Dietitian

Emerald Locums; Dublin; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerald Locums is currently recruiting a Paediatric Dietitian for a full-time locum opportunity within a Paediatric Disability Service based in Finglas, Dublin.

This role involves delivering specialist dietetic assessments and nutrition care for children with disabilities as part of a multidisciplinary team, with a 6-month contract and potential extension. CORU registration is required and sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Dietetics.
• Current CORU registration required.
• Previous paediatric Dietitian experience is essential.
• Experience in disability services and/or with children with complex needs preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out specialist dietetic assessments for children with disabilities and complex needs.
• Develop and implement individualized nutritional care plans.
• Support children and families with nutritional and feeding-related needs.
• Monitor and review nutritional outcomes and progress; maintain accurate records.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Clinical dietetics

Education

Qualified Dietitian

CORU registration

Job description

Paediatric Disability Services

Emerald Locums is currently recruiting a Paediatric Dietitian for a full-time locum opportunity within a Paediatric Disability Service based in Finglas, Dublin.

Location Dublin

Expire Date 2026-10-09

Salary €30 - €42 per hour

Job Ref DIETI11318_1789145259

Paediatric Dietitian

Finglas, Dublin

Paediatric Disability Services

Emerald Locums is currently recruiting a Paediatric Dietitian for a full-time locum opportunity within a Paediatric Disability Service based in Finglas, Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Dietitian to join a multidisciplinary team supporting children and young people with disabilities and complex needs. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering specialist nutritional assessment, intervention and support to children and their families.

This is an initial 6-month contract with the possibility of extension.

What’s on Offer?

• Full-time locum position
• Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension
• Competitive salary/rate DOE
• Support throughout the recruitment and onboarding process
• Opportunity to work within a specialist paediatric disability service
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
• Valuable experience within a well-established service

The Role

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary paediatric disability team, providing specialist dietetic services to children and young people with a range of disabilities and additional needs.

Duties

• Carry out specialist dietetic assessments for children with disabilities and complex needs
• Develop and implement individualised nutritional care plans
• Support children and families with nutritional and feeding-related needs
• Monitor and review nutritional outcomes and progress
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation
• Provide education, advice and support to parents, carers and families
• Deliver evidence-based interventions in line with professional standards

Requirements:

• Recognised qualification in Dietetics
• Current CORU registration
• Previous paediatric Dietitian experience is essential
• Experience working within disability services and/or with children with complex needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Eligibility to work in Ireland (sponsorship is not available)

Please note:

Relevant paediatric experience is essential for this position and candidates without paediatric experience will not be considered.

INDHP

• Dublin