Dietitian, Staff Grade

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Job Title and Grade

Dietitian, Staff Grade

(Grade Code - 3389)

Campaign Reference

SCH/83/2025

Closing Date

Friday 17th October 2025 @ 17:00Hrs

Remuneration

The Salary Scale for these posts is (as at 01/08/2025)

€44,683, €47,326 €49,021 ,€50,544 ,€51,948, €53,439, €54,979, €56,560, €58,349 5€9,295 ,€60,941, €62,363, €63,812, €65,042 LSI

Proposed Interview Date

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date. Candidates please be advised that you may be called for interview at short notice.

Taking

up Appointment

A start date will be indicated at job offer stage.

Location of Post

Ospidéal Cholm Cille, Bóthar Bhré, Baile Uí Lachnáin, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath D18 V9K1

St. Columcille's Hospital, Bray Road, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin D18 V9K1

There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy available in this location with immediate start up to and including 3 November 2025.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for St. Columcille’s Hospital from which current and future, temporary vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Informal Enquiries

Mallory Noone, Dietetics Manager, St. Columcille’s Hospital.

Email:mallory.noone@hse.ie

Tel: 01 211 5156

Details of Service

Services provided are

The Dietitian will primarily assist in the delivery of a specialist and comprehensive dietetic service within the Level 3 and 4 Obesity/Bariatric in St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown.

The department of Nutrition & Dietetics provides a services to a wide range of areas including Endocrinology, Bariatric Surgery, general Medicine, Cardiology, Stroke Services, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Medical Observation Unit.

The department has a very busy outpatients services. It is an enthusiastic and dynamic department that is very interested in keeping up to date with the latest research in evidence-based practice. The department is involved in student training for B placement and Catering placement.

Caseload will include outpatients Centre for Obesity Services and inpatient services. Inpatient services covering our acute wards. St Columcilles Hospital is a 110 bed facility serving populations primarily care of the elderly, stroke and orthopaedic rehab, cardiac rehab, and general medical.

Reporting Relationship

There will be a professional reporting relationship for clinical governance and supervision with the Dietetic Manager or another nominated person.

Purpose of the Post

The purpose of this post is to work with the Senior Dietetics team in ensuring the co-ordination, development and delivery of a quality, patient centred nutrition and dietetic service that is in keeping with best practice.

· To provide a clinical nutrition and dietetic service to clients at St. Columcille’s Hospital and ensure appropriate follow up as necessary.

· To support the development of nutrition related policies at St. Columcille’s Hospital.

· Involvement in the process of Nutrition Care Process Model and any other record/data collection processes.

· To provide education and training to staff on nutrition policy and nutrition screening and patient follow up materials at St. Columcille’s Hospital.

· To keep up to date with nutrition and dietetic knowledge, health and safety, hygiene training, fire training and any other necessary dietetic clinical support training etc.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Professional/ Clinical

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Delivery of specialist behavioural obesity interventions as part of a multidisciplinary Level 3 Service – including nutritional assessment using nutrition care process, evidence based nutrition care planning, dietetic support for patients using obesity pharmacotherapy, group and 1:1 nutrition counselling, food diary analysis and skills based interventions.

2. Dietary management pre- and post- bariatric surgery as part of Level 4 Bariatric Service – including delivery of pre-surgery screening / education groups, telephone support and delivery of dietetic component of post op MDT surgical clinics, and the use of low calorie diets in an in-patient rehabilitation setting using patient centred care.

3. Delivery of telehelath interventions including video consultations and telephone consultations as appropriate to the service and patient.

4. Liaise with the MDT in the planning of integrated patient care. This involves attending and presenting at weekly MDTs, flexible delivery of both face to face and remote clinics across the week, use of telehealth messaging systems for dynamic service delivery, and clinical meetings as appropriate, within the Endocrine Services.

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5. Dietetic support to acute medical wards for patients under the care of Endocrinology services.

6. Delivery of cookery skills classes within the Level 3 Obesity Service.

7. Implement Hospital Group Standards, take part in quality assurance initiatives, and contribute to the development, monitoring and review of standards of patient care.

8. To participate in research projects, audits, and key performance indicators where appropriate.

9. To identify and address dietetic and nutrition educational needs of all medical, nursing, catering and other health personnel.

