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Human Resources Department, St. John’s Hospital

Dietitian Staff Grade

 All accidents within the Department must be reported immediately.

 Infection Control Policies must be adhered to.

 In line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 all staff must

comply with all safety regulations and audits.

 In line with the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004, smoking

within the Hospital Building is not permitted.

 Hospital dress/uniform code must be adhered to.

 Provide information that meets the need of Senior Management.

 Be familiar and comply with lifting & handling techniques.

 Be familiar with the Hospital’s Major Emergency Plan and Fire Plan.

Accountability

The Staff Grade Dietitian will:

 Report for duty on time and at the designated place of duty as prescribed by the

Senior Dietitian.

 Take direction and guidance from Senior Dietitian in relation to all duties and

human resources issues at all times.

 Facilitate and encourage good industrial relations at all times.

 Recognise the needs and importance of patient services.

 Be aware of accountability and responsibility in order to assist in the delivery

of the highest standard of therapeutic clinical nutritionist services in a

professional and compassionate manner to every person who avails of the

hospitals’ services.

 Required to bring to the attention of the immediate Supervisor any difficulties

or problems encountered in the performance of their work.

The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and

consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post,

which may be assigned to him/her from time to time. Flexibility must be exercised in dealing

with new situations and emergencies.

This job description indicates the main responsibilities and duties of the post and is

subject to review and amendment to reflect the changing needs of the hospital

service. The extent and speed of change in the delivery of health care is such that

adaptability is essential. The incumbent will be required to establish, maintain,

enhance and develop their professional knowledge, skills and aptitudes in order to

respond to a developing service situation.

I have read the above job description. I confirm that I clearly understand and

agree to adhere/comply with the job description.

SIGNED:

____________________________________________

Employee

DATE:_________________

February 2016

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