Clinical Specialist Dietitian – Sligo | HSE

Join the Health Service Executive (HSE) West and North West as a Clinical Specialist Dietitian specializing in palliative care. This permanent part-time position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in providing specialized nutritional care to patients and families during critical times.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Specialist Dietitian to join our palliative care team in Sligo. This Grade 3715 position requires a dedicated professional with proven expertise in palliative care dietetics, clinical audit, and quality improvement initiatives. You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering compassionate, evidence-based nutritional care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialized dietetic assessment and intervention for patients receiving palliative care services
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Conduct clinical audits and participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery
• Lead practice development activities and contribute to policy development within the dietetic service
• Provide education and training to healthcare professionals, patients, and families on nutritional aspects of palliative care
• Engage in research activities and evidence-based practice development relevant to palliative care nutrition
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to service planning and evaluation

Required Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent qualification recognized by CORU
• Current registration with CORU as a Dietitian
• Demonstrated depth and breadth of experience in providing dietetic care to palliative care patients
• Proven experience in continuous professional development relevant to palliative care specialization
• Experience in clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, practice development, teaching and research

Preferred Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in relevant specialized area
• Previous experience working within HSE or similar healthcare organization
• Experience in multidisciplinary team working in palliative care settings
• Knowledge of current best practice guidelines in palliative care nutrition
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with patients, families, and healthcare teams

What We Offer

• Competitive salary aligned with HSE Clinical Specialist Grade 3715 pay scale
• Permanent part-time contract providing job security and work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme and healthcare benefits
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement
• Supportive multidisciplinary work environment focused on patient-centered care
• Access to HSE training programs and educational resources
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance

Ready to Apply?

This rewarding opportunity closes at 12:00 PM on 20th August 2025. Don’t miss your chance to join our dedicated palliative care team and make a real difference in patients’ lives.

For informal enquiries about this position, contact Marie Boyce, Community Dietitian Manager for Donegal, Sligo & Leitrim, at [email protected] or call 086 4176677.

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