G Senior Dietitian, Paediatrics / Neonates, University Hospitals

Campaign Reference Number & Job

Title:

(G11066) Senior Dietitian/ Diaitéiteach Sinsearach, Paediatrics / Neonates, Galway University Hospitals.

Grade Code:

3395

County:

Galway

Hse Area:

HSE West Saolta University Health Care Group

Staff Category:

Health and Social Care Professionals

Contract Type:

Permanent, Whole Time

Internal/External:

External

Proposed Interview Dates:

Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date.

Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances

Informal Enquiries:

We welcome enquiries about the role.

Contact: Grainne O’Byrne, Dietitian Manager

Galway University Hospitals

Tel: 091 542343

Email: grainne.obyrne@hse.ie

Contact: recruit.guh@hse.ie for enquiries relating to the recruitment process.

Closing Date:

10:00am Friday 23/01/2026 via Rezoomo only.

Location of Post

Galway University Hospitals (GUH) is a major academic teaching hospital with a Dietetic Service across two sites, (University Hospital Galway, UHG and Merlin Park University Hospital, MPUH). We are a growing team of 29.5wte approved Dietitian posts & provide care across a wide spectrum of diagnostic groups, including:

Radiotherapy, Haematology, Oncology, Stroke, Gastroenterology, Care of the Elderly / Frailty, Diabetes, Obesity, General Medicine, General Surgery, GI Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Nutrition Support, Neurology, Renal, Critical Care, Maternal Health, Gynaecology, Respiratory, Cardiology, Orthopaedics, Maxillofacial Surgery, Emergency Department, Trauma, Urology, CF, Paediatrics, Neonates.

We have a structured basic grade rotation in place and are a Practice Education site for the University of Limerick.

Our Nutrition & Dietetic Department is a friendly and welcoming department that offers relevant training opportunities appropriate to role, and supports and encourages CPD.

The department operates flexible hours that help promote a positive work life balance. We also facilitate internal re-assignment, according to local departmental guidelines.

Current vacancy: There is currently a 1wte senior dietitian vacancy in paediatrics / neonates. This post will work across inpatients and outpatients.

The post will initially be based in UHG, however cross site working will be required with the development and transfer of OPD services to the MPUH site. The post holder may be required to attend clinics in MPUH or in a virtual format.

The post-holder will work closely with the Paediatric Dietetic Team to develop new and innovative care pathways in their area of speciality.

It is envisaged that the senior dietitian will work in close collaboration with all Dietitians across the Paediatric / Neonatal services in GUH. There will be opportunity to provide cover across all paediatric areas including cystic fibrosis, diabetes, neonatology, oncology, neurology, endocrinology, Neuro disability, congenital heart disease, the feeding clinic and to assess patients on the ward and day ward.

This post will join an expanding team of dietitians working across paediatrics - general paediatrics, CF, Diabetes, Cardiology and neonatology.

The successful candidate may be required to work in any service area within the vicinity as the need arises.

A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled for both, across paediatrics / neonatology.

Application Details

https://www.rezoomo.com/job/91026/

Post Specific Related Information

A high level of clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role in the Clinical Areas chosen.

Any specific requirements for individual posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage.