A rewarding opportunity is now available for an experienced Senior Mental Health Dietitian to join HSE West and North West in Sligo. This permanent part-time role offers the chance to support mental health services through evidence-based nutrition and dietetic care while working within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering specialist dietetic services, supporting patient wellbeing, and contributing to high-quality mental health care across the region. This role is ideal for a qualified Dietitian seeking a meaningful healthcare career in Sligo with the Health Service Executive.
Reference
Reference: SLMH2620
Job Overview
The Senior Mental Health Dietitian will provide specialist nutrition and dietetic services within mental health services across the HSE West and North West region. The role requires a high standard of clinical expertise, evidence-based practice, and collaborative patient-centred care.
This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to improving mental health outcomes while working alongside experienced healthcare professionals within a respected HSE environment in Sligo and surrounding areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver specialist dietetic assessment and intervention for mental health service users.
- Develop evidence-based nutrition care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary mental health teams.
- Provide clinical guidance and support on nutrition-related mental health issues.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with HSE standards and policies.
- Participate in service development, quality improvement, and audit activities.
- Promote best practice in nutrition and dietetics across mental health services.
- Support patient education and health promotion initiatives.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Qualification in Dietetics recognised by CORU.
- CORU registration as a Dietitian or eligibility for registration.
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice in nutrition and dietetics.
- Experience working within healthcare or mental health settings is desirable.
- Strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to multidisciplinary care.
- Commitment to patient-centred care and continuous professional development.
Salary, Benefits and Working Hours
Salary for this Senior Mental Health Dietitian role will be aligned with HSE pay scales for Grade 3395 positions. Competitive pay and public sector benefits apply, including annual leave entitlements, pension scheme access, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
This is a permanent part-time position within HSE West and North West.
Location and Employer Information
This Senior Mental Health Dietitian position is based in Sligo within HSE West and North West, covering services across Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway. The role offers the opportunity to work within a progressive healthcare region focused on delivering high-quality mental health and community care services.
HSE West and North West provides a collaborative healthcare environment with strong multidisciplinary support and a commitment to evidence-based patient care.
Application Details
Applications for this Senior Mental Health Dietitian job in Sligo must be submitted through the official HSE recruitment platform.
Recruiter: HSE West and North West: Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway
Advertisement Type: External
Contract Type: Permanent Part-time
Proposed Interview Date: To be confirmed
Informal Enquiries:
Marie Boyce, Community Dietitian Manager (Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim & West Cavan)
Email: marie.boyce@hse.ie
Phone: 086 4176677
Last Day to Apply: 27 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
