Clinical Dietitian (relocation required to UAE)

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide exceptional nutritional care at their facility. This role involves assessing patients' nutritional needs, creating personalized care plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Ideal candidates will possess a strong educational background in Nutrition and Dietetics, along with hands-on experience in acute care settings. Join a dedicated team where your expertise will make a significant impact on patient health and well-being. This opportunity not only allows you to advance your career but also to contribute to the health of the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Nutrition and Dietetics required; Master’s preferred.
• 2+ years experience as clinical dietitian in acute care facility.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care using medical nutrition therapy.
• Implements nutritional care plans and monitors patient progress.

Skills

Nutrition Assessment

Patient Care Plans

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Master’s degree in relevant clinical field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Clinical Dietitian (relocation required to UAE), england

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Client:

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Location:

england, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing nutritional care and therapy to patients of all ages at CCAD. This position is also responsible for performing assessments of individuals’ nutritional needs and recommending goal-oriented interventions.

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ROLE INTERACTS DIRECTLY WITH

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KEY DECISIONS THE ROLE MAKES AND THE EXTENT OF THE IMPACT OF THE DECISION

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct patient care (e.g., nutrition assessment, reassessment and education) using medical nutrition therapy
• Provides counseling services to patients with disease processes that require nutritional management
• Implements nutritional care plans for patients, reassesses plan for effectiveness as appropriate and utilizes appropriate documentation
• Recommends and pends changes for diet orders and initiates intake assessments
• Creates and revises educational materials on medical nutrition therapy related to disease management
• Provides consultation and guidance in nutritional management and diet counseling to patients, physicians, nurses and other CCAD personnel
• Serves as an integral part of the health care team, making evidence-based recommendations, serving as a resource for nutrition-related matters and training residents, nurses and other team members
• Monitors the nutrition care of patients
• Individualizes patient care efforts to prevent and treat diseases through nutrition therapy
• Delegates tasks to the dietetic technician and maintains accountability for care provided to patients as assigned by the department
• Represents CCAD on nutrition related matters

ROLE LEVEL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Adheres to CCAD’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies

In view of the evolving needs and opportunities within CCAD, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

MEASURE

TARGET

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical physical demands include: a high degree of manual dexterity to sufficiently perform computer functions on a keyboard, produce materials on a PC and operate basic office equipment, ability to perform work while bending, stooping, stretching or climbing ladders, normal or corrected vision and hearing, strength sufficient to operate required tools and machinery, lift and carry machinery and/or equipment weighing 25 to 100 lbs., color acuity sufficient to distinguish color-coded wiring and piping, extensive sitting and frequent walking and mobility sufficient to visit with departments or employees throughout CCAD

ORGANIZATION-WIDE COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

All employees will embrace the CCAD mission, vision and values and be responsible for adhering to the core values of the institution, including: Patient’s First, Collaboration, Mutual Respect, Quality, Patient Safety, Integrity, Cultural Sensitivity and Compassion.

All employees are also expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organization-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position.

Customer Service Orientation includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner. Adaptability including teamwork, flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities, adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback. Efficiency and Effectiveness includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully. Essential Job Requirements includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures and guidelines affecting the work environment, as well as maintenance of required competencies and communication skills. Managerial Responsibilities includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements and budgetary constraints.

Assume responsibility of own safety and health and will abide by CCAD Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures as per OSHAD and any other relevant requirements.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from an accredited program is required
• Master’s degree in relevant clinical field is preferred

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years experience as clinical dietitian in an acute care facility is required
• For UAE Nationals: Upon completion of an internship

Certification and Licensure

• Current national license in Clinical Dietetics is required

Professional Membership

• Active member of a nutrition society of Association is preferred

Job Specific Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of nutrition assessments, patient care plans and best practices
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to effectively use electronic communication tools
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferred