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
* 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.
Qualifications & Experience
* 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.
* 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.
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