Senior Dietician

at  Bloomfield Hospital

Reports to: Clinical Director
Work Location: Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland
Mode of Working: On-site
Contract: Permanent, full-time. Part-time hours also available.
Hours: 37 hours (full time)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential:
A recognised dietetic qualification and maintain valid registration with CORU.
Two to Three years post qualification experience.
Experience in adult with neuro-disability and mental health dietetics.
Evidence of postgraduate continuing professional development relevant to a specialism within dietetics.
Desirable:
Experience of developing and facilitating training and intervention programmes.
Experience in coordinating and leading MDT and other meetings.
Research and audit skills.
The candidate must demonstrate:
1. Professional Knowledge
A level of clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based practice appropriate to carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the role in line with relevant legislation and standards.
An ability to apply specialist knowledge to best practice.
Evidence of having applied/used appropriate assessments and treatments and knowledge of the implications of outcomes for adults and their families, particularly those with complex mental health and neuro disability needs.
Some evidence of practice in the areas of clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, practice development, teaching and research.
An understanding of the interplay between FEDS (Feeding, Eating, Drinking and Swallowing) needs in intellectual disability, neuro and mental health disabilities and the role of the dietitian in the management of children with FEDS needs.
Knowledge and experience of the nutritional issues experienced by adults with neuro and mental health disabilities.
Awareness of and sensitivity to the impact of disability throughout the course of the person, and their families, engagement with the service.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and national policies pertaining to the role.
Professional supervision skills including staff supervision, performance management, service planning and strategic planning.
2. Communication and Interpersonal
Strong communication and influencing skills.
Excellent report and presentation writing skills with an ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner.
3. Evaluating Information and Judging Situations
Proven ability in leading on the design, delivery and implementation of a high-quality, person-centred service.
Commitment to the evaluation of practical outcomes and quality service provision.
Promotes collaborative working relationships as well as having the ability to work independently and exercise a high degree of professional autonomy
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to empathise with and treat residents and families, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect.
4. Planning and Organising
The ability to plan and organise effectively
The ability to operate proactively and independently in a complex and demanding setting and environment.
5. Leadership and Teamwork
Proven experience in positive leadership and teamwork.
Strong stakeholder management skills and experience.
Demonstrates a commitment to managing and developing self and others in a busy working environment

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