HSE West and North West is seeking applications for the position of Senior Dietitian specialising in Eating Disorders based in Sligo. This specified purpose whole-time role offers an opportunity to deliver evidence-based nutritional care and clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment supporting individuals with eating disorders across the region.
This Senior Dietitian role in Sligo is ideal for an experienced healthcare professional with strong clinical expertise in nutrition and dietetics who is passionate about improving patient outcomes and supporting high-quality specialist care services within the public health sector.
Job Overview
The successful candidate will work within HSE West and North West services, providing specialist dietetic assessment, intervention, and management for patients experiencing eating disorders. The role requires advanced clinical knowledge, collaborative multidisciplinary engagement, and a commitment to evidence-based practice.
The position is based in Sligo and supports healthcare services across the HSE West and North West region, including Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist dietetic assessment and treatment for individuals with eating disorders.
- Deliver evidence-based nutrition and dietetic interventions within agreed clinical pathways.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support integrated patient care.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support patient education, nutritional counselling, and therapeutic care planning.
- Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning and professional decision-making skills.
- Participate in service development and contribute to best practice standards in dietetics.
- Ensure compliance with HSE policies, procedures, and professional standards.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Recognised qualification in Dietetics.
- Registration with CORU or eligibility for registration.
- Demonstrated high level of clinical knowledge and evidence-based dietetic practice.
- Experience working with eating disorder services or complex clinical nutrition cases is desirable.
- Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Commitment to patient-centred care and continuous professional development.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary will be aligned with the HSE Senior Dietitian Grade 3395 pay scale. This is a Specified Purpose Wholetime contract within the HSE public healthcare system.
Benefits may include access to public sector pension schemes, annual leave entitlements, professional development opportunities, and participation in a progressive multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
Working arrangements and service requirements will be discussed during the recruitment process.
Location & Employer Information
This Senior Dietitian Eating Disorder role is based in Sligo within HSE West and North West services. The region provides essential healthcare services across Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway, supporting diverse communities through integrated and patient-focused care delivery.
Application Details
Applications are open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
To apply for this Senior Dietitian Eating Disorder job in Sligo, please apply through the official recruitment portal below:
Informal Enquiries:
Marie Boyce – Community Dietitian Manager (Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim & West Cavan)
Email: marie.boyce@hse.ie
Phone: 086 4176677
Proposed Interview Date: To be confirmed
