Lead Dietitian

Position Overview

Clinical Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth delivery of inpatient and outpatient dietetic services, based on evidence-based practice
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient nutrition needs, including enteral feeding services
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and carers, respecting confidentiality, dignity, culture, and beliefs
• Provide health education to patients and families to promote healthy lifestyles
• Maintain accurate patient records in line with DHA and organizational standards

Leadership & Professional Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership to the dietetic team, supporting and supervising junior staff
• Conduct training, induction, and appraisals; ensure compliance with statutory/mandatory training
• Represent the dietetic profession in MDT meetings and working group
• Support practice development, audits, and research to strengthen evidence-based car
• Promote dietetic services within the organization and wider community

Operational & Administrative Responsibilities

• Organising daily, weekly, and monthly team schedule
• Oversee hospital catering standards to meet clinical nutrition requirements
• Manage stock levels and requisitions for nutritional products
• Ensure safe use of all dietetic equipment and compliance with infection control
• Prepare diet sheets, teaching materials, and service literature
• Maintain statistical records for service evaluation and improvement

Communication & Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, catering, and MDT colleagues to deliver holistic care
• Use effective communication skills to engage patients and families, often dealing with complex or sensitive information
• ***Education, Qualification and Experience***

Education & Qualifications

• Dubai Health Authority (DHA) license
• Bachelor’s degree Dietetics or Bachelor’s degree in a related health science field with a concentration in dietetics and Post-graduate training (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Dietetics

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in a related field
• For Managerial roles, at least 2 years of experience in a Senior role within healthcare administration or hospital support services