Clinical Dietician

The Dietitian is responsible for contributing to the smooth running of inpatient and outpatient dietetic services across the hospital and its satellite clinics, while maintaining professional accountability for their own caseload in a range of settings, including patient homes when required. The role involves assessing nutritional needs, dietary restrictions, and health plans to design and implement evidence-based care plans, offering counseling and education to individuals and groups to enhance quality of life. The Dietitian also collaborates closely with catering services to ensure that patients’ clinical nutrition needs are consistently met, oversees food service operations to maintain nutritional, safety, sanitation, and quality standards, and contributes to recipe development, menu planning, and quality inspection of meals. With a compassionate and patient-centered approach, the Dietitian supports patients and carers in achieving health goals, promoting social inclusion and well-being, and ensuring a positive image of the Dietetic Service and the organization at all times.  RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Responsibilities * Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the needs of patients on an ongoing basis in both inpatient and outpatient settings. * Be accountable for a designated caseload. * Undertake dietetic assessments and provide evidence-based and best practice dietetic interventions. * Assess and manage risk effectively in clinical and community settings, including patients’ own homes. * Liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure patient needs are met and services are delivered in accordance with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) care guidelines. * Develop and implement individual and/or group dietetic interventions, in collaboration with patients and the MDT, to achieve therapeutic goals. * Monitor and evaluate treatment to measure progress and modify dietary intervention plans for effectiveness. * Provide reports on patient progress at clinical meetings and participate in multidisciplinary decision-making. * Undertake health promotion activities. * Advise on food provision in inpatient settings. * Report adverse incidents in line with organisational policy and participate in the investigation process. * Develop and maintain hospital catering standards and ensure compliance. Patient Contact & Education * Support patients, caretakers, and relatives, involving them in care where appropriate, and provide health education as required. * Engage patients in dietetic-related tasks and encourage them compassionately to achieve identified goals. * Provide advice, education, and training to patients, carers, and healthcare staff involved in patient care. * Represent the dietetic profession in team meetings and working groups. * Promote the dietetic service to the wider population. * Take responsibility for recognising signs of potential harm, abuse, or neglect, reporting concerns promptly and safeguarding children at risk. Other Responsibilities * Perform any additional duties reasonably assigned by the organization or line manager, even if not explicitly listed in this job description, to meet operational needs and support specific objectives of your department and organization * Comply with all organizational and departmental policies, procedures, legal requirements, and applicable regulations at all times, and take personal responsibility to read, understand, follow and keep updated with the latest versions. * Avoid and report any actions that may cause financial loss, reputational damage, or breach of trust to the organization, including fraud, dishonesty, or misrepresentation, which may result in disciplinary action, termination, and legal liability. * Maintain confidentiality of all organizational, patient, client, and employee information in accordance with policies and laws.   QUALIFICATIONS 1. Education & Qualifications * UAE Medical Health Authority License (DHA). * Bachelors in Bachelor of Science in Dietetics or 1. Bachelor’s degree in Health Science with a major in Nutrition (Please see table below) And Post-graduate diploma or master in Dietetics 2.   3. Experience * Has worked within an appropriate service environment within the last 2 years. Training, Knowledge & Skills * Awareness and understanding of King’s College Hospital (KCH) policies and initiatives. * Resuscitation Certificate as per the specialty& Demonstrable ongoing and active Continues Personal Development (CPD) * Supports quality patient care by showing empathy, maintaining patient dignity, and following proper protocols. * Supports and guides junior team members, offering advice and assistance if required. * Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality and discretion, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. * Proficient in basic computer applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), with the ability to manage digital documentation and communication effectively. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and stakeholders. * Highly self-motivated with strong internal work standards; sets realistic goals for self and supports others in achieving team objectives. * Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, ensuring goals are met in dynamic environments. * Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage unexpected issues and identify when to escalate. * Maintains professional and personal credibility across all staff groups. * Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced work environment. *