Job Description

• Patient Assessment : Conduct comprehensive evaluations to understand patients' nutritional status, medical history, and lifestyle factors.
• Nutritional Counseling : Provide individualized dietary plans pre- and post-surgery to ensure optimal health and weight loss. This includes educating patients on portion control, food choices, and meal planning.
• Preoperative Education : Prepare patients for surgery by explaining dietary changes, the importance of nutrition, and what to expect during recovery.
• Postoperative Support : Monitor patients' progress, helping them adapt to new eating habits and addressing any nutritional deficiencies or complications.
• Collaboration : Work closely with surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to create a cohesive care plan tailored to each patient.
• Behavioral Support : Offer emotional support and strategies to help patients cope with the psychological aspects of weight loss and lifestyle changes.
• Follow-up Care : Schedule regular check-ins to assess progress, modify dietary plans as needed, and ensure long-term success in maintaining weight loss.
• Education and Workshops : Organize educational sessions or workshops for patients and their families on healthy eating habits and lifestyle changes.
• Research and Evidence-Based Practice : Stay updated on the latest research in nutrition and bariatric surgery to provide the best care and advice.
• Documentation and Reporting : Maintain accurate records of patient assessments, progress, and interventions for quality assurance and compliance purposes.
• Presentations : Prepare presentations for Trainee Surgeons, Bariatric Education Events

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ?13,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 25/10/2024
Expected Start Date: 25/10/2024