Senior Dietician

Job title:

Senior Dietician

Company

Crewit Resourcing

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Senior Dietitian, Full-TimeReports To: Dietitian ManagerJob Purpose: We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Senior Dietitian to join our clients team in Dublin to deliver exceptional dietetic and nutritional services to patients and their families. This role requires collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.Key Duties and Responsibilities:Clinical Duties:

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and create individualized treatment plans for referred patients in line with hospital policy.
• Document all assessments, treatments, and follow-ups in patient records.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals to support patient care.
• Provide education and guidance through individual consultations and group teaching sessions.

Departmental Duties:

• Manage and prioritize workload to deliver a thorough dietetic service independently and effectively.
• Contribute to strategic planning and service development within the Dietetic Department.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate educational resources for patients and professionals.
• Participate in reviewing and updating departmental policies, procedures, and care plans.
• Deliver nutrition education to staff as required.
• Maintain accurate statistical records and adhere to departmental guidelines.
• Attend staff meetings and engage in continuous professional development through courses, seminars, and literature.
• Support other duties as assigned by the Dietitian Manager.

Hospital Duties:

• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives to uphold high standards of patient care.
• Exhibit the hospital’s core values in all interactions with patients and staff.
• Participate in mandatory training and adhere to hospital policies.

Person Specification:Essential Qualifications:

• B.Sc. in Human Nutrition and Dietetics.
• M.Sc. in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
• CORU registration or equivalent qualification validated by CORU.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification clinical experience, ideally in:

• Gastroenterology, particularly IBS management.
• Oncology.
• Endocrinology, including Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes (desirable), PCOS (desirable), and insulin resistance (desirable).
• Weight management/obesity.
• Previous experience with FODMAP training and outpatient care is essential.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong commitment to professional development in key areas of practice.
• Demonstrated teamwork, flexibility, and organizational skills.

Expected salary

Location

Ireland

Job date

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 23:52:41 GMT

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