Temporary Entry Level Dietitian

Position Summary:

• To work/function as an efficient and effective member of the dietetic team in Beaumont Hospital and the assigned multidisciplinary team(s), with the aim of providing optimum nutrition and dietetic care to patients attending their service
• To be responsible for and provide a high quality dietetic service for all patients within their area of assignment
• To perform such other duties appropriate to office as may be from time to time assigned by the Chief Executive Officer or a designated officer

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for providing an evidence based dietetic service to assigned clinical areas. This dietetic service should include development, implementation and monitoring of nutrition care plans in both in-patient and outpatient settings. Assigned clinical areas may be rotated with other entry level Dietitians.
• Participate in the multidisciplinary approach to patient care by regularly liaising with relevant personnel (medical, nursing, clinical and non-clinical), attending team meetings and participating in ward rounds, as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and all other hospital staff to ensure an appropriate quality service to patients.
• Keep the necessary records, documentation & statistics appropriate to office, as defined by the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, under the guidance of the Dietitian Manager In Charge.
• Assist in the clinical training of Student Dietitians on clinical placement in Beaumont Hospital, and liaise with the Student Co-ordinator as appropriate.
• Maintain professional competence and demonstrate commitment to Continuous Professional Development
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of standards, protocols, policies and guidelines for Nutrition & Dietetic services in Beaumont Hospital.
• Participate in developing resource materials for use by the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics.
• Participate in continuing quality improvement initiatives that pertain to the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics.
• Participate in nutrition education programmes throughout the hospital, eg. nursing, medical and catering courses.
• Participate in Dietetic Teams set up within the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics.  This may require providing cover to other specialities from time to time.

Selection Criteria: 

Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. 

Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.

Mandatory:

1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc

(a)      Candidates for appointment must:

(i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a Dietitian by the Dietitians Registration Board at CORU.

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 Dietitians Register maintained by the Dietitians 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 Dietitians Register maintained by the Dietitians Registration Board at CORU.

ii. Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC)

Desirable:

Experience & Knowledge:
• Post graduate acute hospital dietetics experience
• Member of the INDI
• Active participation in a dietetics interest group(s)
• Knowledge of healthcare services in Ireland
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Complies with relevant professional ethics, code of professional practice, CORU code of practice
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good presentation skills
• Basic computer skills using Word, PowerPoint and dietary analysis programme

Personal Attributes:
• Confident
• Self-motivated, reliable and able to work independently
• Active advocate of the patient
• Flexible, adaptable and creative
• Able to reflect and appraise own performance
• Able to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders

Informal Enquiries ONLY to:

Name:

Paula OConnor

Title:

Dietitian Manager In Charge III

Email address:

paulaoconnor@beaumont.ie