Senior Metabolic Dietitian

• Provide expert nutrition care for obesity & bariatric patients.
• Collaborate with teams for optimal patient outcomes.
• Lead quality improvement & professional development efforts.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 3
Remuneration: $ 112,396 - $116,038 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 ( Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Blacktown Hospital

Where you'll be working 
Blacktown Hospital is situated in a rapidly growing, culturally diverse community, providing modern facilities aimed at enhancing staff experience and patient outcomes.

• State-of-the-art facilities designed for exceptional care.
• Teaching hospital offering university students a rich, supportive experience.
• Dedicated outdoor staff areas with landscaped gardens for well-being.
• Convenient access to Westpoint shopping center, just a 10-minute walk away.
• Parking options available: onsite parking for a small fee, all-day street parking, and close proximity to Blacktown train station.
• Discover more about our workplace culture by watching this short video: Hear from Our Staff.

What you'll be doing
Join our team to deliver high-quality Nutrition and Dietetic services within WSLHD, specialising in obesity and bariatric care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting nutritional assessments, interventions, and counselling.
• Supporting obesity and metabolic surgery patients at Blacktown Hospital.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.
• Contributing to quality improvement and professional development.
• Providing education and supervision to staff and students.

How to Apply 
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualifications:  Tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics, acceptable for membership of the Dietitians’ Association of Australia (DAA).

Selection Criteria:

1. Extensive post graduate experience in clinical nutrition and up to date knowledge of dietetic practice, with experience in both outpatient and inpatient service delivery.
2. Well-developed written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, effective time management and ability to prioritise workload.
3. High level computer skills, including experience in using CBORD Diet Office System and Cerner eMR or equivalent.
4. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning especially in the area of clinical specialty.
5. Ability to provide in-depth advice and education to enhance service delivery and guide and support others in service excellence, with the capacity to provide clinical supervision to other staff.
6. Demonstrated advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement, with the ability to work independently with minimal direct clinical supervision, but also effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
7. Ability to identify opportunities for improvement in clinical practice, develop and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff.
8. Ability to work a rotating roster, including weekends, public holidays and on call, if required.

Requisition ID: REQ555776
Applications Close: 11th March 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.  
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Caroline Cusack via Caroline.Cusack@health.nsw.gov.au