EDUCATION, TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

• To work in close co-operation with the catering department to ensure clients nutritional needs are met.
• To act as a resource by participating in the education and training of dietetic colleagues, other health professionals and client groups as required
• To design, prepare and evaluate suitable educational resources used for both client and professional education
• To play an active role in the training and development of undergraduate dietitians and nutritionists
• To participate
• To maintain appropriate referral patterns and systems of prioritisation for this client group
• To maintain a portfolio of ‘Continuous Professional Development’.
• To be an active member of the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics at Beaumont Hospital participating in departmental developments and attending regular staff and continuing professional development meetings
• To be actively involved in professional clinical groups, specifically those relating to their assigned clinical area
• To initiate and/or participate in departmental and multidisciplinary initiatives which develop services that enhance the standard of care to clients

ACCOUNTABILITY:

The Senior Dietitian will report to the Dietitian Manager In Charge III for dietetic clinical governance, attendance and service performance management.
Qualifications: