Overview
On behalf of our client in public health, we require a Senior Dietitian to provide dietetic services to inpatient adult wards including but not limited to surgical, critical care and general medical.
This is a fixed-term contract, 12-month maternity leave cover, based at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe.
Responsibilities
The Dietitian, Senior will:
Ensure professional standards are maintained in accordance with the requirements set out by CORU
Work within own scope of professional competence in line with principles of best practice, professional conduct and clinical governance.
Work in accordance with the principles and values of recovery as described in the National Framework for Recovery for Irish Mental Health Services 2018-2020.
Keep up to date with scientific research findings and current practices and identify and update relevant measures in response to these findings, as designated by Dietitian Manager or designated Clinical Specialist.
Plan and deliver the organisation, provision and evaluation of the Nutrition & Dietetic service to clients within their designated area.
Prioritise and manage a client caseload according to the needs of the service.
Develop, implement and monitor a plan of care, based on assessment of the service users' nutritional needs.
Advise and liaise closely with the family/carers in the practical aspects of the agreed plan.
Liaise with catering staff regarding the provision of therapeutic diets as relevant.
Liaise with the multidisciplinary team and healthcare colleagues in other services/settings, as appropriate.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case conferences and clinical meetings as required.
Initiate and/or participate in initiatives that enhance the standard of care to service users.
Provide line management supervision to assigned Staff Grade Dietitians/appropriate others.
Know the limits of own practice and when to seek advice/referto another health professional.
Maintain professional knowledge and competence in relation to scientific research and practice through continuous professional development initiatives, attendance at mandatory training programmes etc.
Provide expertise in the area of nutrition to colleagues.
Provide evidence-based nutrition training to healthcare professionals/colleagues as appropriate.
Participate in the development and evaluation of nutrition education resource material.
Participate within the professional and clinical supervision structure, be open to reflective practice.
Engage in performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate.
Provide induction and mentoring to professional colleagues.
Manage, participate and play a key role in the practice education of student Dietitians.
Requirements & Eligibility
Candidates must hold CORU registration and be eligible to work in Ireland.
The candidate must demonstrate:
A high level of clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice to carry out duties and responsibilities of the role.
Knowledge of the various theoretical models and approaches that apply in current practice.
Knowledge of a range of appropriate interventions relevant to the client group and an ability to apply knowledge to best practice.
Demonstrates a commitment to promoting evidence-based practice and research.
The knowledge, abilities and clinical skills required to provide safe, efficient and effective service in the area of practice.
Knowledge of the role of health promotion and the importance of preventative healthcare.
Demonstrate computer skills including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, email and presentation software, as relevant to the role.
Maximises the use of ICT with a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role.
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