Staff Grade Dietitian

Location Dublin
Job-type Permanent
Salary €37022 - €54029 per annum
Reference J342619
Date Published almost 3 years ago
Job Title: Staff Grade Dietitian
Location: Dublin
Organisation: Private
Salary: €37,022 €54,029
Job Type: Full Time Permanent

TTM Healthcare are currently working with one of Ireland's Private Leading Hospitals based in North Dublin. Renowned for the quality of its service provision coupled with a rich tradition in healthcare, they are looking for a Staff Grade Dietitian to join their team

Duties:

•Responsible for contributing to the organisation and provision of Nutrition and Dietetic Services, at out-patient, inpatient and day care level, in the hospital.
•Liaise with medical, nursing and other clinical and non clinical staff regarding patients under their care, thus supporting and strengthening a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
•Keep accurate and adequate records as defined in the department policy and procedure guidelines.
•Complete Dietetic statistics on a daily basis.
•Liaise with catering staff in the provision of therapeutic diets.
•Provide education on nutrition to hospital staff if requested to do so by the Head of Department.
•Help to develop, implement and evaluate policies and procedures for the provision of Nutrition and Dietetic Services.
•Keeps abreast of developments in Nutrition and Dietetics, particularly in relation to Diabetes, Lipid Modification, Gastroenterology and Obesity.
•Develop, source, evaluate and update Nutrition Resource Materials and diet sheets.
•Ensure that health and safety procedures are followed within the department and observe these procedures both in the department and throughout the hospital.
•Be accountable for housekeeping/ good work practices / safety within the department & comply with health and safety Regulations, ensuring safe working practices and a safe working environment.
•To implement quality standards and ensuring a quality service is provided at all times.
•To undertake any other duties that may be specified by the Head of Department

Requirements:

•Possess a degree/ Masters degree in Human Nutrition/Dietitics
•Have current CORU registration
•Previous clinical dietetic experience is essential, minimum 1 year
•Have experience of teamworking, flexibility and good organisational ability
•Experience in weight management, IBS and the FODMAP diet, PCOS, Type 2 Diabetes in the outpatient setting is desirable but not essential
•Have excellent communication & interpersonal skills
•Have good IT skills.
•Conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times
•Be able to work both independently and as part of a team
•Be able to prioritise workload
•Be motivated and pro-active

To hear more about this role, please call Roisin on 01-5134908


TTM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer.