Dietitian

The Coombe Hospital is one of the largest providers of women and newborn health care in the Republic of Ireland. We care for up to 10,000 pregnant women every year. In addition, over 1,000 newborns are admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Centre and over 8,000 adult surgical operations are performed. The hospital provides comprehensive care for women and newborns at local, regional and national levels.The hospital promotes and supports normality in pregnancy and child birth; the hospital als

The Coombe Hospital is one of the largest providers of women and newborn health care in the Republic of Ireland. We care for up to 10,000 pregnant women every year. In addition, over 1,000 newborns are admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Centre and over 8,000 adult surgical operations are performed. The hospital provides comprehensive care for women and newborns at local, regional and national levels.The hospital promotes and supports normality in pregnancy and child birth; the hospital als Show more

Skills and attributes

• communication and interpersonal skills
• Nutrition and dietetics

Description

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Identify and prioritise the requirements of the service within a constantly changing environment.
• Ensure a high standard of dietetic assessment and management and ensure that professional standards of practice are adhered to.
• Keep abreast of research and practice developments.
• Be aware of national policy, guidelines and consultations and in conjunction with the Dietitian Manager, develop local policies and care pathways within the specialist area.
• Actively engage with relevant special interest groups and research-associated bodies, as appropriate.
• Serve on local or national committees to promote nutrition and dietetic practice.
• Work collaboratively with dietitians outside the Coombe to ensure optimal standards are maintained.

Please see full job desfription for a complete list of responsibilities & accountabilities

Coombe Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer