Dietitian
DEPARTMENT FUNCTION(S)
,. Major Duties and Responsibilities
(.) SPECIFIC (80%)
I. Clinical Dietetics (refer to Appendix A for more details)
.I educate clients with evidence-based nutritional principles and applied
dietetics
2 maintain and/or improve the nutritional status of in-patients
3 assist to evaluate hospital food supply and to suggest healthier food
o ptio n s
.4 communicate effectiveIy patient's nutritional care information for
seamless service during hospitalization and after discharge
2. Administration
2.1 assist in the design of clinical pathways and procedures for monitoring
nutritional issues
2.2 plan and organize resources to achieve effective nutritional care policy in
allocated wards and dietetics specialties
2.3 assist in monitoring the performance of dietetic interns and polylechnic
student attachments
2.4 assist in the enhancement of established protocols and standards to
achieve departmental goals
2.5 participate in quality service-related activities (system procedures)
pertaining to hospital and department - ISO 9002, ISO I 4000, SixSigma Processes, People Developer Standards, Balanced Score Card,
JOB
CLASSIFICATION
JOB GRADE
EFFECTIVE DATE
REVISION DATE
Exempt
JG12
I Mar 20 I O
I November 2020
Joint Commission International Accreditation, Competency Certification
with recognized dietetic organisations
3. Foodservice
3.1 Iiaise with Foodservice colleagues on therapeutic diet requirements and
meal delivery
3.2 assist in the evaluation of new dietetic products for clinical use and
foodservice use
4. Financial Management
4.1 Maintain records of patient-related statistics for patient charging system
4.2 Contain cost I expenditure within department al budget
5. Personal Management
5. I observe the YH's Basics and values
5.2 observe patient confidentiality appropriateIy
5.3 support actively the local dietetics professional body (Singapore Nutrition
& Dietetic Association)
5.4 support actively at least one non-profitable organization as a volunteer
dietitian
5.5 communicate effectiveIy (focused, flexible, dynamic, sensitive) with
hospital colleagues and non-KTPH dietitians/ nutritionist
5.6 up hold dietetic professionalism by maintaining optimum physical health
5.7 embrace continuous improvements as our way of life by improving and
refining work performance on a daily basis
6. Education & Research
6.1 interpret, evaluate and utilize current research related to nutritional care
in dietetic specialties
6.2 contribute and review regularly nutrition-related and health promoting
materials available for internal and public access
6.2. I in-house and external education materials
6.2.21ayman publications
6.2.3 newspapers
6.2.4 intranet and internet
6.3 Participate in nutrition-worthy projects within department or with other
healthcare teams where appropriate
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(by GENERAL (20%)
I. Miscellaneous
1.1 Participate in training programmes as may be required
1.2 Participate in non-dietetic activities supported by the hospital as may be
required - commemorative functions, gardening, staff health screening,
book review
1.3 Support good working relationship and team spirit with colleagues
1.4 Cover the duties of department colleagues as may be required
1.5 Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department