Dietician - Part-time - Wexford

Dietitian – Wexford - Part-time

On behalf of our client, we are currently recruiting for a Dietitian for Wexford. This is a part-time permanent at 17.5 hours, spilt into 2 days or 2.5 days etc - flexible . salary above is pro rata from full time role.

Description

This roles are to 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 clinic in Wexford. 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

Qualifications Required

B.Sc. Human Nutrition and Dietetics recognised by the Department of Health

Diploma in Dietetics and Nutrition from Dublin Institute of Technology/BDA Renal Course or equivalent

Or

Qualification equivalent to (a) and (b) as above

Candidates with qualifications from outside of the Republic of Ireland, must provide evidence that qualifications have been validated by the Dept of Health.

Be Registered or Eligible for registration with CORU as a Dietitian

Proficiency in the English language is mandatory

Experience Required

1-2 years post-graduate relevant work experience in dietetics.

Professional Knowledge

Would be advantageous to have knowledge of renal dietetics and renal replacement therapies. 

Provide evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.

Clinical Competencies

Deliver a quality service and is patient and customer – centered 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

For full job spec and information please send your CV to ldunne@thornshaw.com or call Linda at 01 2784703. Thornshaw Scientific is a division of the CPL Group of companies.