Dietitian

Kare; Ireland; On-site; EUR 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days annual leave

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Pension scheme: Employer 7% & Employee

Salary Protection Plan

Job summary

Kare is seeking a Dietitian for the South Kildare West Wicklow CDNT in Athy, Co. Kildare. The role is a permanent contract at 35 hours per week, with a salary scale of €45,514 to €65,068 annually depending on experience.

The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team providing family-centred services for children and young people aged 0–18 with complex needs, and will assist in the organisation of the dietetic service while meeting professional CORU standards.

Qualifications

• CORU approved qualification required to practice dietetics.
• Experience working with children/young people is desirable.
• Strong clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement care plans based on nutritional assessments.
• Contribute to standards and quality improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and other services.
• Maintain professional standards per CORU requirements.
• Facilitate assessments, recommendations, and education sessions with parents or staff.
• Uphold confidentiality, ethics and legislation.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Driving licence

Education

CORU approved qualification in Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

South Kildare West Wicklow Children's Disability Network Team (CDNT)

Permanent Contract - 35 hours per week

Location - Athy, Co. Kildare

Dietician Salary Scale €45,514 to €65,068 annually DOE

In line with the HSE National Programme for Progressing Disability Services, Kare is the Lead Agency for the provision of supports across South Kildare West Wicklow. The successful candidate will join an established Interdisciplinary CDNT, which reconfigured in 2014, providing quality, evidence-based and family‑centred supports for children and young people aged 0‑18 years, who present with complex needs associated with disability, within an interdisciplinary framework, to support their development to enable active participation in community life. The Dietitian assists in the functioning and organisation of the dietetic service.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement care plans, based on assessment of the service users' nutritional needs.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of standards and quality improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with the multidisciplinary team and healthcare colleagues in other services / settings, as appropriate.
• Ensure professional standards are maintained in accordance with the requirements as set out by CORU.
• Facilitate individual assessment, recommendations, reviews, education sessions with parents or other support staff.
• Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation.

Requirements

• A CORU approved qualification in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
• Previous dietetic experience is an advantage
• Experience working with children/young people is desirable
• Demonstrate a level of clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and evidence based practice appropriate to carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the role in line with relevant legislation and standards
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate in partnership with others
• Demonstrate the ability to lead on planning, organising and delivering services in an efficient, effective and resourceful manner, within a model of patient centred
• Must have a full, valid drivers licence and access to your own vehicle
• Must provide proof of current CORU or proof of eligibility to register
• Must be eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship

Benefits

• 29 days annual leave
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service)
• Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme: Employer 7% & Employee 5% contributions
• Optional Salary Protection Plan
• Rewarding work with flexible hours
• Employee Assistance Programme
• ESDA.ie and local Employee Discounts
• Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression

Closing date for applications is 12th September 2026.

Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales.

About Kare

Kare delivers a wide range of community-based supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in an innovative and progressive way. Our goal is to support them and their families to create a present and future that fulfils their personal potential. Our Values: Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred.

Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.