Job Overview
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is seeking an experienced Senior Dietitian – Paediatrics to join the CAWT PEACEPLUS Healthier Futures Project under reference NRS15271. This 30-month specified purpose contract supports the Weight Management Service for Children and Young People as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT).
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering specialist paediatric dietetic services across designated counties, contributing to improved health outcomes for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist paediatric dietetic assessment, intervention and management within the CAWT PEACEPLUS Healthier Futures Project.
- Work as an integral member of the Children and Young People MDT Weight Management Service.
- Deliver evidence-based nutritional interventions tailored to paediatric populations.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals across community and acute settings.
- Support service development initiatives aligned with national and regional HSE priorities.
- Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional and HSE standards.
- Participate in audit, quality improvement and governance activities.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Qualification recognised by CORU for registration as a Dietitian.
- Current registration with CORU (or eligibility to register).
- Significant post-qualification experience, including paediatric dietetics.
- Demonstrated experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong clinical reasoning, communication and organisational skills.
- Full driving licence and access to transport (travel required across designated counties).
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned with the HSE Senior Dietitian (Grade 3395) scale under the February 2026 consolidated public sector pay scales.
- Specified Purpose Contract (30 months).
- Whole-time and part-time options available.
- Annual leave and public sector pension scheme entitlements.
- Access to professional development and training opportunities.
Location & Employer Information
- One 1 WTE specified purpose (30 months) whole-time vacancy based in County Louth, with travel to Cavan and Monaghan.
- One 1 WTE specified purpose (30 months) whole-time vacancy across Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim and West Cavan (base to be determined).
- Employer: Health Service Executive (HSE) – National Services and Schemes.
- A panel may be formed for future specified purpose vacancies (full or part-time).
Application Details
- Email your completed application form to: [email protected]
- Subject line must read: NRS15271 Dietitian, Senior – Paediatrics CAWT PEACEPLUS Healthier Futures Project
- Email applications only. A confirmation response will issue within 2 working days.
- If no response is received within 5 working days, contact [email protected] to verify receipt.
- Download and read the following documents before applying:
- Informal enquiries (Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim): Marie Boyce, Dietitian Manager – Tel: 086 4176677 – Email: [email protected]
Apply via the official HSE recruitment process before the deadline below.
Last Day to Apply: 10 March 2026, 12:00 PM
