Job Description

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Clinical Dietitian to join our growing healthcare team. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based nutrition care across inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting patients in achieving their health goals and improving overall well-being.

You will play a key role in assessing nutritional needs, developing individualized care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to food service quality and patient education initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Duties

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nutrition care plans
• Manage a designated caseload across inpatient, outpatient, and community/home settings
• Provide evidence-based dietetic interventions aligned with best practice and DHA guidelines
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions and clinical decision-making
• Support health promotion and preventative nutrition programs

Patient Care & Education

• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients, families, and carers
• Encourage and support patients in achieving diet-related goals
• Deliver group education sessions and training where required
• Safeguard patient well-being by identifying and reporting any concerns

Food Service & Quality

• Collaborate with catering teams to ensure clinical nutrition requirements are met
• Support menu planning, recipe development, and meal quality inspections
• Ensure compliance with nutrition, safety, hygiene, and quality standards

Operational & Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
• Participate in audits, quality improvement, and service development initiatives
• Promote the dietetic service internally and externally
• Ensure adherence to hospital policies, DHA regulations, and professional standards

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Valid DHA License (Dietitian)
• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or Nutrition
• (or Health Science degree with Nutrition major + postgraduate qualification in Dietetics)

Experience

• Minimum of recent clinical experience within the last 2 years
• Experience in hospital or clinical healthcare settings preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical knowledge in nutrition assessment and dietetic interventions
• Excellent communication and counseling skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• High level of empathy and patient-centered approach
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and clinical documentation systems