Southern Adelaide Health Service
JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
(NON-MANAGERIAL)
TITLE OF POSITION:
ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT:
Clinical Tutor, Senior Dietitian
Southern Adelaide Health Service
Classification:
Health Unit: Repatriation General Hospital
PO2
Division: Rehab, Aged Care & Allied Health
Classification Reviewed:
Department / Section: Nutrition & Dietetics
Position No: RG1381
Position Created: January 2003
Job and Person Specification Approval
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CEO or Delegate
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Date
JOB SPECIFICATION
1. PREAMBLE
The Southern Adelaide Health Service (Southern Health) was established in 2004. It brought
together Flinders Medical Centre, Noarlunga Health Services and Drug and Alcohol Services
Council. It includes Population & Primary Health Care, Southern Mental Health and Southern
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services, and works closely with other health providers in the
southern area. Repatriation General Hospital, a public teaching hospital, formally joined
Southern Health in July 2008, further consolidating the working relationship formed over the past
four years.
With an annual budget in excess of $500M, Southern Health provides care for around 330,000
people living in the southern metropolitan area of Adelaide as well as providing a number of statewide services, and services to those in the regional areas.
More than 7,000 skilled staff provide high quality patient care, education, research and health
promoting services.
2. SUMMARY OF THE BROAD PURPOSE OF THE POSITION and its responsibilities/duties
The Clinical Tutor is accountable to the Director of Nutrition & Dietetics and takes overall
academic and professional responsibility for dietetic students on clinical placement. The
position is funded by Flinders University of South Australia (FUSA) and is located at the
Repatriation General Hospital (RGH).
3. REPORTING/WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
(to whom the person reports, staff for whom the person is
responsible, and other significant connections and working relationships within the organisation)
Accountable and responsible to the Director of Nutrition & Dietetics.
Liaises with the Head of Nutrition and Dietetics Programs FUSA regarding academic policy,
procedure and quality and also contributes as a member of the Clinical Placement Team.
4. SPECIAL CONDITIONS (such as non-metropolitan location, travel requirements, frequent overtime, etc)
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Job and Person Specifications are reviewed regularly as part of the ongoing Performance
Development process.
May be required to work within other locations of the Southern Adelaide Health Service.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Support values consistent with the aims of the Region, including honesty, respect and
integrity.
Will be required to undertake a health assessment prior to commencement.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Offender History Check.
Comply with the Principles of the Code of Fair Information Practice, adopted by the
Department of Health, which regulate the collection, use, disclosure, storage and transfer of
all personal patient/client information within the Department and throughout its funded service
providers.
4. STATEMENT OF KEY OUTCOMES AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES
(group in to major areas
of responsibility / activity and list in descending order of importance).
Ensure that the clinical dietetic placement program at RGH for students from the BND
and MND courses at FUSA is efficiently managed and offers a high standard of
teaching by:
 Undertaking program planning and development.
 Undertaking day to day coordination and management, including clinical teaching,
supervision and assessment for students.
 Coordinating supervision of students.
 Providing support to students at risk or in difficulty, including clinical learning contracts
and organisation/supervision of remedial supplementary placements.
 Supporting RGH staff who are supervising students.
Contribute as a member of the Clinical Placement Program (CPP) team, working with
the Coordinator and the Clinical Tutors at the other teaching sites by:
 Conducting clinical support tutorials for all students on clinical placement
 Providing training and skill development in teaching and learning for clinical placements
for all practitioners undertaking or wishing to undertake student supervision.
 Developing and documenting relevant policies and procedures that meet Dietitians
Association of Australia and FUSA requirements.
 Ensure overall quality of the CPP, including teaching and learning methods and
assessment.
 Sharing the support of students at risk at subsidiary sites where possible.
Contributes to the development and evaluation of innovative approaches to clinical
placements by:
 Keeping up to date with current knowledge of the literature and practice relating to clinical
placements.
 Conducting research in the area of clinical teaching and assessment.
Advocate for the Clinical Placement Program (CPP) within RGH by:
 Collaborating with other disciplines at RGH involved in practicum teaching.
 Contributing to service development that will support and strengthen potential clinical
learning opportunities at RGH
Contribute to the ongoing development of high quality dietetic services to inpatients
and outpatient of RGH by providing clinical dietetic consultation and counselling
according to departmental policies and procedures.
Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of best practice
guidelines in order to improve the standards of service provided to clients.
Ensure that departmental records and statistics are kept.
Contribute to the promotion and implementation of the General Public Sector
Management Aims, personnel management standards and employee conduct
standards and in particular Equal Opportunity and Occupational Health Safety and
Welfare by adhering to the provisions of relevant legislative requirements such as:
 Delegations of Authority
 Disability Discrimination Act
 Privacy Act 1988
 Freedom of Information Act
 SA Information Privacy Principles
 Code of Conduct for Public Sector Employees
 Code of Fair Information Practice
 Occupational Health Safety and Welfare Act
 Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act
 AS/NZS 4360:2004 Risk Management Standard
 Equal Opportunity Act
 Health Care Act 2008
“Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment, free from discrimination and harassment by
working in accordance with legislative requirements, the Code of Conduct and departmental human
resource policies, including the OHS&W requirements.”
Acknowledged by Occupant:______________________________ Date:_____/_____/_____
PERSON SPECIFICATION
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ESSENTIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (those characteristics considered absolutely necessary)
Educational/Vocational Qualifications
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An appropriate Degree and Post Graduate qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics. Eligible for
membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia.
Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly developed organisation and administrative skills to enable the incumbent to successfully
liaise with two campuses and work with different staff groups.
High level interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and motivate staff and students.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with members of a team.
Ability to critically analyse or evaluate issues related to Nutrition & Dietetics in a manner that can
be applied to quality activities, service evaluation or research.
Commitment to ongoing professional development.
“Proven commitment to the principles and practise of:
 EEO, Ethical Conduct, diversity and OHS&W;
 Quality management and client oriented service;
 Risk management.”
Experience
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Significant practice experience in clinical dietetics, including student supervision.
Knowledge
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Comprehensive knowledge of professional issues and familiarity with Dietitians Association
Australia Standards of Practice and Quality Assurance Programs.
Knowledge of clinical research and teaching within Nutrition and Dietetics
Understanding of Occupational Health, Safety & Welfare principles and procedures
Understanding of Quality Management principles and procedures
2. DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS (to distinguish between applicants who meet all essential requirements)
Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills
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Demonstrated ability to develop, plan, co-ordinate and teach topics at the tertiary level.
Demonstrated ability to advocate for nutrition and dietetics within academic and health care
settings.
Experience
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Experience in planning and delivery of lectures and tutorials at tertiary level
Proven experience in basic computing skills, including email and word processing
Knowledge
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Knowledge of the EQuIP Accreditation process.
Educational/Vocational Qualifications (considered useful in carrying out the responsibilities of the position)
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Enrolled in the DAA Accredited Practising Dietitian Program.
Higher degree in Dietetics or nutrition related area.
Other details