Dietitian Manager – University Hospital Kerry (UHKDM89246)

Employer: Health Service Executive (HSE)
Location: University Hospital Kerry, Co. Kerry
Contract: Permanent, Whole-Time
Reference: UHKDM89246
Closing Date: 05 January 2026 at 12:00 PM
Health Region: HSE South West

Job Overview

This Dietitian Manager University Hospital Kerry role offers a senior leadership opportunity within HSE South West, providing strategic and operational management of dietetic services at University Hospital Kerry. You will lead multidisciplinary clinical practice, service development, and governance in a dynamic acute hospital environment.

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership and management of dietetic services
• Lead clinical governance, quality improvement, and service planning
• Manage staff performance, supervision, and professional development
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, standards, and best practice
• Contribute to regional and national service initiatives
• Manage resources, budgets, and workforce planning effectively

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Required Skills & Qualifications

• CORU registration as a Dietitian (essential)
• Recognised qualification in Dietetics
• Significant post-qualification clinical experience
• Proven experience in service or team management
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Experience in acute hospital or complex healthcare settings (desirable)

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Salary, Benefits & Working Hours

• Salary: In line with HSE consolidated pay scales for senior health & social care professionals (effective 1 August 2025)
• Benefits: Public service pension, annual leave, professional development, incremental pay progression
• Working Hours: Whole-time, permanent position

(Salary and benefits are governed by Department of Health consolidated pay scales.)

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Location & Employer Information

University Hospital Kerry is a key acute hospital within HSE South West, delivering a wide range of medical and surgical services to the Kerry region. The HSE is Ireland’s national public health service provider, committed to delivering safe, high-quality, and patient-centred care.

Employer details verified from internal records.

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Application Details

• Eligibility: Open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants
• Recruiter: HSE South West – Kerry and Cork
• Informal Enquiries:
Damien Moyles, Deputy General Manager / Operations Manager
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 066 710 4163

Applicants are strongly advised to download and read the official Job Specification and Application Form before applying.

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