Dietician

Reports to: Clinical Director

Duration: Maternity Cover

Working Hours: 37 hours weekly

My client is an independent not-for-profit hospital seeking an experienced Dietician at basic grade or senior level, for their in-patient mental health service based in Dublin 16.

The client provides a spectrum of neuropsychiatric services to adults with a range of serious and enduring mental health needs such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's Diseases, as well as individuals with early onset dementias, schizophrenia, and mood disorders.

Key Duties:

• Demonstrate skill and confidence in supporting clients with complex feeding difficulties, including oral-motor dysfunction.
• Show strong competence in managing enteral (tube) feeding plans.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and integrated care for all residents.
• Assess and manage a wide range of clinical presentations related to adults with neurological and complex mental health needs.
• Establish and monitor performance standards and contribute to achieving outcome measures within neuro and mental health dietetics.

Essential Criteria:

• A recognised dietician qualification and maintain valid registration with CORU.
• Minimum 1.5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in adult with neurodisability and mental health dietetics.
• Evidence of postgraduate continuing professional development relevant to a specialism within dietetics.

To find out more, please contact 086 2014915 and email [email protected]

*Please note you must be eligible to work in Ireland full time (Stamp 4/EU)

Please note that this role is subject to Garda Vetting and clearances.