Dietician

Role overviewThe hospital is looking for a qualified Dietician to work within the Dietetics department and report to the Branch Manager. The role involves patient-focused nutrition planning, counselling, documentation, and coordination with clinical teams in line with scheduled duty requirements.Role detailsDepartment: DieteticsPosition: DieticianReporting to: Branch ManagerQualification: Post graduation in Nutrition & DieteticsExperience: 3 to 5 yearsDuty hours: As per scheduled requirementsKey responsibilitiesThe Dietician will support inpatient and outpatient care by assessing dietary needs, preparing suitable meal plans, and guiding patients and their families on nutrition-related matters. The role also includes maintaining records, coordinating with the healthcare team, and supporting quality and compliance practices within the department.In-patient careConduct daily rounds in the IPD and prepare diet plans for admitted patients.Provide nutrition counselling to both IPD and OPD patients.Check and taste meals prepared for patients to ensure suitability.Oversee tray arrangement and meal service for patients.Meet newly admitted patients and handle their dietary assessment.Follow the IPD workflow process and complete the related records accurately.Patient care and counsellingPrepare meal menus for IPD patients.Create appropriate diet plans based on guidance from the Medical Coordinator.Educate discharged patients and their families on the recommended diet to continue at home.Process, documentation, and qualitySupport the functioning and supervision of the Dietetics department.Share ideas and inputs that help improve departmental operations.Contribute to the development of the IPD patient flow process.Create patient education content and materials.Help implement and document NABH policies and related compliance requirements.Give priority to emergency cases and coordinate with consultants and the relevant departments as needed.Maintain accurate departmental records and documentation.Handle all patient, staff, and business-related information with strict confidentiality.Participate in quality assurance and quality control activities.Take on additional duties when required by work demands.Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.Additional informationEmployment type: Full-timeWork location: On-site