Clinical Dietitian (relocation required to UAE)

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide essential nutritional care and therapy to patients of all ages. This role involves assessing individual nutritional needs, developing personalized care plans, and working collaboratively with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in Nutrition and Dietetics, alongside practical experience in an acute care setting. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving health through nutrition and make a significant impact in the lives of patients. If you are passionate about nutrition and patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 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 effectiveness.
• Consults with patients and healthcare team on nutrition management.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Patient care plans

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Master’s degree in relevant clinical field

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Clinical Dietitian (relocation required to UAE)

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.

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

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

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

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care