An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Dietitian to join Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs) within HSE West and North West. This permanent whole-time post supports children and young adults across CDNT 7 North Galway and CDNT 8 East Galway & South Roscommon, delivering high-quality, evidence-based nutritional care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
The role offers meaningful clinical impact, professional autonomy, and the opportunity to contribute to service development within community disability services.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver specialist dietetic assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for children and young adults with disabilities
• Provide evidence-based nutritional management plans in collaboration with families and carers
• Work as a senior member of multidisciplinary CDNT teams
• Contribute to service planning, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
• Supervise and support junior dietetic staff and students as required
• Maintain accurate clinical records and reports in line with HSE standards
• Engage in continuing professional development and clinical governance activities
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration as a Dietitian with CORU
• Relevant postgraduate experience in paediatric or disability dietetics
• Demonstrated high level of clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice
• Excellent communication and team-working skills
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
• Full driving licence and access to transport for community-based work
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE Senior Dietitian Grade 3395 payscale (Department of Health Consolidated Scales, effective 1 August 2025)
• Permanent whole-time position
• Public service pension scheme
• Generous annual leave and public holidays
• Structured CPD and professional development opportunities
Location & Employer Information
This post covers Galway and Roscommon, working across Children’s Disability Network Teams in North Galway, East Galway, and South Roscommon.
The role is with the Health Service Executive, delivering community-based disability services across the West and North West region, supporting children and families in local settings.
Application Details
• Application method: Online application via Rezoomo (CVs will not be accepted)
• Documents referenced:
– Application Form
– Job Specification
Informal Enquiries:
• Bríd Claffey, Disability Dietitian Manager in Charge III
Email: brid.claffey2@hse.ie | Phone: 087 642 8115
• Teesh Walsh, Children’s Disability Network Manager
Email: teesh.walsh@hse.ie | Phone: 086 047 2424
Last Day to Apply: 06 February 2026 at 12:00 PM
