Dietician

Basic Grade Dietician – Maternity Cover
Location: Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
Contract Type: Maternity Cover (Full-Time, 37 hours per week)
Salary: €41,075 - €59,360 per annum
Working Pattern: On-site

Overview
Sanctuary Personnel, an award-winning recruitment agency specialising in healthcare across Ireland, is currently seeking a dedicated Basic Grade Dietician to join a specialist in-patient mental health and neurodisability service based in Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.

Role Summary
As a Dietician, you will provide a comprehensive, evidence-based dietetic service to adults in long-term mental health and neurodisability care. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, and implement nutrition and dietetic interventions that support recovery, health, and wellbeing. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in patients’ lives within a well-established and supportive healthcare environment that prioritises professional development and high standards of care.

Key Responsibilities of the Dietician

• Deliver high-quality dietetic care to adults with complex neuro and mental health conditions.

• Conduct nutritional assessments, develop treatment plans, and evaluate progress.

• Manage cases involving enteral feeding and complex feeding issues such as oral-motor dysfunction.

• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to case conferences and care planning.

• Provide dietetic advice and education to residents, families, and colleagues.

• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with CORU and HSE standards.

• Participate in service improvement projects, clinical audits, and professional development.

• Promote a culture of dignity, equality, and respect in all interactions.

Requirements
Essential:

• Recognised qualification in Dietetics and current registration with CORU.

• Minimum of 1.5 years post-qualification experience.

• Experience working with adults with neurodisability and/or mental health needs.

• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to manage workload effectively.

Desirable:

• Experience developing and delivering dietetic or nutrition education programmes.

• Involvement in clinical audit, quality improvement, or research.

• Strong IT and report-writing skills.

Why Work Through Sanctuary Personnel
Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted recruitment partner for healthcare professionals across Ireland and the UK. We connect Dieticians and Allied Health Professionals with rewarding roles in hospitals.