Clinical Specialist Dietitian x 2
We are looking for…
2 x Clinical Specialist Dietitian
Permanent Contract – 2 x 0.5 WTE posts
17.5 hours per week each (Blanchardstown/Raheny)
This is an exciting opportunity to take a lead role in developing Dietetic services within a specialist palliative care setting. The Clinical Specialist Dietitian will work as part of a highly skilled interdisciplinary team, providing clinical leadership and specialist expertise in the management of complex nutritional needs across inpatient, outpatient and community services. This role offers the opportunity to shape and embed Dietetics as a core component of specialist palliative care, contributing to service development, education, research and quality improvement within a progressive and patient-centred organisation aligned with strategic priorities. The post holder will work collaboratively across both sites to develop and deliver a high-quality specialist palliative care Dietetic service.
The person must…
Essential:
- Be registered as a Dietitian with CORU
- Have a minimum of five years full-time (or equivalent) post-qualification clinical experience of which four years full-time (or an aggregate of four years) post-registration qualification clinical experience must be in oncology or palliative care.
- Demonstrate significant experience managing patients with complex nutritional needs associated with life-limiting illness.
- Have experience of interdisciplinary team working
- Demonstrate strong leadership, organisational, communication and decision-making skills
- Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the role
Desirable:
- Postgraduate qualification relevant to nutrition, palliative care, oncology, ageing or healthcare leadership
- Experience in research and publication.
- Experience in developing clinical guidelines and care pathways
Informal enquiries to: Lisa McGirr, Head of Health and Social Care Professionals. Email: lmcgirr@sfh.ie
Application Process – Candidates should complete the application form on our website, and submit it along with a Cover Letter and a copy of their Curriculum Vitae
Closing date for all applications is Sunday 1st November 2026
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on Friday 6th November 2026
