Nathan Billing
Masters of Science, specialising in Health Informatics from University of Edinburgh, Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from University of Natal, Senior Dietitian at North Shore Hospital, Auckland since Jan 2009.
| Headline: | Innocent Bystander |
| Industries: | Computing, Food and Drink, Health, Information Technology, Internet, Lifestyle, Mobile |
| Skills: | Business, English, Languages, Leadership, Management, Public speaking, Sales |
| Location: | Auckland |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Employment opportunities, Finding mentors, Helping friends, Learning about entrepreneurship, Meeting new people, Mentoring, Professional opportunities |
| Schools: | University of Edinburgh |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | North Shore Hospital, Auckland |
| Position: | Senior Dietitian |
| Time period: | January 2009 - Present |
| Description: | Provide nutritional support to surgical, Intensive care unit wards and supervision for junior staff.
Attend monthly Clinical Information Systems group meetings as an Allied Health representative. Lead nutrition education for patients on wards and provide cover and support for junior team members and co-ordinating monthly mentoring group. Develop own cultural competencies applying Tikanga best practice and living treaty. Provide support, coaching and mentoring for eight junior Dietitians. |
| Employer: | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, UK |
| Position: | Specialist HIV Dietitian |
| Time period: | April 2006 - December 2008 |
| Employer: | British Dietetic Association |
| Position: | Treasurer / Finance Committee Member |
| Time period: | January 2005 - December 2008 |
| Employer: | Ealing Primary Care Trust, London, uk |
| Position: | PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER |
| Time period: | December 2004 - March 2006 |
| Description: | Commenced as a SPECIALIST NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT DIETITIAN (Hospital / Community)
Within eight months, awarded a part time secondment to the role of PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER in addition to DIETITIAN role within clinical governance directorate. |
| Employer: | Ealing Primary Care Trust, London, uk |
| Position: | SPECIALIST NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT DIETITIAN |
| Time period: | April 2004 - March 2006 |
| Description: | Provide counsel to patients about lifestyle and eating habits both in the hospital and community. Cover acute surgical wards, infectious disease unit and weekly HIV clinics as well as a general dietetic clinic at a local GP clinic for obese children and adults.
Manage domiciliary case load of 30 patients, planning special diets and providing specialised nutrition support. Coordinate discharge planning for tube-fed patients. Facilitate nutritional educational sessions for numerous community groups. |
| Employer: | Health Care First recruitment Agency, Hatfield, uk |
| Position: | Senior dietetic recruitment agent |
| Time period: | January 2003 - March 2004 |
| Description: | Recruit Dietitians for locum work within the National Health Service.
Develop strong and trusted relationships with potential employers and candidates. Interview and profile candidates. Arrange job interviews and prepare candidates for interviews. Write reports and update databases. |
| Employer: | St Mary’s Hospital / West London Mental Health Care Trust |
| Position: | Locum Senior I Dietitian |
| Time period: | September 2002 - January 2003 |
| Description: | Support oncology and infectious diseases wards, acute medical and surgical wards, out-patient cardiology clinics and provide cover for the chemotherapy unit and HIV.
Utilise translators to communicate effectively with patients for whom English is a second language. |
| Employer: | Ealing, Horton General & Selly Oak Hospitals, London |
| Position: | Locum Senior II Dietitian |
| Time period: | November 2001 - September 2002 |
| Employer: | Scarborough General, Scarborough, uk |
| Position: | Basic Grade Dietitian |
| Time period: | August 2001 - November 2001 |
| Employer: | Body Positive HIV + Mens Retreat, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Position: | Guest speaker |
| Time period: | December 2009 |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of Edinburgh |
| Time period: | 2008 - 2011 |
| Degree: | Health Informatics, MSc |
INFORMATION
| Memberships: | Registered Dietitian (Interim Practicing Certificate), New Zealand. Registration Number: 20-01491
State Registered Dietitian, UK. Registration Number: DT-8341 Former Member – The British Dietetic Association (BDA) and the specialist sub group dietitians in HIV and AIDS (DHIVA). Membership Number: 8027. *Please see volunteer involvement section in appendix one for further information. Former Member – The British HIV Association (BHIVA). Membership Number: 223518 |
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mHealth for improving the performance of health and nutrition workers in rural India (Orissa)
Integrated health delivery and use in rural India through mHealth
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Telcare, Inc.
Telcare connects the last mile between patients with chronic illness and their caregivers using cellular mHealth technology. The Company's first product is the world's first FDA and CE-approved wireless glucose meter, introduced in q4 2011.
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