Clinical Dietician. (Roles & Responsibilities)
Knowledge of clinical nutrition, diet planning, and hospital dietary requirements.
Effective communication and counselling skills.
Team leadership and staff coordination.
Attention to detail in patient care and food services.
Time management and prioritization skills.
Knowledge of hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards.
Patient Diet Management & Nutritional Assessment
Conduct sensory evaluation of patient food to ensure quality, taste, and compliance with dietary standards.
Prescribe diets for patients in allotted wards based on medical condition and nutritional requirements.
Visit each patient daily to assess dietary needs and make necessary adjustments.
Ensure the right food reaches the right patient at the right time.
Provide diet counselling for inpatients, outpatients, Master Health Check-up patients, and camp patients (both in-house and external).
Report to senior dietician for suggestions, advice, and review of dietary plans.
Assess and suggest nutritional needs of patients in consultation with medical staff.
Food Services & Department Management
Lead a team to ensure effective functioning of the dietary department.




Plan menus for patients in coordination with senior dietician and department staff.
Compile menus for staff canteen, guest dining hall, banquets, and special occasions.
Determine portion sizes in relation to nutritional requirements and cost considerations.
Conduct department training to maintain skilled standards and operational efficiency.
Receive patient/guest feedback and take corrective action to improve service.
Ensure protected food handling, hygiene, and sanitation throughout the department.
Coordinate with other hospital departments, including Materials, HR, Engineering, Housekeeping, and Nursing.
Conduct regular meetings with section heads and staff to monitor and improve departmental performance.
Records, Reporting & Compliance
Maintain and update dietary records, registers, and patient diet charts.
Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives.
Collect and support data collection for performance analysis and reporting.
Ensure compliance with hospital safety norms, patient safety, and staff safety regulations.
Perform any additional tasks or duties assigned by superiors.

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