Siobhan Monaghan

Selected for inaugural Diabetes Specialist Dietetic position established in Tyrone and Fermanagh.

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to elevate patient education and support services for individuals with Diabetes in Primary and Secondary Care.
• Assisted in creation of Dietetic entry for WHSCT first Shared Care Guidelines in Diabetes.
• Designed specialised dietary regimens for diabetes management to improve overall health results.
• Developed innovative dietary resources in written and visual formats to assist with learning and language challenges.
• Assisted with Gestational Diabetes Audit securing various awards and eventual publication in BMJ.
• Counselled on utilisation of technology and applications for tracking dietary intake and blood glucose levels.
• Educated and guided junior dietitians in evidence-based practices and patient care strategies.
• Assessed effectiveness of dietary interventions to facilitate ongoing enhancement in patient care.
• Participated in community programmes to raise awareness about diabetes management and prevention.
• Contributed to creation of a Pre Pregnancy service focused on Diabetes
• Enhanced product quality to exceed customer expectations.
• Facilitated group education on carbohydrate counting and insulin adjustment for Type 1 diabetes through CHOICE and DAFNE programmes.

Co-created Women with Diabetes service tackling issues associated with diabetes and menopause, weight management, and unplanned pregnancies by improving glycaemic control and advocating for healthy weight achievement.

Engaged with MDTeam to assess and implement Insulin Pump Therapy.

Incorporated advanced technology to enhance Diabetes management, especially in Gestational Diabetes service.

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes through innovative therapies.
• Participated in decision-making regarding medicine utilisation in Diabetes as a Non-Medical Prescriber

• Developed customised nutrition plans based on individual health assessments and dietary needs.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care and dietary compliance for a wide variety of conditions.
• Conducted workshops and seminars to educate clients on healthy eating habits and nutrition principles.
• Mentored junior dietitians and nutrition staff, providing guidance on best practices and patient management.
• Involved in the Sure Start Programme focused on addressing Health inequalities.
• Collaborated on and executed six-week community-based weight loss programme.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create interdisciplinary care strategies.

Worked a split post across Omagh and Enniskillen in all areas of Secondary Care, covering adults and Paediatrics (clinics and wards), Student training and staff Education.

Worked in Secondary care across all areas with specialist areas including Eating Disorders, Psychiatry, Diabetes and Stroke. Additionally I served as the Employment Relations representative for Dietetics.

Post developed into a Senior position within 6 months