Dietitian

The Coombe Hospital; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coombe Hospital in Dublin is seeking a Dietitian to identify and prioritise the service requirements within a constantly changing environment and to ensure a high standard of dietetic assessment and management.

You will keep abreast of research and practice developments, contribute to local policies and care pathways, engage with specialist groups, and collaborate with dietitians outside the Coombe to maintain optimal standards.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritise the requirements of the service within a constantly changing environment.
• Ensure a high standard of dietetic assessment and management and ensure that professional standards of practice are adhered to.
• Keep abreast of research and practice developments.
• Be aware of national policy, guidelines and consultations and in conjunction with the Dietitian Manager, develop local policies and care pathways within the specialist area.
• Actively engage with relevant special interest groups and research-associated bodies, as appropriate.
• Serve on local or national committees to promote nutrition and dietetic practice.
• Work collaboratively with dietitians outside the Coombe to ensure optimal standards are maintained.

Job description

• Identify and prioritise the requirements of the service within a constantly changing environment.
• Ensure a high standard of dietetic assessment and management and ensure that professional standards of practice are adhered to.
• Keep abreast of research and practice developments.
• Be aware of national policy, guidelines and consultations and in conjunction with the Dietitian Manager, develop local policies and care pathways within the specialist area.
• Actively engage with relevant special interest groups and research-associated bodies, as appropriate.
• Serve on local or national committees to promote nutrition and dietetic practice.
• Work collaboratively with dietitians outside the Coombe to ensure optimal standards are maintained.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Identify and prioritise the requirements of the service within a constantly changing environment.
• Ensure a high standard of dietetic assessment and management and ensure that professional standards of practice are adhered to.
• Keep abreast of research and practice developments.
• Be aware of national policy, guidelines and consultations and in conjunction with the Dietitian Manager, develop local policies and care pathways within the specialist area.
• Actively engage with relevant special interest groups and research-associated bodies, as appropriate.
• Serve on local or national committees to promote nutrition and dietetic practice.
• Work collaboratively with dietitians outside the Coombe to ensure optimal standards are maintained.

Please see full job description for a complete list of responsibilities & accountabilities