Senior Dietitian, Galway University Hospitals County: Galway
HSE Area: HSE West & North West Region
Staff Category: Health and Social Care Professionals
Contract Type: Permanent, Whole Time
Internal/External: External
Proposed Interview Dates: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date.
Candidates will normally be given at least one week's notice of interview.
The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.
Location of Post: The Nutrition & Dietetic department, Galway University Hospitals, is a growing team of Clinical Specialist, senior and basic grade dietitians.
Working as a unified team across two sites, we have a structured basic grade rotation in place and we are a Practice Education site for the University of Limerick.GUH dietitians work across University Hospital Galway and Merlin Park University Hospital, and across a variety of teams including paediatrics, neonatology, diabetes, bariatrics, haematology / medical oncology / radiation oncology, critical care, renal, surgical, and medical teams.
GUH Nutrition & Dietetic Department is a friendly and welcoming department that offers relevant training opportunities appropriate to the role and supports and encourages CPD.The department operates flexible hours that help promote a positive work-life balance.
We also facilitate internal re-assignment, according to local departmental guidelines.Current Vacancies Include: G9260 Adult Haematology Oncology 1wte vacancy: This is a great opportunity to join an expanding team of dietitians working in cancer care across Galway University Hospitals.
The post holder will be part of a team of 3 senior dietitians providing a dietetic service to patients attending GUH.
G8827 Adult Diabetes Ambulatory Care: 1wte vacancy: This is a great opportunity to work with an enthusiastic Multidisciplinary Team in the largest diabetes centre in the Saolta group.
The post holder will work with patients with Type 1 Diabetes on MDI and hybrid closed loop insulin pumps, newly diagnosed patients with type 1 diabetes, and complex patients with type 2 diabetes.
There is also a transition and young adult clinic.
The centre has a large insulin pump cohort and is a DAFNE centre.
DAFNE training will be provided if needed.
The post holder will work alongside a well-established multi-disciplinary team where there is a strong culture of education, teamwork, and learning.
There are many opportunities to upskill with weekly education seminars, support from experienced dietetic staff, and a culture of learning in the unit.
This post is ideal for someone who has an interest in Diabetes and wants to consolidate their learning in this specialty within a dynamic and supportive team.
A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. A high level of clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice is required to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role in the Clinical Areas chosen.
Any specific requirements for individual posts will be indicated at the "expression of interest" stage.
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