Children’s Health Ireland is seeking an experienced Senior Nephrology Dietitian to join its specialist healthcare team in Dublin South. This is a permanent whole-time opportunity to play a critical role in delivering expert nutritional care to paediatric nephrology patients within a leading national children’s healthcare service.
This Senior Nephrology Dietitian role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of paediatric renal care, contributing to improved patient outcomes while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a highly respected clinical environment.
Job Overview
The Senior Nephrology Dietitian will provide specialist dietetic services to children with renal conditions, supporting both inpatient and outpatient care. The role involves clinical leadership, service development, and delivering evidence-based nutritional interventions tailored to complex paediatric needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver specialist nephrology dietetic assessments and interventions for paediatric patients
- Develop and implement individualised nutrition care plans in line with best practice
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including consultants, nurses, and allied health professionals
- Provide education and support to patients, families, and carers
- Contribute to service planning, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
- Supervise and support junior dietitians and students where required
- Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with professional standards
- Participate in ongoing professional development and research activities
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Recognised qualification in Dietetics with CORU registration
- Significant post-qualification experience, including nephrology or paediatric dietetics
- Strong clinical knowledge in renal nutrition and paediatric care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Proven ability in clinical leadership, service development, or supervision
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary: Competitive pay
This is a permanent whole-time position offering long-term career stability within a nationally recognised paediatric healthcare organisation. Additional benefits may include professional development opportunities, pension scheme, and annual leave entitlements aligned with public sector standards.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based within Children’s Health Ireland facilities in Dublin South, part of a nationally integrated paediatric healthcare system. The organisation is dedicated to delivering world-class care to children and young people, combining clinical excellence with innovation and research.
Children’s Health Ireland operates across multiple sites and plays a central role in shaping the future of paediatric healthcare in Ireland, offering staff the opportunity to contribute to impactful, patient-centred services.
Application Details
This recruitment campaign is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants. The role is advertised under a Section 38 organisation, and terms and conditions may differ from standard HSE contracts.
For recruitment queries, contact: Victoria Gsamelova – Victoria.Gsamelova@childrenshealthireland.ie
For informal enquiries, contact: Catherine Carroll, Acting Dietitian Manager in Charge III – catherine.carroll@childrenshealthireland.ie
Proposed Interview Date: 21 May 2026 (subject to change)
Last Day to Apply: 12 May 2026 at 11:45 PM
