Lead Dietetics Department | Senior Clinician & Manager

NSW Health; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 132,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health Bathurst Health Service is seeking a Senior Dietitian – Head of Department to lead the Dietetics service, delivering high‑level clinical care and independent professional judgement in solving complex issues.

As the Senior Clinician and Dietitian Manager, you will apply advanced clinical reasoning, operate with minimal supervision, and plan, implement and report on services to improve care. You will recruit, develop and manage direct reports, fostering a proactive team culture.

Responsibilities

• The Dietetics Head of Department (HOD) is accountable for the provision of a high level of clinical service including independent professional judgement in solving problems and managing complex issues.
• As the Senior Clinician and Dietitian Manager, you will demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning skills in the provision of clinical care, operating independently with minimum direct clinical supervision.
• By planning, implementing and reporting on services to promote effective and efficient clinical service delivery, you will identify opportunities for improvement and lead appropriate activities in order to improve clinical care.
• Responsible for effective recruitment, leadership, management, development and performance of direct reports, you will also play an active role in development of positive and proactive team culture.

Job description

NSW Health Bathurst Health Service is seeking a Senior Dietitian – Head of Department to lead the Dietetics service, delivering high‑level clinical care and independent professional judgement in solving complex issues.

As the Senior Clinician and Dietitian Manager, you will apply advanced clinical reasoning, operate with minimal supervision, and plan, implement and report on services to improve care. You will recruit, develop and manage direct reports, fostering a proactive team culture.