health deprivation Disability Frailty Diabetes Ageing Well initiatives Frailty initiatives Weight Management Gastroenterology
Case studies HEE is working with the British Dietetic Association (BDA) and has funded research to begin to show the impact of dietitians in primary care. This will inform the development of a competency framework and training package for dietitians working in primary care settings. The BDA has also created some helpful online resources for primary care. HEE has developed a number of video case studies that show the significant health benefits of placing dietetic care early in people s pathway within primary care, keeping people well, in work and in control of their symptoms.
Useful References Dietitian - Guide to General Practice First Contact Practitioners Roadmaps to Practice
