Purpose of the Post The Senior Dietitian will:-
· This post will work primarily in Bariatric perioperative care alongside Level 3 Centre for Obesity Management.
· Provide obesity management programme in conjunction with the Consultant Endocrinologist, and MDT members incorporating:
Ø Assessment and intervention using Nutrition Care Process and 5As models in collaboration with the person and their integrated care plan
Ø Existing best practice care pathways for perioperative Bariatric surgical care.
Ø Liaise with St Vincent Hospital Group and St Micheals Hospital regarding new and existing best practice pathways for care of perioperative Bariatric surgical patients.
Ø Existing best practice care pathways for the management of complicated obesity in conjunction with the Level 3 Service in
St. Columcille's Hospital
Participate and provide training for wider service initiatives for Obesity Management
Principal Duties and Responsibilities Professional/ Clinical Key Duties and Responsibilities · Delivery of specialist behavioural weight management interventions as part of a multidisciplinary Level 3 Centre for Obesity Management Service – including evidence based behavioural and dietary plans, dietetic support for patients using weight loss medications and use of low calorie diets in an in-patient rehabilitation setting.
· Dietary management pre- and post- bariatric surgery as part of Level 4 Bariatric Service – including delivery of surgery assessment and screening / education groups, telephone support and delivery of dietetic component of post op MDT surgical clinics.
· Liaise with the MDT in the planning of integrated patient care.
This involves attending and presenting at weekly MDTs and clinical meetings as appropriate, within the Endocrine Services
· Liaise with hospitals within the service care pathway regarding dietetic support for patient undergoing Bariatric surgery.
· Delivery of skill based cookery classes within the Level 3 Centre for Obesity Management Service
· Implement Hospital Group Standards, take part in quality assurance initiatives, and contribute to the development, monitoring and review of standards of patient care
· To participate in undergraduate dietetic training and research projects where appropriate
· To identify and address dietetic and nutrition educational needs of all medical, nursing, health and social care professionals, catering and other health personnel
· Share expertise with other staff members, within the MDT
· To keep abreast of current advances in relevant aspects of nutrition & dietetics by undertaking CPD activities e.g.
attending appropriate study days, journal club, conferences etc.
· To work in close co-operation with the catering department to ensure the nutritional needs of patients on therapeutic diets are catered for
· To maintain records regarding patient's treatment and to collect statistics in line with hospital nutrition and dietetic service policy
· To participate in staff health & wellbeing initiatives as appropriate
· Effective management of caseload including prioritisation of patient needs, adequate time for administrative duties, and communication with other department leads.
Education & Training The Dietitian, Senior will: · Attend mandatory training programmes.
· Maintain professional knowledge on relevant scientific research and practice development.
· Maintain standards of practice and levels of clinical knowledge by participating in continuous professional development initiatives and attendance at relevant courses as appropriate.
· Engage in career and personal development planning in collaboration with the Dietitian Manager.
· Provide induction and mentoring to professional colleagues.
S/he will be open to reflective practice.
· Act as a resource by participating in the education and training of dietetic colleagues, other health professionals and service user groups as required.
· Manage, participate and play a key role in the practice education of student Dietitians.
· Participate in the development and evaluation of nutrition education resource material.
Health & Safety The Dietitian, Senior will: · Comply with and contribute to the development of policies, procedures and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards.
· Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others
· Be aware of risk management issues, identify risks and take appropriate action
· Report any adverse incidents or near misses
· Adhere to HSE policies in relation to the procurement, care and safety of any equipment supplied for the fulfilment of duty
· Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.
· To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.
The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience 1.
Professional Qualifications and Experience (a) Candidates for appointment must (i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a Dietician by the Dieticians Registration Board at CORU. And (i) Have 3 years full time (or an aggregate of 3 years full time) post qualification dietetic experience before a contract of employment can be issued. And (ii) Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. And (iii) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Dieticians Register maintained by the Dieticians Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. 2.
Annual registration (i) On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Dieticians Register maintained by the Dietitians Registration Board at CORU And (ii) Practitioners confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC) 3.
Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 4.
Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post Specific Requirements Other requirements specific to the post • Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role.
• The post holder will ideally have experience in the areas of:
o Nutrition support in an acute setting
Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Candidates must demonstrate: Evidence of effective planning, organising and time management skills. · Excellent interpersonal counselling, communication and presentation skills.
An ability to communicate in a manner suited to target groups as well as health professionals. An awareness and appreciation of the service user. Leadership and team management skills including the ability to work with multi-disciplinary team members. Evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect. Motivation with an innovative approach to developing and managing the clinical functions of the post. Sufficient clinical knowledge and evidence based practice to carry out duties and responsibilities of the role. An ability to apply knowledge to best practice. The ability to effectively evaluate information and make appropriate decisions. An ability to plan and manage resources in an effective and resourceful manner. Flexibility and openness to change. A willingness to develop Information Technology skills relevant to the role Professional Knowledge and Experience · Demonstrate a working knowledge of Irish Clinical Practice Guidelines for Adult Obesity
· Demonstrate knowledge and experience of Bariatric surgery in the management of complex Obesity.
· Demonstrate knowledge and experience of working with patients on Obesity pharmacotherapy.
· Demonstrate knowledge of principles and role of self-management education (SMES) programs (e.g.
Best Health) in chronic disease care.
· Demonstrate a working knowledge and experience with nutritional assessment of complex Obesity.
· Demonstrate a working knowledge and experience of nutritional considerations for pre- and post-Bariatric Surgery.
Evaluating Information and Judging Situations · Demonstrate working knowledge of evidence based practice through clinical reasoning and decision making.
· Demonstrate evidence of collection, evaluation and reporting of data on progression on treatment pathway
Commitment to Providing a Quality Service · Demonstrate knowledge and experience participating in Audit, Research, and or Service Development.
· Demonstrate a commitment to assuring high standards and strive for a user-centred Obesity service
· Demonstrate initiative, flexibility and openness to change
· Evidence of knowledge and application of clinical risk processes
· Demonstrate knowledge of clinical Obesity standards.
· Demonstrate knowledge of scope of Dietetic practice within Obesity
Planning and Managing Resources · Demonstrate a working knowledge of prioritisation within a caseload.
· Demonstrate time management and organizational skills in conjunction with line manager to meet deadlines.
· Sets realistic goals and time-scales, taking account of potential problems and competing priorities
· Demonstrate evidence of appropriate delegation of tasks within the clinical area.
Managing and Developing Self and Others · Experience working with a Multi-disciplinary treatment team, including an active role in collaborating with an MDT toward patient centred outcomes
· Demonstrate experience in training other health and social care professionals
· Demonstrate experience providing student training.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills Demonstrate evidence of experience in communication skills, oral and written, in a clear, concise and well-structured manner, within MDT working appropriate to the content and target audience. Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form.
The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification.
Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements.
Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not progressing to the next stage of the selection process.
Those successful at the ranking stage of this process, where applied, will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in 'bands' depending on the service needs of the organisation.
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The reform programme outlined for the health services may impact on this role, and as structures change the Job Specification may be reviewed.
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It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned.
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