SENIOR DIETITIAN NEONATOLOGY in Dublin
- Salary
- €0.33–€38,383.50 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 14 Sept 2026
About the Role
The National Maternity Hospital on Dublin’s Holles Street was established in 1894 and celebrated its centenary in 1994. Employing approximately 820 people, it is the largest maternity hospital in the State as measured by annual deliveries and also one of Europe’s largest maternity hospitals. The hospital mainly provides obstetric, gynaecology and neonatal services. The original focus of the service was the poor people of the districts surrounding Holles Street, Dublin however continuous change and growth from humble beginnings means that today, one in every twelve Irish citizens began life behind it's walls.
The National Maternity Hospital delivers over 9,000 babies a year. The hospital is recognised as a national referral centre for complicated pregnancies, premature babies and sick infants. Our gynaecology unit also treats over 9,000 patients annually.
The National Maternity Hospital has built up a reputation for undergraduate and postgraduate training and holds international courses on the Active Management of Labour each year. The hospital also trains midwives and runs an annual Higher Diploma course in Neonatal Studies in conjunction with the two other Dublin maternity hospitals and the College of Surgeons.
The National Maternity Hospital is part of the Ireland East Hospital Group (IEHG). Comprising 11 hospitals, IEHG is Ireland’s largest hospital group, with University College Dublin (UCD) as its academic partner.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have :
- Registration as a Dietitian by the Dietitian’s Registration Board at CORU.
- A minimum of 3 years full time relevant post qualification dietetic experience.
- The requisite knowledge and skills, including a high standard of suitability and professional ability, for the proper discharge of duties.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and leadership skills.
- Enthusiasm and motivation to excel in the role.
- Dietetic experience in infant nutrition, including the management of babies who are sick or preterm in a neonatal intensive care setting and out-patient clinic.
Details
Location: Holles Street, Dublin, Ireland
Contract type: Permanent, Part-time
Salary: €32,598.50 - 38,383.50
Closing date: 14 September 2026 11:00 AM
Who to contact for enquiries: Not stated
How to apply: Not stated
Documents & Campaign Information
Frequently asked
- What are the main duties of a Senior Dietitian Neonatology at The National Maternity Hospital?
- The main duties involve providing dietetic services in infant nutrition, including the management of babies who are sick or preterm in a neonatal intensive care setting and out-patient clinic.
- What qualifications are required for this role?
- Registration as a Dietitian by the Dietitian’s Registration Board at CORU and a minimum of 3 years full time relevant post qualification dietetic experience.
- What skills are required for this role?
- The requisite knowledge and skills, including a high standard of suitability and professional ability, for the proper discharge of duties. Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and leadership skills.
- Where is this role located?
- Holles Street, Dublin, Ireland.
- What is the salary for this role?
- €32,598.50 - 38,383.50