Dietitian

Emerald Locums; Ulster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Dietitian for acute hospital services in Donegal. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of €70,000 – €80,000 and excellent career progression opportunities. The Senior Dietitian will deliver high-quality nutrition and dietetic services, lead service development, and support junior staff. Ideal candidates will have CORU registration, significant clinical experience in acute settings, and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Supportive multidisciplinary team environment

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification clinical experience with substantial acute hospital exposure.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and supervision experience.
• Experience in audit, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, and nutrition care planning for patients.
• Lead on service development, including audits and quality improvement projects.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide leadership to junior and student dietitians.

Skills

Clinical knowledge in acute care

Leadership

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Recognised qualification in Human Nutrition and Dietetics

CORU registration as a Dietitian

Job description

Senior Dietitian – Acute Hospital Services (Donegal)

Location: Donegal

Expire Date: 2025-10-22

Salary: €45 - €55 per hour

Job Ref: is_1758721293

Salary: €70,000 – €80,000 DOE | Full-time | Permanent

Emerald Locums, on behalf of our client, are recruiting for an experienced Senior Dietitian to join the Acute Hospital Services team in Donegal. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity offering excellent career progression and the chance to make a real impact in a leading hospital setting.

Role Purpose

The Senior Dietitian will deliver a high-quality, evidence-based clinical nutrition and dietetic service within acute hospital settings. The successful candidate will provide safe, effective, and patient-centred care while contributing to the ongoing development of dietetic services in line with HSE, CORU, and HIQA standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, and nutrition care planning for patients across acute hospital services
• Lead on service development, including audits, quality improvement projects, and evaluation initiatives
• Actively participate in MDT ward rounds, case conferences, and clinical meetings
• Support menu and therapeutic diet development in collaboration with catering services
• Supervise, mentor, and provide leadership to junior and student dietitians
• Contribute to policy, business planning, and service delivery improvements
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with all relevant governance frameworks
• Deputise for the Dietitian Manager as required

Requirements

• Recognised qualification in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
• CORU registration as a Dietitian (essential)
• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification clinical experience, with substantial acute hospital exposure
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and supervision experience
• Strong clinical knowledge in acute care, with excellent communication and organisational skills
• Experience in audit, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary of €70,000 – €80,000 DOE
• Permanent, full-time position with opportunities for career progression
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and service improvement

If you are a motivated and experienced Dietitian looking for a rewarding permanent role in acute hospital services, we would love to hear from you.

INDHP

• Donegal