Date: April 2014 Job Title : Dietitian Department : Child Health Services Location : Waitemata DHB sites Reporting To : Team Leader Child Development Service Direct Reports : None Functional Relationships with : Internal Operations Manager, Child Health Unit Manager, Community Child Health Unit Manager, Child Health Child Development Service Team Leaders Child Development Service Team members WDHB Home Care for Kids Rangitira ward SCBU Clinical Leader Dietetics (Paediatrics) Professional and Clinical Leader - Dietitians WaitemataDHB Nutrition and Dietetics Services Cultural Case Workers Administration Staff External Referring agencies Starship Children s Hospital Team members Paediatric Medical and Health Services Statutory and voluntary Agencies Other child services (CCS Disability Action, Group Special Education, Ohomairangi, Schools, Pre-schools, etc) Parent groups WDHB and Auckland Regional Paediatric Dietitians Groups Purpose : To provide nutritional assessment, intervention, education and support for clients in community settings in WDHB To work as a member of an interdisciplinary team supporting an integrated health service for clients, families and caregivers To support normal growth and development and reduce the risk of malnutrition. To support normalization and quality of life for children and families To provide dietetic services that are responsive to the needs of the clients Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 1
Dietetic services are delivered in accordance with professional and organisational standards, as part of a collaborative team process. These tasks include assessment, programme planning, intervention, regular review and discharge planning. The Dietitian is a member of the collaborative interdisciplinary team and works to team processes. Nutritional standards of clinical practice and safety are maintained. An agreed model of client care is used to assess, plan, implement and evaluate quality care, which may be delivered in community and clinic settings. Professional and caregiver education is provided as part of clinical practice. Regular liaison occurs with other team members and joint interventions are planned as appropriate. Evidence-based interventions are implemented in a timely, safe and effective manner in accordance with the agreed plan. Boundaries of practice are identified/recognised and appropriate referrals made as required. Regular monitoring of client interventions including progress and satisfaction is carried out. Discharge planning is timely, effective, and involves consultation with community team members and/or primary care providers as required. Integrates health promotion and client parent education to optimise self care and improve health outcomes. Develops a strong customer focus. Implements interdisciplinary care coordination with patients and families and where possible maximises the client and families control over treatment. Provides support and guidance for the client and family ensuring that they receive consistent information from the interdisciplinary team. Integrates Tikanga Best Practice in the delivery Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 2
of dietetic services. Ensures care is culturally appropriate and utilises relevant cultural support services in a collaborative and effective way. Administrative tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner. Documentation is up to date, legible, complete and written in accordance with Waitemata District Health Board Documentation Standards. Equipment and environmental systems are maintained effectively and efficiently. Statistics are completed in accordance WDHB policies. Effective working relationships are formed with key persons in Health and other Child Services. Works within the community of the client and is responsive to this community & referral sources. Relationships are established within the cultural context of the client and family/whanau. Communication is maintained with each child s wider health/education teams. Participation in service operations occurs. Is an effective and active member of the Child Health Team. There is consistent and professional contribution and attendance at relevant staff meetings. Contributions are made to service development initiatives as appropriate. Quality of Service Follows criteria for admission to service and other related guidelines. Monitors caseload and escalates risk to line manager as appropriate. Assists with audits and caseload reviews as appropriate. Assists with the orientation of Child Health staff and with the training and education of student dietitians as required. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 3
Identifies and participates in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives. Establishes and maintains positive strategic and service relationships as required, e.g. with Waitemata DHB nutrition and dietetics services, and regional peers. Participation in professional supervision, professional development and training is undertaken in an ongoing and regular basis. High quality professional skills and standards of care are achieved and maintained. Pro-actively engages in professional learning opportunities, professional supervision and performance development review processes Clients are satisfied with the service provided. Work practice is maintained within WDHB policy framework. Work within the Privacy Act, Patient Codes of Rights and Responsibilities To recognise Individual Responsibility for Workplace Health and Safety under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992. Company health and safety policies are read and understood and relevant procedures applied to their own work activities. Workplace hazards are identified and reported, including self management of hazards where appropriate. Can identify health and safety representative for area. Other reasonable tasks required by the Manager to meet the overall purpose of the job. Other reasonable tasks are performed. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 4
Behavioural Competencies Adheres to Waitemata District Health Boards five organisational Values of: Respect Integrity Compassion Openness Customer Focus Behavioural Competencies Behaviour Demonstrated Communicates and Works Co-operatively Actively looks for ways to collaborate with and assist others to improve the experience of the healthcare workforce, patients & their families and the community & Iwi. Is Committed to Learning Proactively follows up development needs and learning opportunities for oneself and direct reports. Is Transparent Communicates openly and engages widely across the organisation. Enacts agreed decisions with integrity. Is Customer Focused Responds to peoples needs appropriately and with effective results Identifies opportunities for innovation and improvement Works in Partnership to Works in a way that: Reduce Inequality in Outcomes Demonstrates awareness of partnership obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi. Shows sensitivity to cultural complexity in the workforce and patient population. Ensures service provision that does not vary because of peoples personal characteristics. Improves health Work practices show a concern for the promotion of health and well-being for self and others. Prevents Harm Follows policies and guidelines designed to prevent harm. Acts to ensure the safety of themselves and others. VERIFICATION: Employee: Manager: Date: Review Date: Note: This job description forms part of an individual s contract of employment with WDHB and must be attached to that contract. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 5
PERSON SPECIFICATION POSITION TITLE: Minimum Preferred Qualification NZ Registered Dietitian Current Practising Certificate Current Drivers License Current Member of the NZ Dietetic Association Current member of the NZDA Special Interest group for Paediatric Dietitians Completed supervisee training in Professional Supervision Completion of a specialist training course in paediatric dietetics Experience Experience working with children in the 0-18 years age group 2 years clinical post graduate experience including managing paediatric cases Broad clinical experience 4 years post-graduate experience Experience working crossculturally Community experience Experience in providing Professional Supervision in own profession Experience in dietetic auditing and research Skills/Knowledge/Behaviour Shows empathy and compassion in working in partnership with families Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary team and also independently Knowledge of the Treaty of Waitangi and its implications in the health sector Commitment to culturally safe practice Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent time management Commitment to ongoing professional development Maintains a Professional Portfolio of Evidence Understanding of issues in providing health care in the community Ability to undertake evaluation of the service effectiveness and effectively present findings and innovative solutions. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 6
skills with the ability to prioritise, work under pressure and have the flexibility to adapt to change. Problem solving abilities High level of self motivation and commitment to continuous quality improvements Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and clinical applications Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 7