Joanna Tsintaris

Successfully established a company called Nourish Dietitian which is an online dietetic clinic that supports patients in weight management, PCOS, diabetes, gut health, balanced eating, heart disease, high cholesterol and high blood pressure

Link: https://www.nourishdietitian.online/

Key achievements:

• Implemented evidence-based protocols and personalized treatment plans, resulting in successful weight management for 85% of patients and significant improvement in health markers such as blood pressure and cholesterol levels
• Established and directed an online dietetic clinic, Nourish Dietitian, specializing in weight management, PCOS, diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure, supporting patients UK wide.

• For the Specialist Weight Management and Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Service, I support adults in weight management, prediabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, disordered eating (and more!) either 1-to-1 in clinic or in a group setting (face to face and virtually).Patients referred to our service have a variety of health conditions including s including mobility limitations, metabolic diseases, gut disorders and PCOS
• I co-deliver the ETC (Eat Think Change) programme with the clinical psychologist at the Weight Management Psychology service which focuses on healing patients’ relationship with food. We ask patients to put weight loss efforts on hold during this programme. We discuss topics such as self-compassion, body image, mindfulness, weight stigma & disordered eating
• I support patients wishing to be referred to the Tier 4 bariatric surgery service to make sustainable lifestyle changes prior surgery.
• During my programmes we support patients to make lifestyle changes towards eating better and being more physically active whilst utilising behaviour change techniques
• I offer a compassionate and person centred approach that challenges weight stigma and improves body image
• I work independently and collaboratively as part of a team that includes psychologists to address disordered eating behaviours such as binge and emotional eating
• I triage patient referrals to ensure they are receiving appropriate care, looking at their past medical history and complexity
• I provide training for junior dietitians/student dietitians, participate in journal clubs, and stay up to date with evidence and training through continuing education and mandatory training
• Key Achievements:Drastically improved care standards by leading a project that focused on improving the content & resources of the Tier 3 weight management service
• Managed the biggest dietetic caseload of 12 clinics and 5 groups reflecting time management and organisational skills
• Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.

Xyla Health and Wellbeing offers scalable, integrated NHS-Commissioned services tailored to the needs of communities across England

• Supported the design, delivery and improvement of services including the Type 2 Diabetes Remission Programmes (Low Calorie Diet - Total Diet Replacement and Low Carbohydrate Diets), NHS Diabetes Prevention Programmes, Adult and Family Weight Management Services
• Supported service users enrolled on the above programmes with clinical and dietetic advice as needed
• Made significant contributions to programme content: writing evidence-based nutritional blogs and articles, reviewing and e-learning modules
• Developed and reviewing evidence-based clinical protocols, referring to emerging evidence and relevant national clinical guidelines where appropriate
• Trained Xyla's Diabetes Practitioners, Health Coaches and Weight Management Dietitians by delivering group training (both face-to-face and online), clinical supervision and conducting competency assessments (involving delivery of feedback and meeting training needs where identified)
• Created and presented healthcare-professional training content, including educational articles and webinars
• Contributed to in-house research and programme evaluation, including submission of abstracts, posters and presentations for national conferences
• Supported continuing professional development opportunities within the Dietetic team, contributing to journal clubs and organising attendance at webinars

Dietetics C placement as partial fulfilment of my Masters degree.

I worked as a student Dieitian at Stirling community hospital supporting patients in the clinical areas of weight management, nutrition support, paediatrics and IBS. I also delivering Tier 2 weight management sessions (Counterweight)

• Developed nutrition plans addressing individual patient diabetes and food allergies.
• Assisted patients clients with mean plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
• Developed nutrient-dense recipes and flexible meal templates to meet nutritional objectives.
• Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
• Planned nutritious meal options for individuals with various health needs and conditions.
• Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
• Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
• Liaised with healthcare professionals in creating nutrition-related treatment plans.
• Provided medical nutrition therapy to individuals and groups with chronic illnesses.
• Monitored patient progress and documented nutritional information in patient charts and records.
• Coordinated and implemented nutrition programs within community to promote healthy eating.

Dietetics B placement as partial fulfilment of my Masters degree. I trained across different hospitals in Glasgow (Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow Royal Infirmary Hospital, Stobhill Hospital, Lightburn Hospital and West Glasgow Ambulatory Care Hospital). I worked as a student dietitian in both community setting (nutrition support, allergies) and acute setting (medical, surgical and rehab wards)

• Developed nutrition plans addressing individual patient diabetes and food allergies.
• Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
• Coordinated and implemented nutrition programs within community to promote healthy eating.
• Monitored patient progress and documented nutritional information in patient charts and records.
• Provided medical nutrition therapy to individuals and groups with chronic illnesses.
• Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
• Planned nutritious meal options for individuals with various health needs and conditions.
• Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.

• Provided relevant, factual and current medical information in response to healthcare professionals and consumers on a wide range of enquiries for a selection of high-profile pharmaceutical companies (Pfizer, Novartis, GSK etc.) in both languages Greek and English
• Had to recognise adverse events and defective product complaints and handle these for drug safetyand report these in strict compliance with agreed standard operating procedures and working practices
• All enquiries had to be logged in an accurate, comprehensive and timely fashion into the database
• Translated English documents into Greek or vice versa and delivered these on the phone or in writing.
• First and second line services were used to assist in delivering both verbal and written responses in a professional and timely manner, whilst abiding by the ABPI code of practice and UK legislation.
• Performed regular quality and validation assessments on patient data to verify accuracy.
• Secured confidential patient information from unauthorized access.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

• Managed all front and back of the house restaurant operations and ensured customer satisfaction through promoting excellent service; responded to customer complaints tactfully and professionally
• Had to maintain quality control for all food served and analyse staff evaluations and feedback to improve the customer’s experience.
• Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
• Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
• Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
• Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
• Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
• Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
• Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
• Developed and implemented customer service policies to enhance satisfaction.
• Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
• Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.

• Performed comprehensive analysis and testing of blood samples, including haematological, immunological, microbiological, and biochemical tests
• Collected blood specimens from patients, accurately labeling samples, and demonstrating expertise in phlebotomy procedures
• Analysed body fluids and tissue samples as per physician or patient orders to detect abnormalities, employing appropriate diagnostic techniques
• Maintained the laboratory and equipment by conducting regular check-ups, ensuring proper calibration, cleanliness, and functionality
• Managed clerical work and computer functions, including recording findings in reports and laboratory records database, handling telephone inquiries, and providing timely verbal reports and test results
• Ordered and maintaining laboratory stocks, stationary, equipment, and resources to ensure uninterrupted workflow
• Thrived in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating efficiency and adaptability in managing high workload and meeting deadlines
• Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including scientists, physicians, and healthcare professionals, to ensure seamless operations and quality patient care
• Prepared reagents and standard volumetric solutions to be combined with specimens or tests, adhering to established protocols and safety guidelines.

Modules: Blood Sciences, Human Nutrition, Diet and Disease, Biochemistry, Medical Genetics, Clinical Immunology, Human Physiology, Microbiology, Molecular Cell Pathobiology, Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry, Statistics with Epidemiological Applications, Forensic Biology

Biology experimental project for my undergraduate degree was on “The effect of caffeine supplementation (gum vs gel) on High Intensity Interval Training” under the supervision of Dr Fergus Guppy at University of Brighton, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences.

Awarded top 5% Masters Thesis grade in my class (77%).
My Master's thesis focused on the effect of anthocyanin-rich blueberries on markers of cardiovascular health (blood pressure, arterial stiffness, cholesterol, endothelial function) within a healthy young and older adult Scottish population.
Project supervisor: Dr Jane McCluskey.

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