Job Tag: Dietitian

Senior Dietitian (Adult Community)

Job Title: Senior Dietitian – Adult Primary Care
Location: Cavan Town (covering services across Co. Cavan)
Contract Type: Four days per week, 28-hour working week
Contract Duration: Agency Contract (initial 9 months)
Salary: Aligned with HSE Senior Dietitian Pay Scales

Excel Recruitment is recruiting a Senior Dietitian to join a well-established and welcoming Primary Care team in Cavan. This position would suit a CORU-registered Dietitian with strong experience managing adult caseloads, who is passionate about preventative care, chronic disease management, and health promotion within the community.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing holistic, patient-centred care.

Job Purpose:

The Senior Dietitian will lead the provision of a nutrition and dietetic service to adult clients in the community. The role will involve both individual consultations and group education, with a focus on nutrition support, weight management, diabetes, cardiovascular health, gastrointestinal conditions, and nutritional rehabilitation. You will work closely with GPs, nurses, and allied health professionals to support patients in achieving their health goals and

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide specialist dietary assessments and personalised nutrition care plans for adult clients with a variety of clinical conditions.
  • Deliver education and counselling to support chronic disease prevention and management, including diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and gastrointestinal disorders.
  • Develop and implement group education programmes and community workshops on healthy eating and lifestyle management.
  • Contribute to hospital discharge planning and support patients transitioning to community-based care.
  • Work collaboratively with Public Health Nurses, Physiotherapists, OTs, and GPs to deliver integrated care plans.
  • Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to junior Dietitians and students.
  • Engage in service development, quality improvement projects, and audits to enhance outcomes and service delivery.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development, research, and evidence-based practice.

Requirements:

  • BSc/MSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
  • CORU Registration as a Dietitian (essential)
  • A minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience, ideally with strong exposure to adult clinical nutrition in a primary care or community setting
  • Proven expertise in managing chronic disease, malnutrition, weight management, and nutritional counselling
  • Excellent communication and motivational interviewing skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a wider interdisciplinary team
  • A full clean driving licence and access to a car for domiciliary visits

Apply Now:

If you’re a Senior Dietitian ready to bring your skills and passion to a community-focused role in Cavan, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Charlene Cooke confidentially at or call +353 89 9455139.

EXCLCHAR

Dietitian

Dietitian

Excel Healthcare are partnering with our client, an ambitious Dublin-based healthcare group, to hire a qualified Dietitian to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated Dietitian to oversee the nutritional department across three nursing homes including a transitional care facility.

The successful candidate will be supported by all members of the multidisciplinary team and will deliver comprehensive and individualised nutritional care for patients and residents. For those long-term residents who need minimal input, support materials will be provided for the nursing staff to guide nutritional care. You will report to the Director of Clinical Services and be responsible for managing the nutritional care of all patients/residents. This will require travelling between each facility, on a schedule that suits you.

Benefits:

  • Attractive renumeration package for the right candidate
  • Flexible working hours
  • Mileage allowance
  • 22 days annual leave
  • Professional fees covered for CORU and INDI
  • Pharmacy discount and subsidised meals
  • Career development opportunities

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct dietetic assessments and develop care plans for patients/residents
  • Process referrals and ensure patients/residents are reviewed within a clinically appropriate timeline
  • Provide nutritional education and support for the nursing and catering departments
  • Develop policies, support materials and resources to put in place across our clients’ respective facilities
  • Participate in MDT meetings, contributing to the plan of care for patients/residents
  • Liaise with acute hospital dietitians to manage relationships with key stakeholders
  • Project KPI’s and reports to the Director of Clinical Services

Job requirements:

  • Qualification in Dietetics
  • Active registration with CORU
  • Full, clean driving license
  • Experience in both a residential and a hospital setting is an advantage
  • Time management skills

If this sounds of interest to you, submit your CV below or contact Caoimhe on 087-7013426. Your application will be treated in confidence.

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