Senior Dietitian, EGH Planning Office - #1163705

The upcoming Eastern General Hospital (EGH) seeks to provide excellent healthcare and promote healing that is centred around each person. When operational, EGH will provide a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient clinical specialties and healthcare services covering emergency, acute and secondary care. EGH’s vision is to be a great hospital for the community and a great workplace for staff, and it seeks to do so by harnessing innovative technologies in patient care, journeying closely with patients and the community to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives, and being an employer of choice that empowers staff in their careers.

We are seeking for a highly motivated dietitian to join our dynamic team at Eastern General Hospital. The ideal candidate will have a passion for clinical nutrition, strong leadership abilities and a commitment in delivering quality patient care.

As a senior dietitian, you will

- Provide medical nutrition therapy for patients who require specific nutrition intervention to support their medical treatments.

- Supervise and mentor junior dietitians fostering their professional development.

- Educate students during their placements and participate in the teaching of healthcare professionals and the public.

- Engage in nutrition-related multidisciplinary projects and research within the hospital or with community partners

Requirements:

· Recognised degree or post-graduate qualification in Dietetics

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team

· A minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience is required preferably in clinical setting

· Fully vaccinated against COVID-19