Senior Dietitian (Acute)

Job Title: Senior Dietitian
Location: Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Contract Type: Agency Contract
Contract Duration: 12-Month Maternity Cover
Hours: Full-Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: In line with HSE Senior Dietitian pay scales

Are you a CORU registered Senior Dietitian with an interest or experience in diabetes and/or maternity care?

Excel Recruitment are delighted to present an exciting opportunity for a Senior Dietitian to join a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team within an acute hospital setting in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

This is a full-time maternity cover contract offering valuable exposure across maternity and acute medicine services.

The post is primarily split between Maternity and Acute Medicine; however, applications will be considered from candidates seeking part-time work within either specialty. You will work alongside a strong team of Management, Senior, and Staff Grade Dietitians in a collaborative and well-supported environment.

Experience in Maternity and/or Acute Medicine is desirable but not essential. Relevant clinical experience to date will be considered.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic assessment, diagnosis, and nutrition care planning within the acute hospital setting.
• Deliver high-quality dietetic input with a focus on diabetes and/or maternity services.
• Provide evidence-based nutrition education and advice to patients and their families.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, nurses, midwives, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with hospital and CORU standards.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to best-practice service delivery.

Requirements

• BSc/MSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics (or equivalent).
• Registered with CORU and INDI (essential).
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in diabetes and/or maternity dietetics within an acute or hospital setting is highly desirable.
• Experience in Women's Health conditions is advantageous.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Apply Now

If you are a Senior Dietitian seeking a rewarding opportunity within an acute hospital environment, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Charlene Cooke confidentially at or call +353 89 945 5139.