Basic Grade Dietitian

at  South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital

Please see attached Job Description, for further information.

Professional / Clinical

• To be responsible for providing a nutrition and dietetic service to adults as delegated which

includes both in-patients and out-patients.

• Ensure that professional standards are maintained in accordance with the requirements as

set out by CORU https://coru.ie/files-recognition/standards-of-proficiency-for-dietitians.pdf

• Assist in the ongoing functioning and organisation of the dietetic service within scope of role

and practice.

• Prioritise and manage a patient caseload according to the needs of the service.
• Deliver on an effective self-managed workload, maximising the use of time and resources.
• Identify nutritional problems through individual assessment of nutritional status and

estimation of requirements.

• Devise and implement appropriate nutritional care plans so that patients are assessed and

advised appropriately.

• Liaise with catering staff (where relevant) in the development of menus and specialised

therapeutic diets in accordance with national and local policies.

• Provide a dietetic service that is evidence based, encompassing specific objectives,

strategies, audit and evaluation.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of standards and quality improvement

initiatives.

• Participate effectively in multidisciplinary teams, team meetings and case conferences.
• Participate in research and in developing databases for relevant patient groups.
• To provide dietetic relief cover in the absence of senior dietetic colleagues
• Know the limits of own practice and when to seek advice / refer to another health

professional.

Education & Training

• Strive to maintain standards of practice and levels of clinical knowledge by participating in

continuous professional development initiatives.

• Participate in professional groups and fora relevant to clinical nutrition and dietetics.
• Provide evidence-based nutrition training to health care professionals / colleagues as

appropriate.

• Participate in education of student dietitians and other health professional student training as

required

• Participate in education and training of catering colleagues as appropriate
• Produce and evaluate nutrition education materials for patients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in clinical supervision, mentoring, appraisal, clinical reflection and be open to

reflective practice.

Quality and Risk, Health and Safety Management

• Work in accordance with relevant department and SIVUH policies, legislation and professional

policies, guidelines and requirements to ensure safe practice and high standards of service

delivery.

• There is a responsibility on all staff to participate in internal and external audit and review as

appropriate

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• To work in a manner with due care and attention to safety of self, patients, staff and other persons

in the workplace with reference to the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005.

• To report immediately to Line Managers/nominated persons, any accidents or incidents involving

patients, staff and/or members of the public in line with hospital policy

• To comply and be familiar with all hospital policies and procedures and in particular those relating

to Safety, Health and Welfare, Infection Control, Hygiene, Risk Management and

Decontamination

• The post holder is accountable, responsible and has authority for delivering a quality service and

ensuring patient safety. The post holder will work within a Risk Management Framework to
achieve the HIQA Safer, Better Healthcare Standards and other quality standards as appropriate

Administrative

• Contribute to service planning and development in their area of assignment and prepare and

present information that will aid operational and strategic planning for future service

development.

• Maintain appropriate patient records, metrics and statistics in accordance with professional and

SIVUH guidelines. Prepare patient progress reports, performance indicators or statistics as

required.

• Maintain legal and professional standards with regard to patient and data confidentiality e.g.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Freedom of Information (FOI).

• Represent the department at meetings, committees and/or conferences as required.
• Make efficient use of developments in Information Technology.
• Keep up to date with organisational developments within the SIVUH, Hospital Group and Irish

Health Service.

Other

• Work co-operatively within the department and across Departments and services to

achieve goals

• Foster a collegiate environment.
• Have the ability to understand and be tolerant of differing needs and viewpoints.
• To perform other duties appropriate to the office as may from time to time be assigned by the

Chief Executive, Dietetic Manager/ Clinical Specialist/ Senior in charge or other designated
Officer

Please refer the Job description for details