SLDS2648 Senior Dietitian - Children Disability Network Team in County Sligo
- Salary
- €65,197–€76,767 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 14 Oct 2026
About the Role
Integrated Healthcare Area Sligo Leitrim is responsible for the delivery of Primary and Community-based Services to meet the needs of local communities.
Community healthcare services are a broad range of services, which, are provided outside of the acute hospital system and include Primary Care, Social Care, Mental Health, and Health and Wellbeing Services. These services are delivered through the HSE and its funded agencies to people in local communities, as close as possible to people’s homes.
This post will be based with CDNT in Leitrim West Cavan Carrick-on-Shannon and will cover the geographical areas Leitrim & west Cavan.
The Senior Dietitian will be responsible for the delivery of a paediatric dietetic service to children and families within the CDNT and will work as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team.
The post holder will contribute to clinical governance within Leitrim West Cavan CDNT and will maintain responsibility for safe, high-quality professional Dietetic practice in accordance with CORU, HSE and professional standards.
The post holder will provide senior clinical Dietetic expertise to Leitrim West Cavan CDNT. The Children Disability Network Team provides support and input to children and young people from age 0 to 18 who have complex disability needs. Input and support will be through an interdisciplinary approach, underpinned by Family Centred Practice and the Individual Family Support Plan.
The service may include in-person clinics, group work, home visits, school visits and the development of resources and clinical pathways relevant to the role. The caseload may include paediatric enteral feeding, nutrition support, malnutrition, complex restrictive eating, infant feeding and weight management, according to identified and prioritised needs.
The post holder will work within an inter-disciplinary model. The team includes all key professions and which may also include clinical specialists in Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy.
The post holder will contribute to clinical governance within Leitrim West Cavan CDNT and will maintain responsibility for safe, high-quality professional Dietetic practice in accordance with CORU, HSE and professional standards.
Requirements
This post forms part of the resourcing of services within CS CDLMS. CS CDLMS is responsible for the provision of the following services: Children Disabilities Service.
Details
Location: Sligo, Leitrim & west Cavan Children Disability Network Team services
Salary: €65,197–€76,767 per year
Closing date: 14 Oct 2026
Contract type: Permanent
How to Apply
Informal Enquiries: Marie Boyce, Dietetics Manager, Email: [email protected]
Safi Ahamed, Children Disability Network Manager (Operational Manager), Mobile: 087 7877809, Email: [email protected]
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Frequently asked
- What is the salary for this role?
- €65,197–€76,767 per year
- What is the closing date for applications?
- 14 Oct 2026
- Who should I contact for more information about the role?
- Marie Boyce, Dietetics Manager, Email: [email protected] or Safi Ahamed, Children Disability Network Manager (Operational Manager), Mobile: 087 7877809, Email: [email protected]
- What are the main responsibilities of the Senior Dietitian role?
- The Senior Dietitian will be responsible for the delivery of a paediatric dietetic service to children and families within the CDNT and will work as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team. The post holder will contribute to clinical governance within Leitrim West Cavan CDNT and will maintain responsibility for safe, high-quality professional Dietetic practice in accordance with CORU, HSE and professional standards.