Employer: Health Service Executive (HSE) – Dublin and South East
Location: St. Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny, Ireland
Category: Health and Social Care Professionals
Grade Code: 3395 – Senior Dietitian
Reference: DSNRKK25
Contract Type: Fixed-Term, Whole-time
Closing Date: 14 November 2025, 17:00 (Irish time)
Published: 24 October 2025
About the Role
St. Luke’s General Hospital in Kilkenny is inviting applications for the position of Senior Dietitian (Hepatology & Gastroenterology) within the HSE Dublin and South East region.
This post presents a rewarding opportunity to join a multidisciplinary clinical team supporting patients with Coeliac disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and other gastroenterological conditions. The successful candidate will play a vital role in the assessment, planning, and delivery of evidence-based nutritional interventions in a busy acute hospital setting.
This appointment is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants who meet the essential qualification and experience requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist dietetic assessment and management for patients with hepatology and gastroenterological conditions.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of nutrition care plans as part of multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Support nutrition education programmes for patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
- Collaborate closely with consultants, nursing staff, and allied health professionals in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, and research initiatives.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in accordance with HSE policy.
- Supervise and mentor junior dietitians and student placements as required.
Required Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a recognised BSc or MSc in Dietetics (or equivalent qualification validated by CORU).
- Be registered, or eligible for registration, with CORU as a Dietitian.
- Have a minimum of three years’ full-time (or equivalent) post-qualification clinical experience, with demonstrated competence in acute hospital dietetics.
- Proven experience working with patients with hepatology and gastroenterology conditions such as Coeliac disease, IBD, and IBS.
- Demonstrated flexibility regarding working hours to meet service demands.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient advocacy skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience in HSE hospital settings.
- Participation in service development or dietetic research.
- Experience delivering specialist outpatient clinics and educational programmes.
What We Offer
- Salary Scale (as per HSE Consolidated Pay Scales 1 August 2025):
Senior Dietitian (Grade Code 3395) — €60,000 to €70,000 per annum (approx., based on current DoH Circular 6/2025 rates). - Comprehensive HSE benefits including pension, annual leave, and career development opportunities.
- Supportive multidisciplinary environment focused on professional growth and patient-centred care.
- Access to continuous professional development (CPD) and education supports.
Ready to Apply?
Applications must be submitted by 17:00 on 14 November 2025.
For informal enquiries, contact:
Majella Doherty, St. Luke’s General Hospital
📧 majella.doherty@hse.ie | ☎️ (056) 7758474
For formal application details, contact:
Danny Brennan, HR Department
📧 danny.brennan@hse.ie
