Job Overview
This is an excellent opportunity to join the HSE Dublin and North East region as a Senior Dietitian, delivering high-quality nutrition and dietetic services across Cavan and Monaghan. The role focuses on clinical leadership, patient care, and service development within hospital and community settings. As a senior professional, you will play a key role in improving patient outcomes and supporting multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advanced clinical dietetic assessment and intervention for patients
- Lead and support evidence-based nutrition care planning
- Supervise and mentor junior dietitians and students
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community services
- Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives
- Maintain accurate patient records and reporting standards
- Participate in audit, research, and professional development activities
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Recognised qualification in Dietetics
- Registration with CORU as a Dietitian (or eligibility to register)
- Minimum relevant post-qualification experience at senior level
- Strong clinical, communication, and organisational skills
- Experience in multidisciplinary team environments
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Leadership and mentoring capabilities
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary Scale: €64,551 – €76,007 per annum (based on HSE Senior Dietitian scale and experience). This is a Permanent Wholetime position offering job security, public sector pension, annual leave entitlements, and ongoing professional development opportunities within the HSE.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based across Cavan and Monaghan within the HSE Dublin and North East region, covering services in both hospital and community settings including Cavan & Monaghan Hospitals and Community Healthcare Networks. The HSE provides comprehensive public healthcare services across Ireland, offering a supportive and progressive working environment.
Application Details
Applicants must apply online via the official HSE recruitment portal using the link below.
Informal enquiries can be made to:
Bernadette Mallon
Dietitian Manager
Cavan & Monaghan Hospitals
Email: Bernadette.Mallon@hse.ie
Irene Cunningham
Dietitian Manager
CHN Cavan & Monaghan Networks
Tel: 086 0439925
Email: Irene.Cunningham@hse.ie
Last Day to Apply: 08 May 2026 at 5:00 PM

