********PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM FULLY, CV'S ARE NOT ACCEPTED********** Principal Duties and Responsibilities The Dietitian, Senior Paediatrics will: Professional /Clinical · Provide high quality clinical nutrition services to clients under the care of UHW Paediatric Diabetes and general paediatric services.
· Develop, implement and monitor a plan of care, based on assessment of the patients' nutritional needs.
· Liaise with the multidisciplinary team, staff colleagues and dietitians in other acute settings and in Primary Care as appropriate to ensure continuity and safe care of all patients.
· Ensure appropriate discharge planning in conjunction with patient's families/carers and the multidisciplinary team.
· Liaise with catering staff regarding the provision of therapeutic diets.
· Work within own scope of professional competence in line with principles of best practice, professional conduct and clinical governance.
· Prioritise and manage a patient caseload according to the needs of the department and service.
· Recognise the need for effective self management of workload, available time and resources.
· Work in a manner that maintains patient/client confidentiality and that upholds the client's and families/carers trust.
· To provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence and to take lead in the provision of service during cover/ leave.
· Be responsible for the organisation, co ordination, provision and evaluation of the nutrition & dietetic services to patients and their families within their designated speciality.
· Develop and implement policies, protocols, guidelines and care plans, as required for the benefit of best nutrition practice in providing for the dietetic needs of the patient therefore, abiding by national
strategies and policies in order to maintain best practice in their assigned area.
· Participate in audit, research and other quality improvement projects that maintain high quality services.
· Assist in the development of diet sheets and nutrition education material in collaboration with colleagues.
· Provide evidence-based nutrition training to health care professionals/colleagues as appropriate.
· Contribute to development, implementation and evaluation of standards and policies within the hospital and the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics.
· Comply with professional, CORU, hospital and department policies, procedures and standards of care.
· Initiate and/or participate in initiatives within their specialist area or the department in general, that enhance the standard of care to clients.
· Maintain professional standards with regard to patient and data confidentiality.
· Promote a high standard of service, which respects the role of other health professionals and works in accordance with relevant codes of practice and clinical governance.
· Know the limits of their practice and when to seek advice or refer to another health professional.
· Contribute to the development and implementation of database, information and audit systems and shared care arrangements.
· Provide leadership to Staff Grade Dietitians through the process of professional supervision, mentoring and tutoring with a view to enabling the dietitian to identify areas for skill development.
· Represent the clinical nutrition & dietetic service at meetings committees and project work.
· Promote a culture that values equality, diversity and respect in the work place.
· Comply with the Dietitian's Registration Board Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics.
Ongoing Professional Education · Maintain professional knowledge on relevant scientific research and practice development.
· Maintain standards of practice and levels of clinical knowledge by participating in continuous professional development initiatives and attendance at relevant courses as appropriate in line with CORU
requirements
· Act as a resource by participating in the education and training of dietetic colleagues, other health professionals and service user groups as required.
· Participate in the development and evaluation of nutrition education resource material.
· Attend mandatory training programmes ensuring it is up to date at all times.
(Child First /Manual Handling / Fire safety).
· Supervise the work of staff grade dietitians when required.
· Provide induction and mentoring to professional colleagues.
· Manage, participate and play a key role in the training of student Dietitians.
· Engage in career and personal development planning in collaboration with the Dietitian Manager or another nominated person.
· Engage in professional supervision and reflective practice.
· Engage in career and personal development planning in collaboration with the Dietitian Manager or designated other person.
Health & Safety · Comply with and contribute to the development of policies, procedures and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards.
· Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others.
· Be aware of risk management issues, identify risks and take appropriate action.
· Report any adverse incidents or near misses.
· Adhere to HSE policies in relation to the procurement, care and safety of any equipment supplied for the fulfilment of duty.
· Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements with regard to Quality, Risk and Safety.
· Participate and co operate with the Hospital Quality, Risk and Safety initiatives as required.
· Participate and co operate with internal and external evaluations of hospital structures, services and processes as required, including but not limited to, the National Hygiene Audit, National Decontamination
Audit, Health and Safety Audits and other audits specified by the HSE or other regulatory authorities.
· To initiate, support and implement quality improvement initiatives in their area which are in keeping with the hospitals quality, risk and safety requirements.
· Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and
Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.
· To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.
Administrative · Provide supervision to assigned Staff Grade Dietitians/appropriate others and co-ordinate service delivery.
· Contribute to policy development, performance monitoring, business planning and budgetary control as advised by the Dietitian Manager or designated other person.
· Prepare progress reports/statistics as required and in line with agreed templates/business plans.
· Work towards and deliver on key performance indicators.
· Ensure the maintenance of appropriate records in accordance with organisational, departmental and professional requirements.
· Contribute to the development and oversee the implementation of information sharing protocols, audit systems, referral pathways, and share care arrangements.
· Maintain professional standards with regard to patient and data confidentiality.
· Keep up to date with organisational developments within the Irish Health Service.
· Carry out other duties appropriate to the post as required by the Dietitian Manager or designated other person.
· To deputise for the Dietitian Manager if required.
The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.