Senior Dietitian
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Dietitian to join the Primary Care Team in Tallaght. This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based nutritional care to adults in the community. The successful candidate will contribute to service development, provide clinical leadership, and support best practice within the Primary Care setting.
Key Responsibilities of the Senior Dietitian:
- Provide specialist nutritional assessment and intervention for adults with a wide range of clinical needs including chronic disease management, gastrointestinal conditions, weight management, malnutrition, and complex care.
- Lead on complex caseloads and support decision-making within the team.
- Provide supervision and support to staff-grade dietitians and students.
- Participate actively in multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborative care planning.
- Develop and deliver group education programmes as required.
- Contribute to service audits, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing service development.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with HSE standards and professional guidelines.
Requirements for the Senior Dietitian :
- Recognised qualification in Dietetics.
- CORU registration (mandatory).
- At least three years post-qualification experience, including significant experience in a relevant clinical area.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a complex caseload and provide clinical leadership.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.
Desirable Experience
- Experience in community or primary care settings.
- Delivery of group education sessions or structured programmes.
- Involvement in service development, quality improvement, or audit work.
Why Join this team?
- Work within a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary environment.
- Opportunity to influence service development and lead on nutritional care pathways.
- Access to supervision, CPD, and professional growth opportunities.
- Engage in meaningful work that supports adult health and wellbeing in the community.
Contact Us:
If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please send a copy of your CV to nadams@medforce.ie
If you refer a candidate to us who is successfully hired, we can offer you a €150 thank you bonus! T&C’s apply!
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