Staff Dietician

Purpose of the Role

Clinical Duties

• Nutritional assessment and dietetic intervention for patients referred from the General Paediatrics and speciality areas.
• Provision of Nutrition and Dietetics services to other clinical areas/specialities supported by the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, when required.
• Liaise with Consultants and other members of the multidisciplinary team, formula room and catering staff regarding the co-ordination of dietetic intervention.
• Attend and participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings to promote integrated patient care.
• Consult with parents/guardians/clients regarding treatment, planning and nutrition education as appropriate.
• Monitor and evaluate dietetic care plans and interventions.
• Participate in the development of clinical protocols and guidelines that are reflective of evidence based practice.
• Education, training and development in the specific clinical area and act as a resource for other members of staff and other health professionals.

Essential Criteria:

Candidates must:

• Be registered as a Dietitian by the Dietitians Registration Board at CORU.
• 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.
• Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Dietitians Register maintained by the Dietitians Registration Board at CORU before a contact of employment can be issued.

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 Tuesday the 28th of October 2025 by 23:45pm. 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 Siobhán O’Sullivan, Acting Dietitian Manager: siobhan.osullivan@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Victoria 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.

So that the Onboarding team can confirm your start date, you will need to ensure that your mandatory training is completed at least 7 days prior to your commencement date.

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 2025 and 2026 for your information.

• December 15th 2025
• January 12th 2026
• February 9th 2026
• March 9th 2026