Senior Dietitian - Off Site locations

Job Title: Senior Dietitian Off Site Locations (2 positions)

Reference No: 05\.026 (2026\)

Department / Directorate: Nutrition \& Dietetics Department, COO Directorate

Reports to: Manager of Nutrition \& Dietetics

Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) is a model 4, voluntary, academic teaching hospital partnered with Trinity College and situated in south west Dublin. With a staff of over 4,000 people from 63 different countries, it provides both acute and tertiary care to an increasing population of circa 800,000 people and is a provider of local, regional and national specialties. It is also a National Urology Centre, the second largest provider of dialysis services in the country, Pelvic and Acetabulum National Centre and a designated Trauma Unit.

The Hospital is part of the newly established HSE Dublin \& Midlands Region, which serves a population of over 1\.2 million across seven counties, and operates under the governance of an independent Board of Directors who give their time on a voluntary basis. TUH is also supported by the Adelaide Health Foundation, the Meath Foundation and Tallaght University Hospital Foundation.

TUH recognises the role it plays in our community both as an employer and provider of healthcare and is committed to building a sustainable future for our region both now and into the future with a focus on patient outcomes.

The Hospital is ambitious, recognising that healthcare delivery is undergoing seismic change and will be different now and into the future, largely due to digital and technological advances along with research continuing to discover and test new treatment options. TUH wants to be a leader in determining that future. It is a *“Hospital without Walls”* always looking to optimise care both within and beyond in line with the Sláintecare vision of providing the right care, in the right place, at the right time whilst empowering our patients and staff.

TUH Vision and Values

The vision of the Hospital is “*People Caring for People to Live Better Lives”* through excellent health outcomes supported by evidenced based practice, positive patient and staff experience in an empowering and caring environment. A culture of innovation and quality improvement in everything we do.

Our TUH CARE values – for patients, their families, our community and staff are:* Collaborate – together and with our academic and care partners

• Achieve – our goals, positive outcomes and wellbeing


• Respect – for patients, each other and our environment


• Equity – for patients and staff

At TUH we view our staff as our most valuable asset and every member of the Team is valued equally. We recognise that a skilled, satisfied and motivated workforce is a prerequisite to high quality care.

A full overview of TUH is available on www.tuh.ie/about us

Purpose of the Role:

The TUH Dietetics Department provides services to TUH patients discharged to off\-site locations, which are under the Governance of TUH. We are recruiting two senior Dietitians, for these locations. One is Tymon North, where MDT services are well established. A new service is due to commence in a new location in Clondalkin, where the senior Dietitian will be responsible for establishing and delivering Dietetic services for patients transferred from TUH.

In both locations, the senior Dietitians will work in collaboration with the full multi\-disciplinary team to coordinate patient care and expedite patient discharges. The Dietitians will work closely with their Dietitian colleagues in TUH on the transfer and delivery of patient care.

Overview of Role:

Key Duties and Responsibilities* Provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients transferred from TUH

• Map service provision, in collaboration with the Dietitian managers


• Develop and implement protocols/procedures for nutritional screening, referral, assessment and intervention


• Monitor and evaluate service provision and report on same periodically


• Provide expert nutritional advice for the multidisciplinary team and actively engage with the team by attending ward rounds, conferences, lunch meetings and grand rounds


• Record statistical information and produce reports as required


• Supervise and support junior staff members and Dietetic assistants, where relevant


• Attend Departmental meetings in TUH on a regular basis


• Participate in the clinical training of Student Dietitians on placement in TUH


• Contribute to the Departments upskilling program for Dietitians which will provide an opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills to work in other specialties


• Be responsible for his/her own professional development and keep abreast of developments in Nutrition and Dietetics


• Contribute to the enhancement of clinical practice through participation in quality improvement initiatives , audit and research


• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of standards and policies relating to the Nutrition \& Dietetic service


• Carry out other duties appropriate to the post, as may be assigned by the Manager of Nutrition \& Dietetics

Qualifications \& Experience required

Must:* Be registered as a Dietitian by the Dietitians Registration Board at CORU

• Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Dietitians Register maintained by the Dietitians Registration Board at CORU

And* Have at least 3 years full time (or equivalent) post qualification clinical dietetic experience

• Be proficient in the provision of artificial nutrition support (Enteral and Parenteral)


• Have experience in discharging patients from hospital on artificial nutrition support

Desirable:* Be a member of the Irish Nutrition \& Dietetic Institute

• Full clean Drivers License


• Experience in the supervision of junior Dietitians and/or students and/or therapy assistants


• Recent relevant experience in a similar acute hospital setting.


• Evidence of relevant service development/quality improvement experience.


• Recent evidence of continuing professional development

Reward \& Recognition* Remuneration is in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales, grade code 3395

• The appointment is Full time, pensionable and permanent.


• The annual leave entitlement is 29 working days per year. The leave year runs from 1st April to the 31st of March each year


• Normal working hours are 35 hours worked over 5 days. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8 am to 8 pm over 7 days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement

Application process

Applications can be submitted ‘on\-line’ at www.tuh.ie/careers by completing the application form and attaching your CV. Candidates should be aware that, when applying for a post through the 'On\-Line' Application System (Candidate Manager) they will receive an automated replying acknowledging receipt of their application. Should you for any reason, not receive this automated acknowledgement, you should notify the Human Resources Department, before the closing date, otherwise your application will not be considered.

All candidates should note that, in order to maintain a timely process, the closing date and time for receipt of applications will be strictly adhered to.

Informal Enquiries to: Sinead Feehan, Manager In Charge 111, Department of Clinical Nutrition \& Dietetics \- Telephone (01\) 4142483 or email sinead.feehan@tuh.ie

Closing Date: Before close of business on: 9th June, 2026

TUH Core Competencies:Core Area Competency Level

Managing the service Quality \& Safety of Service 3

Managing the service Delivery of Results 3

Managing Change Problem Solving \& Decision Making 3

Managing Change Communications \& Influencing 3

Managing Yourself Team player 3

Managing Yourself Planning and Organising 3

Managing People People Management 3

Managing People Leadership 3

Please go to www.tuh/careers for details of the core competencies

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

Age Restrictions In Relation To Applications

Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant

(within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004\).

A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day

of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed applications for the office occurs.

Health

A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Garda Vetting

Garda vetting is sought for all employees and prospective employees of Tallaght University Hospital. Given the specialised nature of the services provided, your appointment will be subject to satisfactory Garda vetting and re\-vetting in circumstances where the Hospital deems it appropriate. The Hospital will then process the necessary documentation to endeavour to obtain the satisfactory Garda clearance for you. You are obliged to disclose previous and any criminal convictions acquitted during the course of your employment. Should the Hospital obtain information from the Garda vetting unit to indicate that your Garda clearance report is not satisfactory and / or if you have supplied the Hospital with false or misleading information in relation to your Garda clearance status, the Hospital reserves the right to withdraw or terminate the contract in accordance with Tallaght University Hospital Garda vetting policy.

Point on Salary Scale

New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the

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