Dietitian - Renal Care

My client, a global provider of pharmaceutical, medical devices and healthcare solutions are currently looking to recruit Dieticians to work as part of their Dialysis Team. This is a part-time permanent position based in their state-of-the-art healthcare facilities in Wexford and Portlaoise.

Role and Responsibilities

·      To work at a professional level in renal medicine, it is necessary for the dietitian to be both clinically competent within this specialist area as well as achieving general senior competencies. 

·      Clinically and professionally manage the nutritional care and dietetic requirements of our patients diagnosed with renal failure in collaboration with our Clinical Nurse Managers in our clinics in Wexford and Portlaoise.

·      Managing the nutritional care of patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) requires complex dietary manipulation to achieve outcomes that support maximising the patients’ medical and nutritional status and avoiding nutrition related complications/disease progression.

·      Deliver a quality service and is patient-centred at all times.

·      Ability to plan and organise service delivery.

·      Excellent communication skills

·      Demonstrates continuous learning and development.

·      Ability to use problem-solving process to best meet the needs of patients and the service.

·      Ability to develop evidence-based policies and protocols for optimal nutritional and dietetic management of patients.

Experience Required

3 years post-graduate relevant work experience in renal care is essential.

Professional Knowledge

·      Demonstrates knowledge of renal dietetics and renal replacement therapies. Provides haemodialysis patients with nutritional care based on evidence best practice appropriate to their requirements.

·      An excellent working knowledge of renal related guidelines.

·      Provide evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.

For a full Job Spec and to apply for this role please call Katie on +353 1 895 5770 or e-mail kgarry@thornshaw.com

Thornshaw Scientific Recruitment is a leading Irish provider of specialist Scientific Recruitment. Part of the CPL Group. www.thornshaw.com Tel: +353 1 2784671