Job Overview
Children’s Health Ireland is seeking a highly skilled Clinical Specialist Dietitian or Nutritionist to join the Special Feed Unit (SFU). This is a specialist-level opportunity to play a critical role in delivering advanced nutritional care to paediatric patients. The successful candidate will contribute to service development while supporting complex clinical cases within a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist dietetic assessment and intervention for patients requiring complex nutritional support
- Lead and support clinical decision-making within the Special Feed Unit
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated patient care
- Develop and implement evidence-based nutritional care plans
- Participate in service development, quality improvement, and audit initiatives
- Provide education and training to healthcare staff and families
- Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional standards
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Recognised qualification in Dietetics or Nutrition
- Registration with CORU (or eligibility for registration)
- Significant post-qualification clinical experience, including specialist experience
- Demonstrated expertise in paediatric nutrition or complex feeding needs
- Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
- Ability to lead clinical initiatives and support service improvement
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary scale: €71,405 – €82,860 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience.
This is a specified purpose part-time contract. Benefits include access to public sector pension schemes, structured annual leave, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based in Dublin South within Children’s Health Ireland. Children’s Health Ireland is a leading provider of paediatric healthcare services, delivering specialised and acute care across multiple sites. The organisation is committed to excellence in clinical care, research, and education.
Application Details
To apply, please visit the following link:
https://www.rezoomo.com/job/96711
For queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact:
Victoria Gsamelova, Talent Acquisition Specialist
Email: Victoria.Gsamelova@childrenshealthireland.ie
For informal enquiries, please contact:
Catherine Carroll, Professional Lead Nutrition and Dietetics
Email: Catherine.carroll@childrenshealthireland.ie
Phone: 01 4096387
Proposed Interview Date: Monday, 25 May 2026
Last Day to Apply: 12 May 2026 at 11:45 PM
