Role Overview:
The Dietitian Staff Grade is responsible for providing high-quality nutrition and dietetics services to patients in clinical areas, particularly General Paediatrics. The role involves assessing patient nutritional needs, developing and implementing effective dietetic interventions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
* Nutritional assessment and dietetic intervention for patients referred from General Paediatrics
* Provision of Nutrition and Dietetics services to other clinical areas/specialities supported by the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
* Liaise with Consultants and other members of the multidisciplinary team regarding the co-ordination of dietetic intervention
* Attend and participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings to promote integrated patient care
* Consult with parents/guardians/clients regarding treatment, planning and nutrition education as appropriate
* Monitor and evaluate dietetic care plans and interventions
Clinical Duties:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Providing nutrition and dietetics services to patients in General Paediatrics and other clinical areas
* Assessing patient nutritional needs and developing effective dietetic interventions
* Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated patient care
* Monitoring and evaluating dietetic care plans and interventions
Administrative Duties:
The post holder will be responsible for:
* Daily administration duties and overall caseload management for clinical area
* Recording activity statistics, preparing reports and engaging in service planning activities in consultation with the Dietitian Manager and senior staff
Education Duties:
The successful candidate will contribute to:
* The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics education sessions
* Career and personal development planning in collaboration with the Dietitian Manager
Quality Improvement:
The post holder will undertake quality improvement activities to determine the effectiveness of nutrition and dietetics for the assigned clinical area.
Requirements:
* CORU registered
* Requisite knowledge and ability for proper discharge of duties
* Statutory Registration on Dietitians Register maintained by CORU
Benefits:
The successful candidate will enjoy:
* Flexible Schedules
* Opportunities for Advancement
* Great Location
* Ergonomics Assessments
* Mentorship Sessions
* Pension Scheme
* Health Services Staff Credit Union