Diabetes Dietitian,

**Employment Type**:

- Permanent Part Time**Hours per fortnight** - 40**Job Category**:

- Dietetics**Req Id -** id**HAVE IT ALL**

**JOIN OUR ALLIED HEALTH TEAM NOW**
- Work alongside and be involved in leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver best practice Diabetes care
- Be involved in our new, dietitian-led, technology-enabled Gestational Diabetes model of care
- Exciting new Permanent Part Time role - 40 hours per fortnight over 3 days per week

**About Barwon Health**
- Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.**About the facility**
- Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.**About the role**
- In this role, you will serve as a key member of the Diabetes Service within the Nutrition & Dietetics Department, providing clinical leadership, education, and expert knowledge in the designated clinical area. You will work with a team of dietitians across the Diabetes Referral Centre, our technology-enabled GDM clinic, and the Diabetes in Pregnancy MDT.- Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the development of Nutrition & Dietetic services in your clinical area, ensuring the delivery of comprehensive, consumer-centred care in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Teaching, supervising, and supporting dietitians, students, and clinicians from other disciplines.
- Continuously monitoring and improving services through Quality Improvement or Research activities, aligned with the Barwon Health Strategic Plan and the Nutrition & Dietetics Business Plan.
- All activities will reflect current best-practice guidelines and professional standards for Nutrition & Dietetics, and will adhere to relevant legislation, Barwon Health policies, and departmental guidelines.- Primarily based at University Hospital Geelong and Barwon Health North, the role may also involve work at other Barwon Health locations as needed, including McKellar Centre, Residential Aged Care, and Mental Health. Flexibility in availability to support service delivery initiatives is essential.-
**About the culture**
- You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development.**Barwon Health staff benefits**
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction.
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career.
- Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2650.

**About Geelong**
- Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes.- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers.
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes.
- To learn more about the region, click here.**Diversity and Inclusion**
- We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.- Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.- We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.-
- This role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.**Contact person**:Miriam Chin-
**Application closing date: 10th October 2024**

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