Dietitian – Paediatrics
Dietitian
Medforce are looking for a Dietitian to provide high-quality, evidence-based nutrition assessment, intervention, and education across the community, supporting individuals and groups to improve health outcomes, manage clinical conditions, and promote long-term wellbeing. This is a Children’s Disability Team in South City Dublin and I will accept applications from Staff or Senior
Responsibilities of Dietitian
- Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments including dietary history, anthropometrics, biochemical data, and clinical indicators.
- Develop individualized nutrition care plans aligned with clinical needs, cultural considerations, and patient goals.
- Provide therapeutic dietary advice for a range of conditions, such as:
- malnutrition and unintentional weight loss
- diabetes management
- gastrointestinal disorders
- cardiovascular disease
- obesity and overweight
- food allergies and intolerances
- enteral nutrition support
- Monitor patient progress, adjust care plans, and ensure continuity of care.
- Deliver group education programs, workshops, and community-based health promotion initiatives.
- Create accessible nutrition resources, including written materials, meal plans, and public education content.
- Support community initiatives addressing food insecurity, healthy eating habits, and lifestyle behavior change.
- Work collaboratively with the CDNT’s nurses, social workers, community health workers, and physicians.
- Participate in case conferences, care-planning meetings, and joint clinics.
- Provide nutrition expertise to the wider team to improve holistic patient care.
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation following organizational and professional guidelines.
- Adhere to ethical standards, safeguarding policies, and patient confidentiality regulations.
- Engage in continuous professional development and maintain registration with relevant dietetic regulatory bodies.
- Contribute to service evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based practice updates.
- Assist in the development and evaluation of nutrition programs targeting high-risk populations.
- Support data collection, audit processes, and reporting requirements for CDNT operations.
- Participate in training and mentoring for students, volunteers, or junior staff.
Requirements of Dietitian
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dietetics or Nutrition & Dietetics.
- Registration with CORU
- Strong clinical nutrition knowledge and experience in community or outpatient settings.
- Excellent communication, motivational interviewing, and education skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to culturally responsive care and health equity.
To apply please click below or contact jreid@medforce.ie
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