Senior Dietitian, Community Nutrition & Care Leadership

National University Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

National University Hospital in Singapore is seeking an experienced paediatric dietitian to deliver community-based nutrition services. You will assess, plan and coordinate nutrition care for patients across age groups, with a focus on multi-morbidity and family-centred education.

You will supervise junior dietitians, contribute to clinical guidelines, and drive service improvements, digital-health initiatives, and patient education resources, ensuring high standards of clinical governance and

Qualifications

• Recognised Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics OR
• Recognised Master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics OR
• Recognised Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics
• Completion of recognised clinical dietetics internship
• At least 5 years of experience in clinical dietetics preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides evidence-based nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation for patients with routine and complex conditions, including multi-morbidities.
• Acts as a resource person in specialised areas of dietetics practice.
• Conducts nutrition counselling and education for patients, caregivers and groups using a patient-centred approach.
• Reviews nutrition progress and documents nutritional management accurately and promptly.
• Participates in multidisciplinary ward rounds and care planning.
• Supervises, mentors and supports junior dietitians and dietetic students.
• Contributes to implementation of clinical governance and risk management frameworks.
• Develops and reviews patient education materials, resources and work processes.
• Reviews literature and translates current evidence into clinical practice.
• Leads or supports research, quality improvement and service improvement initiatives
• Plans, conducts and evaluates nutrition talks, workshops and educational programmes.
• Participates in development of clinical practice guidelines, workflows, work instructions and departmental education activities.
• Supports implementation and evaluation of service innovations, digital-health initiatives and technology-enabled models of care.
• Participates in departmental meetings and operational activities.
• Manages patient feedback, stakeholder concerns and service recovery activities.
• Undertakes administrative and clinical duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics

Job description

National University Hospital in Singapore is seeking an experienced paediatric dietitian to deliver community-based nutrition services. You will assess, plan and coordinate nutrition care for patients across age groups, with a focus on multi-morbidity and family-centred education.

You will supervise junior dietitians, contribute to clinical guidelines, and drive service improvements, digital-health initiatives, and patient education resources, ensuring high standards of clinical governance and