The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s national healthcare provider, delivering comprehensive health and personal social services to the Irish population. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Dietitian to join our dynamic team at Letterkenny University Hospital in Donegal. This is a Specified Purpose Wholetime position offering excellent career development opportunities in a leading healthcare setting.
About the Role
We are looking for a qualified Senior Dietitian to provide specialist nutrition and dietetic services at Letterkenny University Hospital. This senior-level position involves delivering comprehensive clinical dietetic care, leading service development initiatives, and mentoring junior staff members. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal nutritional care for our patients across various clinical specialties.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist clinical dietetic assessments and interventions for patients across multiple medical specialties including acute care, surgery, and specialized units
- Lead and coordinate nutrition care plans for complex patients requiring advanced dietetic intervention and monitoring
- Supervise and mentor junior dietetic staff, students, and healthcare assistants in clinical nutrition practices
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes
- Develop and implement evidence-based nutrition protocols and clinical guidelines specific to university hospital settings
- Conduct specialized nutrition clinics and provide expert consultation services for referred patients
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical audit activities to enhance dietetic service delivery
Required Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent qualification recognized by the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute (INDI)
- Full registration with INDI (Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute) with current practicing certificate
- Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in clinical dietetics, preferably in acute hospital settings
- Demonstrated experience in clinical nutrition across various medical specialties and patient populations
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities with experience supervising junior staff or students
Preferred Qualifications
- Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, or related specialized area
- University hospital or teaching hospital experience with exposure to complex clinical cases
- Experience in service development and implementation of nutrition care pathways
- Research experience or involvement in clinical nutrition studies and evidence-based practice initiatives
What We Offer
- Competitive salary range of €63,279 – €74,509 per annum based on experience and qualifications (Grade 3395 Senior Dietitian scale)
- Comprehensive benefits package including public service pension scheme, annual leave entitlement, and sick leave provisions
- Excellent career development opportunities with access to continuing professional development, training programs, and conference attendance
- Supportive work environment in a modern university hospital setting with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment
- Professional development support including study leave provisions and financial assistance for further qualifications
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies
Ready to Apply?
Join our dedicated healthcare team at Letterkenny University Hospital and make a real difference in patient care while advancing your career in clinical nutrition. This role offers the perfect opportunity for an experienced dietitian to take on senior responsibilities in a dynamic university hospital environment.
Closing Date: October 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Interview Date: As soon as possible after closing date (minimum one week’s notice provided)
For informal enquiries, contact:
Sharon Patton, Dietitian Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 087 0682 670
