Wexford General Hospital is seeking applications for the position of Staff Bank Dietitian within HSE Dublin and South East. This opportunity offers qualified dietitians the chance to contribute to patient-centred nutritional care services in a busy acute hospital environment while gaining valuable experience across a wide range of clinical areas.
This Staff Bank Dietitian role in Wexford is ideal for professionals who can demonstrate strong clinical dietetic experience, flexibility, and the ability to deliver high-quality nutrition and dietetic services within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Job Overview
The successful candidate will support the delivery of dietetic services at Wexford General Hospital on an if and when required basis. The role involves providing evidence-based nutritional assessment, intervention, and patient education while supporting clinical care pathways across hospital services.
Working within HSE Dublin and South East, the Staff Bank Dietitian will contribute to improving patient outcomes through professional dietetic practice, collaborative care planning, and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver dietetic assessment and nutritional intervention services to patients within the hospital setting
- Provide evidence-based dietary advice and patient-centred nutrition education
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support patient care plans
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records
- Support safe and effective nutritional management across relevant clinical areas
- Participate in service development, quality improvement, and professional practice initiatives
- Ensure compliance with HSE policies, procedures, and professional standards
- Contribute to continuity of care through flexible Staff Bank support services
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Recognised qualification in Dietetics
- Registration with CORU as a Dietitian or eligibility for registration
- Demonstrated depth and breadth of experience in the delivery of dietetic services relevant to the role
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centred care
- Flexibility and adaptability within a hospital-based healthcare environment
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary: Competitive pay in line with HSE salary scales and public sector employment guidelines.
Contract Type: If and when required Staff Bank contract.
Benefits may include access to HSE professional development opportunities, multidisciplinary clinical experience, and the opportunity to work within one of the key acute hospitals serving the South East region.
Location & Employer Information
This Staff Bank Dietitian position is based at Wexford General Hospital / Ospidéal Ginearálta Loch Garman in County Wexford. The hospital plays a vital role in delivering acute healthcare services across the South East region and offers a dynamic clinical environment focused on patient care, teamwork, and service excellence.
The role is managed through HSE Dublin and South East, supporting healthcare services across Tipperary South, Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow, and part of South Dublin.
Application Details
Applications for this Staff Bank Dietitian job in Wexford should be submitted through the official HSE recruitment platform.
Informal enquiries are welcome.
Name: Siobhan Julian, Dietitian Manager, Wexford General Hospital
Email: Siobhan.Julian@hse.ie
Telephone: 053 9153177 bleep 248
Staff Bank Queries: staffbankDSE@hse.ie
Date Posted: 19 May 2026
Proposed Interview Date: Candidates will normally receive at least two weeks’ notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.
