Dietitian 1-Clinical Dietetics SKMC - UAE National

Job Description

Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) through a multi-disciplinary approach for inpatients and or outpatients in Health Care Facilities / Homecare/ Kidney Care and or Ambulatory Healthcare Services.

MNT is implemented according to the American Dietetic Association (ADA) Nutrition Care Process (NCP) which provides a framework for the Clinical Dietitians to individualize care, taking into account the patient’s needs and values and using the best scientific evidence available to make decisions.

Responsibilities

ADMINISTRATIVE

Encourages teamwork by creating an environment of empowerment and accountability

May supervise and liaise with Food Service related to therapeutic diets, therapeutic projects and education on therapeutic diets

Implements Departmental standards of practice

Able to utilize marketing techniques and participation in revenue generation, where appropriate

May be responsible in maintaining sufficient inventory of nutrition consumable items, general material management and equipment required for patient care and performance of duties

CLINICAL DUTIES/ MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY

Responsible for Medical Nutrition Therapy and thus assess patients using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) which is a systematic approach to providing high-quality nutrition care. The NCP consists of four distinct, interrelated steps: Nutrition Assessment, Nutrition Diagnosis, Nutrition Intervention, and Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation.

Responsible to individualize and evaluate care and service processes within organization systems specific to the discipline of nutrition and dietetics.

Documenting a comprehensive assessment for all consulted and referred patients as per facility policies and procedures.

Discuss and/or refer complex cases to Senior Dietitians/Supervisor for guidance to ensure high-quality evidence based nutrition care.

Responsible to update nutritional standards of care and procedures for the facility and to promote evidence based guidelines.

Being an active member of a nutrition practice group / association for the areas of work concentration.

Liaising with ward and food service management and staff concerning nutritional care plan, goals and dietary requirements of inpatients on a daily basis

May liase with Food Service on preparation of therapeutic diets, ordering appropriate menus and additional/alternative food products for individual patients

Communicating complex sensitive information in an understandable form to patients, carers, medical, nursing and food service using negotiation, counseling and behavioral change skills. This will frequently involve clients/carers who have complex emotional, physical and psychological problems

Communicating goals and progress of nutritional care plan to referring health care professionals by writing in medical case notes, file where applicable, letter to medical practitioner or verbal communication

Plan and organize provision of Nutritional items for patients being discharged on enteral (tube) feeding. May liaise with Long Term Facilities and their healthcare team to communicate nutritional plan of care.

QUALITY AND SAFETY

Follow the Department of Health Abu Dhabi’s Standards of Practice

Clinical Dietitian are required to maintain Registration/license as required by the Department of Health Abu Dhabi

Demonstrates accountability for the proper use of patients’ protected health information

Research should be evidence based medicine, clinical research on human subjects within the realm of: national laws, international and local standards and guidelines, and accreditation standard requirement, by adopting the highest ethical and human subject protection criteria.

Conducting research must comply with the guidelines of local regulatory bodies such as Department of Health, Abu Dhabi.

Prepare and participate in accreditation activities. Identifying opportunities for improvement Promoting and maintaining quality in all services and ensure continuous quality improvement measures are in place

Follow facility approved reference guidelines or follow the Academy of Nutrition, ASPEN and ESPEN nutritional guidelines

Participate in Facility Quality Improvement Projects

EDUCATION Communicating in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family and other medical personnel as necessary to obtain information for nutrition diagnosis, nutrition assessment, intervention, monitoring and evaluation to explain procedures, clarify orders and communicate status

Able to establish rapport with clients/patients or groups when conducting nutrition education in an environment that enhances nutrition education outcomes

Planning and delivering training and education sessions for facility and department staff

Acting as a preceptor of dietetics or other students. Instructing and training dietetic interns, when applicable

Developing and presenting seminars or lectures for health professionals or students

Participating in departmental education projects and presentations annually

Writing, preparing and reviewing new nutrition education material

Utilizing varied techniques to educate patients regarding nutrition goals

Qualifications

Qualification :- Required:

• BSc degree in Nutrition & Dietetics from an accredited
  
  

program

• AND Current National license
  
  

Desired

MSc in relevant clinical field (will reduce 1 year from the

Required Years Of Experience)

• Active member of a nutrition society or Association
  
  

About Us

Abu Dhabi Healthcare Company (SEHA) is the largest and most comprehensive healthcare network in the UAE that was established in 2007 with the objective of operating all public hospitals and clinics across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

SEHA is committed to delivering world-class healthcare services using the most advanced diagnostics and systems across its network of public healthcare centers and hospitals in addition to partnering with global leaders in healthcare, including world renowned organizations such as the Mayo Clinic.

About The Team

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) is a flagship tertiary hospital in the UAE and the largest teaching medical center in Abu Dhabi. The hospital has pioneered multiple innovative medical technologies locally and regionally, establishing itself as a market leader and setting new benchmarks for the sector. Major achievements include; the first Transplant Center in the UAE and the sole provider of paediatric transplant services in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the largest Cardiac Science program for paediatrics and adults and the only Paediatric Cardiac Surgery Program in Abu Dhabi, the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the region and outside the United States. SKMC is committed to providing exceptional and comprehensive adult surgical and medical services in its inpatient and outpatient facilities. SKMC also manages a Biosafety Level 3 Laboratory (BSL3) and a 125-bed Behavioural Sciences Pavilion, the largest mental care facility that provides adults and paediatrics services.

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