Temporary Entry Level Dietitian
Temporary Entry Level Dietitian
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Job Description
Overview
Post Title:
Entry Level Dietitian Rotational Post
Post Status:
Temporary Full Time
Department
Department of Nutrition & Dietetics
Location:
Beaumont Hospital Dublin 9
Reports to:
Paula OConnor
Salary:
Appointment will be made on Grade Entry Level Dietitian (44563 - 62573 LSI 63786) at a point in line with Government pay policy.
Hours of Work:
Full-Time 35 hours per week
Closing Date:
25/08/2025 @ 12.00 noon
Position Summary:
- To work/function as an efficient and effective member of the dietetic team in Beaumont Hospital and the assigned multidisciplinary team(s) with the aim of providing optimum nutrition and dietetic care to patients attending their service
- To be responsible for and provide a high quality dietetic service for all patients within their area of assignment
- To perform such other duties appropriate to office as may be from time to time assigned by the Chief Executive Officer or a designated officer
Responsibilities
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Be responsible for providing an evidence based dietetic service to assigned clinical areas. This dietetic service should include development implementation and monitoring of nutrition care plans in both in-patient and outpatient settings. Assigned clinical areas may be rotated with other entry level Dietitians.
- Participate in the multidisciplinary approach to patient care by regularly liaising with relevant personnel (medical nursing clinical and non-clinical) attending team meetings and participating in ward rounds as appropriate.
- Communicate effectively with patients carers and all other hospital staff to ensure an appropriate quality service to patients.
- Keep the necessary records documentation & statistics appropriate to office as defined by the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics under the guidance of the Dietitian Manager In Charge.
- Assist in the clinical training of Student Dietitians on clinical placement in Beaumont Hospital and liaise with the Student Co-ordinator as appropriate.
- Maintain professional competence and demonstrate commitment to Continuous Professional Development
- Contribute to the development implementation and evaluation of standards protocols policies and guidelines for Nutrition & Dietetic services in Beaumont Hospital.
- Participate in developing resource materials for use by the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics.
- Participate in continuing quality improvement initiatives that pertain to the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics.
- Participate in nutrition education programmes throughout the hospital eg. nursing medical and catering courses.
- Participate in Dietetic Teams set up within the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics. This may require providing cover to other specialities from time to time.
Qualifications
Selection Criteria:
Selection criteria outline the qualifications skills knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post.
Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.
Mandatory:
1. Statutory Registration Professional Qualifications Experience etc
(a) Candidates for appointment must:
(i) Be registered or be eligible for registration as a Dietitian by the Dietitians Registration Board at CORU.
And
(ii) Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
And
(iii) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Dietitians Register maintained by the Dietitians Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.
2. Annual registration
(i) On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Dietitians Register maintained by the Dietitians Registration Board at CORU.
ii. Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC)
Desirable:
Experience & Knowledge:
Post graduate acute hospital dietetics experience
Member of the INDI
Active participation in a dietetics interest group(s)
Knowledge of healthcare services in Ireland
Evidence of continuing professional development
Complies with relevant professional ethics code of professional practice CORU code of practice
Good oral and written communication skills
Good presentation skills
Basic computer skills using Word PowerPoint and dietary analysis programme
Personal Attributes:
Confident
Self-motivated reliable and able to work independently
Active advocate of the patient
Flexible adaptable and creative
Able to reflect and appraise own performance
Able to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders
Informal Enquiries ONLY to:
Name:
Paula OConnor
Title:
Dietitian Manager In Charge III
Email address:
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Unclear
