Clinical Specialist Gastroenterology Dietitian

Clinical Specialist Gastroenterology Dietitian

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of this post is to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of an evidenced based, person centred, quality nutrition and dietetics service to the Gastroenterology service in CHI. This service covers the sub-specialities of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Intestinal Rehabilitation and Nutrition Support.

The post holder will work in conjunction with other team members within the Nutrition and Dietetics Department and the Gastroenterology Department in co-ordinating and developing the service to meet the needs of the population it serves in line with the objectives of the organisation / best practice recommendations.

The post holder will carry out clinical, educational and administrative duties as required. They will act as a resource and provide expert opinion, advice and guidance to nutrition and dietetics colleagues and other healthcare professionals.

This role will provide leadership to the team of Senior and Staff Grade Dietitians working in Gastroenterology across CHI.

They will liaise closely with their multidisciplinary colleagues working in this area to develop the service in line with best practice. The post-holder will also provide nutrition and dietetic support and education to the children and young adults who access the Gastroenterology service.

Essential Criteria:

· Applicants must be registered as a Dietitian by the Dietitians Registration Board at CORU

AND

· Have 5 years’ full time (or an aggregate of five years) post qualification dietetic experience of which 4 years full time (or an aggregate of four years) must be consecutive in paediatric Gastroenterology.

· Demonstrate a proven record of clinical excellence in paediatric Gastroenterology.

· Applicants must demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development relevant to paediatric dietetics / Gastroenterology.

· Applicants must demonstrate achievement in the areas of clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, practice development, teaching and research.

· Applicants must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, management, leadership and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

How to Apply & Informal Enquiries

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is Wednesday, 11thFebruary 2026 by 23:45 pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Catherine Carroll, Dietitian Manager, CHI at Crumlin, catherine.carroll@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Victoria Gsamelova at Victoria.Gsamelova@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2026for your information only:

• March 9th (Internal only)
• April 13th
• May 11th