Senior Dietitian

Senior Dietitian

Permanent, Part Time

12.25 hours per week

About St Michael’s House

St. Michael’s House is a community-based, innovative provider of supports and services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We are committed to the highest standards and quality in service delivery. Our mission is grounded in a rights-based ethos—supporting individuals with disabilities and complex needs to participate fully in their communities and to achieve their personal goals.

Why work with us?

· Opportunity to work in an expanding supportive dietetic department.

· Managerial and Clinical supervision.

· Protected CPD time.

· Training & education support.

· Flexible working arrangements.

· Varied work routine.

· Wellness at work through a variety of mental and physical well being Initiatives.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Cycle to work scheme.

· Free staff car parking.

The Role

The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics are in the exciting position of recruiting for the following post in Adult Services.

The successful candidate will:

· Deliver dietetic services in a number of settings including clinics, day and residential services, and home visits.

· Lead on the dietetic input required for service users with Dysphagia.

· Provide support and educate staff and families on home enteral tube feeding.

· Provide general support and educate staff for service users requiring food fortification and use of nutrition supplements to stabilise weight.

· Provide support to service users requiring dietetic input post discharge from acute setting.

· Health Promotion

· Work closely with a team of established Dietitians and as part of a multidisciplinary team, and report directly to the Dietitian Manager.

Essential Requirements:

• BSc Human Nutrition and Diploma in Dietetics, OR an equivalent recognised qualification in clinical nutrition and dietetics, as approved by the Dietitians Registration Board at CORU*.
• Registered with Dietitian Registration Board, CORU**.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in tube feeding & modified consistency diets
• Excellent communication, initiative and time management skills
• Full clean driver's licence and access to own car.

*Candidates with qualifications obtained outside Ireland require validation by the Department of Health or CORU, as appropriate.

Desirable Requirements:

•Previous experience working with adults with disabilities.

• PEG replacement course.

Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with February 2026 HSE revised consolidated pay scale, point 1 €64,551 to point 9 €76,007 based on working a 35 hour week. Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale.

Informal enquires are welcomed by:

Denise McCarthy, Dietitian Manager at 087 436 2591, Denise.McCarthy@smh.ie

How to Apply:

All the below must be received, via Rezoomo only before the application is deemed complete:

• A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.
• A detailed cover letter outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position of Senior Dietitian within St. Michael’s House.

Closing date: 19th March 2026 at 5 pm

Please outline your suitability for the role and confirm your preference for part-time hours or flexibility options. Include a valid email address as this will be used for interview communication.

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.

St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer