26UHWA1009 Clinical Specialist Dietitian (Renal)

University Hospital Waterford•Waterford, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Specialist Dietitian – Renal will be highly competent in assessing and treating a wide range of clinical presentations relevant to a renal patient cohort. They will develop, implement, and monitor a plan of care based on the patients’ nutritional needs. This role is responsible for the organization, provision, and evaluation of nutrition and dietetic services to renal service users/patients attending UHW. The dietitian will develop an evidence-based nutritional care pathway for renal patients, covering inpatient and day services, and organizing appropriate follow-up through integration with community services or other acute centers. They will attend ward rounds/safety huddles, prioritize and manage patient caseloads, and manage clinical risk. The role requires maintaining professional standards as set by CORU and acting as a positive and supportive specialist team leader in renal dietetics. This includes leading change management, improving service delivery, and taking lead on designated projects. The dietitian will provide expert opinion and advice to colleagues and other health professionals, and be involved in quality improvement initiatives, audit, and clinical research. They will liaise with catering staff, stay informed about national policies, and serve on relevant committees. Ensuring the privacy and dignity of service users is paramount. Duties are to be undertaken in collaboration with the dietitian manager and align with organizational strategic goals. The role also involves promoting equality, diversity, and respect in the workplace.

Requirements

Highly competent in assessing and treating a wide range of clinical presentations relevant to a renal patient cohort.
Ability to develop, implement, and monitor a plan of care based on patients’ nutritional needs.
Responsibility for the organization, provision, and evaluation of nutrition and dietetic services to renal service users/patients.
Ability to develop an evidence-based nutritional care pathway for renal patients.
Willingness to attend ward rounds/safety huddles.
Ability to prioritize and manage patient caseloads.
Ability to self-manage workload, time, and resources effectively.
Willingness to provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
Ability to manage clinical risk within own caseload and designated team.
Maintain professional standards in accordance with CORU requirements.
Ensure a high standard of dietetic assessment and management.
Act as a positive and supportive specialist team leader.
Ability to lead and facilitate change management and service improvement.
Ability to lead on relevant designated projects, initiatives, or duties.
Ability to develop and maintain high standards of clinical practice.
Provide expert opinion, advice, and guidance to colleagues and other health professionals.
Initiate and be actively involved in continuously improving service quality through audit, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical research.
Ability to benchmark and assure the quality of the dietetic service.
Liaise with catering staff regarding therapeutic diets.
Awareness of national policies, guidelines, and consultations.
Ability to develop local policies and care pathways.
Actively engage with relevant national and research-associated bodies.
Willingness to serve on local or national committees.
Ensure the privacy and dignity of service users is respected.
Promote a culture that values equality, diversity, and respect in the workplace.
Provide leadership to senior & staff grade dietitians through supervision, coaching, and tutoring.
Contribute to the education of colleagues in renal services.
Identify own personal and professional development needs, including mandatory training.
Maintain professional knowledge on relevant scientific research and practice development.
Engage with professional disciplines & academic institutions.
Actively participate in a structured continuous professional development (CPD) process.
Promote the professional and personal development of staff.
Promote objective setting, effective performance management, and team-based performance management.
Ensure a clinical supervision program is available to staff.
Disseminate advanced clinical practice guidelines.
Produce current, clear, evidence-based resources for patients, carers, and health professionals.
Act as a resource, both regionally and nationally.
Oversee and play a key role in the practice education of student dietitians.
Work in a safe manner with due care for self and others.
Liaise with line manager and other departments to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
Promote a safe working environment in accordance with Health and Safety legislation.
Implement agreed policies, procedures, and safe professional practice.
Actively participate in risk management issues, identify risks, and take appropriate action.
Document and report adverse incidents, near misses, hazards, and accidents.
Adhere to HSE policies regarding the procurement, care, and safety of equipment.
Set and monitor performance standards.
Work towards and deliver on key performance indicators and outcome measures.
Develop innovative models of dietetic care and service delivery.
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders regarding the strategic direction of the service.
Analyze service demands and develop the dietetic team in line with evolving requirements.
Negotiate strategic plans for service delivery.
Take responsibility for achieving service delivery targets.
Identify and prioritize service requirements in a constantly changing environment.
Manage day-to-day operations of the service, including scheduling and staff assignment.
Facilitate change where necessary to maintain services at an optimal level.
Be involved in the collection, processing, and analysis of data for research and national resources.
Ensure compliance with high standards of documentation, including service user files.
Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards.
Comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining HIQA standards.
Support, promote, and actively participate in sustainable energy, water, and waste initiatives.

Responsibilities

Assess and treat a wide range of clinical presentations relevant to a renal patient cohort.
Develop, implement, and monitor a plan of care based on patients’ nutritional needs.
Organize, provide, and evaluate nutrition and dietetic services to renal patients.
Develop an evidence-based nutritional care pathway for renal patients.
Attend ward rounds/safety huddles for interdisciplinary communication.
Prioritize and manage patient caseloads according to departmental needs.
Effectively self-manage workload, time, and resources.
Provide cover for colleagues during absences and lead service provision during cover/leave.
Manage clinical risk within own caseload and designated team.
Maintain professional standards in accordance with CORU requirements.
Ensure a high standard of dietetic assessment and management.
Act as a positive and supportive specialist team leader in renal dietetics.
Lead and facilitate change management and service improvement in renal dietetics.
Lead on relevant designated projects, initiatives, or duties.
Develop and maintain high standards of clinical practice.
Provide expert opinion, advice, and guidance to dietetic colleagues, medical team members, and other health professionals.
Initiate and be actively involved in continuously improving service quality through audit, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical research.
Seek ways to benchmark and assure the quality of the dietetic service.
Liaise with catering staff regarding therapeutic diets.
Be aware of national policies, guidelines, and consultations, and develop local policies and care pathways.
Actively engage with relevant national and research-associated bodies.
Serve on local or national committees to promote nutrition and dietetic practice.
Ensure the privacy and dignity of service users is respected.
Carry out any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.
Promote a culture that values equality, diversity, and respect in the workplace.
Provide leadership to senior & staff grade dietitians through professional supervision, clinical supervision, coaching, and tutoring.
Contribute to the education of colleagues in renal services.
Identify and meet personal and professional development needs, including mandatory training.
Maintain professional knowledge on relevant scientific research and practice development.
Engage with professional disciplines & academic institutions.
Actively participate in a structured continuous professional development (CPD) process.
Promote the professional and personal development of staff.
Promote objective setting, effective performance management, and team-based performance management.
Ensure a clinical supervision program is available to staff.
Disseminate advanced clinical practice guidelines.
Produce current, clear, evidence-based resources for patients, carers, and health professionals.
Act as a resource, both regionally and nationally.
Oversee and play a key role in the practice education of student dietitians.
Work in a safe manner with due care for self and others.
Liaise with line manager and other departments to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
Promote a safe working environment in accordance with Health and Safety legislation.
Implement agreed policies, procedures, and safe professional practice.
Actively participate in risk management issues, identify risks, and take appropriate action.
Document and report adverse incidents, near misses, hazards, and accidents.
Adhere to HSE policies regarding the procurement, care, and safety of equipment.
Set and monitor performance standards.
Work towards and deliver on key performance indicators and outcome measures.
Develop innovative models of dietetic care and service delivery.
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders regarding the strategic direction of the service.
Analyze service demands and develop the dietetic team in line with evolving requirements.
Negotiate strategic plans for service delivery.
Take responsibility for achieving service delivery targets.
Identify and prioritize service requirements in a changing environment.
Manage day-to-day operations of the service, including scheduling and staff assignment.
Facilitate change to maintain services at an optimal level.
Be involved in the collection, processing, and analysis of data for research and national resources.
Ensure compliance with high standards of documentation, including service user files.
Have a working knowledge of HIQA Standards and comply with associated HSE protocols.
Support, promote, and actively participate in sustainable energy, water, and waste initiatives.