Senior Dietician (Acute)

at  MedForce

Salary: €62,038 - 73,048 per year + 30 days AL + 10 Bank h
Reference: SNRdiet
Location: North Dublin
Contract: Two year contract, full-time 35 hours per week Monday - Friday
Specialty: Adults Rehabilitation and Orthopaedics Services
Medforce are delighted to have partned with one of the most prestigeous orthopaedic hospitals in Ireland to recruit a Senior Dietician for a Two-year specified purpose contract. Our client delivers expert services to patients, bringing together skills, knowledge and expertise to deliver cutting-edge treatments.
The Senior Dietitian is an experienced professional with strong clinical and academic skills in providing care to rehabilitation patients in a multidisciplinary setting. This role requires good organisational abilities and a keen interest in developing management skills.

• Provide expert nutritional assessments and individualized care plans for adults and older persons in rehabilitation, focusing on enhancing recovery and functional independence.
• Deliver specialized dietary advice to patients undergoing elective orthopaedic procedures, supporting optimal recovery and healing.
• Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and medical staff, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Conduct nutritional assessments, create and implement evidence-based interventions, and monitor patients’ progress in both acute and rehabilitation settings.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare staff on the importance of nutrition in recovery, prevention, and long-term health.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical guidelines and protocols related to nutrition in rehabilitation and orthopaedic care.
• Participate in clinical audits, research, and quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practices in nutritional care.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior dietitians and other healthcare staff as required.