10. To keep abreast of current advances in relevant aspects of nutrition & dietetics by undertaking CPD activities e.g. attending appropriate study days, journal club, conferences etc. Maintaining CORU certification.

11. To work in close co-operation with the catering department to ensure the nutritional needs of patients on therapeutic diets are met.

12. To maintain records regarding patient’s treatment and to collect statistics in line with hospital nutrition and dietetic service policy.

13. To participate in staff health & wellbeing initiatives as appropriate.

14. Delivery of dietetic assessment and acute care interventions to in-patients in St Columcille’s Hospital.

15. Management of clinical caseload, including clinical prioritisation, to provide patients with high quality, evidence based nutrition care

16. Working alongside established MDTs delivering evidence based nutrition interventions to general medical patients, Care of the Older Person teams and Stroke rehab services, Cardiology and Gastroenterology.

17. Delivery of Cardiac Rehabilitation sessions, in St Columcille’s as per agreed timetable with Cardiac Rehab MDT.

18. Coordination with Senior Dietitians of enteral and parenteral feeding policies and pathways within the hospital in conjuction with nursing, pharmacy and stores.

19. Leading on implementation of MUST training and cyclical audits in the hospital in line with HSE policies on nutrition screening in acute care settings.

Education & Training

Education & Training

The Dietitian, Staff Grade will:

20. Have and maintain active registration with CORU.

21. Strive to maintain standards of practice and levels of clinical knowledge by participating in a minimum of 30 hours of continuous professional development initiatives and attend relevant courses as appropriate.

22. Be a member of professional groups and participate in relevant forums pertaining to clinical nutrition and dietetics.

23. Produce and evaluate nutrition education materials for patients and multidisciplinary teams.

24. Engage in career and personal development.

25. Participate in clinical supervision and mentoring.

26. Attend for regular performance achievement sessions.

27. Actively participate in the staff grade rotations to new specialities within the department, as required.

28. Attend and present at journal club and clinical meetings within the department.

29. Engage in the education of colleagues, student dietitians and other health professionals.

Health & Safety

The Dietitian, Staff Grade will:

30. Become familiar with and work in accordance with relevant HSE Policies, legislation and professional policies, guidelines and requirements to ensure safe practice and high standards of service delivery.

31. Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others.

32. Maintain appropriate patient record details and statistics in accordance with hospital/health centre and departmental guidelines, HSE Metrics and Healthstats along with the Freedom of Information Act.

33. Be aware of risk management issues, identify risks and take appropriate action, report all adverse incidents and near misses.

34. Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etcand comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.

35. To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.

Administrative

The Dietitian, Staff Grade will:

• Prepare patient progress reports, performance indicators or statistics as required
• Maintain data and audit records, and participate in yearly Key Performance Indicators.
• Contribute to service planning and development in their area of assignment and has the ability to prepare and present relevant information that will aid operational and strategic planning for future service development.
• Maintain appropriate records in accordance with legal and local requirements.
• Make efficient use of developments in Information Technology.
• Maintain professional standards with regard to patient and data confidentiality.
• Keep up to date with organisational developments within the Irish Health Service.

The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

Post Specific Requirements

Candidates must, at the latest date of receipt of application forms for the post:

1.Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc

(a)

Candidates for appointment must:

I. Be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a Dietitian by the Dieteitians Registration Board at CORU

AND

II. Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

AND

III. Provide proof of statutory registration on the Dietitian’s Register maintained by the Dietitians Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be offered.

2.Annual registration

(i)

Practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Dietitians Register maintained by the Dietitians Registration Board at CORU.

And

(ii)

Confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).

3.Health

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

4.Character

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Skills, competencies and/or knowledge

Candidates must demonstrate:

• The ability to judge situations and make decisions, including managing workload and prioritisation when workforce demands change.
• Ability to provide effective communication and tailor communication style based on audience.
• The ability to assess a situation, determine the nature and severity of the problem and initiate a resolution within their professional and personal scope of practice.
• The ability to manage time and resources effectively.
• An understanding of the role of professional supervision within the department.
• The ability to work with multidisciplinary team members.
• Awareness and an appreciation of the service user.
• Evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect.
• Effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
• Commitment to Continuous Professional Development.
• Evidence of computer skills including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, email and PowerPoint systems, as relevant to the role.

