Dietitian (Lvl 4) - Renal Services - Perm PT
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 22.8 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Dietitian – Level 4
Remuneration: $61.35 - $62.84 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ569526
Application Close Date: 18/05/2025
Interview Date Range: 21/05/2025 – 28/05/2025
Contact Details: May Mak – (02) 8738 6757| May.mak@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
This is a new exciting position within the new established renal transplant service at Liverpool Hospital. This position suits someone who has advanced clinical dietetics experience in renal medicine and service development. The successful applicant will work within a multidisciplinary team and also the Liverpool Dietetics team. In addition to provide direct patient care, the Renal Transplant Dietitian will also responsible for other senior duties, such as research, quality improvement, service development, staff and student supervision. We are looking for someone who is motivated and self-directed, has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated passion and expertise in renal medicine.
Please ensure your cover letter, CV and address to selection criteria cover the above area.
What You'll be Doing
This position is responsible for providing patient centered and high quality nutrition services to clients in Liverpool Hospital, including applying high level clinical skills to patients as per caseload/clinical specialty; supervising students and dietitians as appropriate; and participating in ongoing professional development.
The position will also provide leadership in quality improvement, service development and evaluation, and support educational activities related to their clinical expertise.
The position supports the head of department with advice on clinical service development, practice and redesign in response to demand and client needs as per caseload/clinical specialty; and advocates across the local health district.
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.
The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care.
Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney.
Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the UNSW Sydney and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges.
Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Post graduate qualification or Bachelor in Nutrition and Dietetics giving eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia.
- Please describe how you apply your relevant clinical expertise and advance skills to meet the requirements of this role.
- Please provide examples of how you have led others to develop and translate skills and experience in your clinical area of expertise.
- How do you see your expert clinical skill set meeting the goals /needs/direction of the LHD?
- Please provide examples of how you have developed networks with internal and external stakeholders for improving patient care and advocacy.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
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To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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