Dietitian, Clinical Specialist – Disability Services DSECM0526
Date posted: 8 April 2026
Before you apply
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Reference
DSECM0526
Category
Health and Social Care Professionals
Grade
Dietitian - Clinical Specialist 3715
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HSE
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External
Important Information
This job is in the HSE.
Health region
HSE Dublin and South East
County
- Dublin South
Location
HSE Dublin South & Wicklow/ FSS Baile Átha Cliath Theas & Cill Mhantáin
There is currently one permanent, whole-time vacancy available in IHA Dublin South Wicklow Primary Location Hawthorns Stillorgan. Secondary Location Bray Co. Wicklow (No travel time or payment applies to going from home to either base location)
A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Dietitian, Clinical Specialist- Disability Services, HSE Dublin South & Wicklow from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled
Recruiter
HSE Dublin and South East: Tipperary South, Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow, part of South Dublin
Contract type
- Permanent Wholetime
Post specific related information
Candidates must demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in the assessment and management of adults with intellectual disability +/- Autism and/or physical disability, including individuals with complex disability related needs, mobility, postural, or sensory needs relevant to the role.
Applicants must demonstrate experience in trauma-informed and person-centred clinical practice, recognising the impact of trauma, communication differences, and sensory processing needs on engagement with therapy and participation in daily life.
Candidates should demonstrate experience in the assessment and management of complex nutritional needs, including:
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Malnutrition and nutritional risk
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Dysphagia-related nutritional management in collaboration with Speech and Language Therapy
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Enteral feeding and specialist nutritional interventions
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Nutrition in complex medical or neurological conditions
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Behavioural or sensory-related eating difficulties.
Applicants must demonstrate experience working within a multidisciplinary team supporting individuals with complex and high support needs, contributing to integrated assessment, care planning and coordinated interventions.
Candidates should demonstrate experience delivering dietetic services in community-based settings, including collaboration with families, carers, residential services and community providers.
Applicants should demonstrate experience contributing to evidence-based research, clinical governance, service development, quality improvement initiatives and practice education within dietetic services and disability or similar complex services.
Closing date
22/04/2026 12:00:00
Informal enquiries
We welcome enquiries about the role.
Contact Caroline M Farrell
Email: caroline.farrell2@hse.ie for further information about the role.
For enquiries relating to the recruitment process, please contact:
Tiegan Barnaville, Recruitment Lead
Email: tiegan.barnaville@hse.ie