Campaign Specific Selection Process

Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview

A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements.

Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process.

Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation.

Code of Practice

The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness might be applied on a principle basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the Code of Practice. Additional information on the HSE’s review process is available in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information for Candidates”.

Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information for Candidates” or on www.cpsa.ie.

The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the job description may be reviewed.

This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned.

Dietitian, Basic Grade

Terms and Conditions of Employment

Tenure

The current vacancies available are Permanent Basic Grade, whole time.

The posts are pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage.

Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013.

Remuneration

The Salary Scale for these posts is (as at 01/08/2025)

€44,683, €47,326 €49,021 ,€50,544 ,€51,948, €53,439, €54,979, €56,560, €58,349 5€9,295 ,€60,941, €62,363, €63,812, €65,042 LSI

Working Week

The standard working week applying to the post is to be confirmed at Job Offer stage.

HSE Circular 003-2009 “Matching Working Patterns to Service Needs (Extended Working Day / Week Arrangements); Framework for Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016” applies. Under the terms of this circular, all new entrants and staff appointed to promotional posts from Dec 16th 2008 will be required to work agreed roster / on call arrangements as advised by their line manager. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am-8pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement (Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016).

Annual Leave

The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at Job Offer stage.

Superannuation

This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on the 01st January 2005 pursuant to Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those which they were entitled to at 31st December 2004.

Probation

Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months as stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

The HSE is an equal opportunities employer.

Employees of the HSE bring a range of skills, talents, diverse thinking and experience to the organisation. The HSE believes passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to its success – we aim to develop the workforce of the HSE so that it reflects the diversity of HSE service users and to strengthen it through accommodating and valuing different perspectives. Ultimately this will result in improved service user and employee experience.

The HSE is committed to creating a positive working environment whereby all employees inclusive of age, civil status, disability, ethnicity and race, family status, gender, membership of the Traveller community, religion and sexual orientation are respected, valued and can reach their full potential. The HSE aims to achieve this through development of an organisational culture where injustice, bias and discrimination are not tolerated.

The HSE welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and offers a range of supports and resources to staff, such as those who require a reasonable accommodation at work because of a disability or long-term health condition.

For further information on the HSE commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, please visit the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion web page at https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/diversity/

Protection of Children Guidance and Legislation

The welfare and protection of children is the responsibility of all HSE staff. You must be aware of and understand your specific responsibilities under the Children First Act 2015, the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 in accordance with Section 2, Children First National Guidance and other relevant child safeguarding legislation and policies.

All Mandated Persons under the Children First Act 2015, within the HSE, are appointed as Designated Officers under the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act, 1998.

Mandated Persons such as line managers, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, social workers, social care workers, and emergency technicians have additional responsibilities.

Health & Safety

It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that the management of safety, health and welfare is successfully integrated into all activities undertaken within their area of responsibility, so far as is reasonably practicable. Line managers are named and roles and responsibilities detailed in the relevant Site Specific Safety Statement (SSSS).

Key responsibilities include:

· Developing a SSSS for the department/service[1], as applicable, based on the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks, and reviewing/updating same on a regular basis (at least annually) and in the event of any significant change in the work activity or place of work.

· Ensuring that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is integrated into day-to-day business, providing Systems Of Work (SOW) that are planned, organised, performed, maintained and revised as appropriate, and ensuring that all safety related records are maintained and available for inspection.

· Consulting and communicating with staff and safety representatives on OSH matters.

· Ensuring a training needs assessment (TNA) is undertaken for employees, facilitating their attendance at statutory OSH training, and ensuring records are maintained for each employee.

· Ensuring that all incidents occurring within the relevant department/service are appropriately managed and investigated in accordance with HSE procedures[2].

· Seeking advice from health and safety professionals through the National Health and Safety Function Helpdesk as appropriate.

· Reviewing the health and safety performance of the ward/department/service and staff through, respectively, local audit and performance achievement meetings for example.

Note: Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS.

[1] A template SSSS and guidelines are available on the National Health and Safety Function/H&S web-pages

[2]See link on health and safety web-pages to latest Incident Management Policy