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SD2026 Dietitian, Senior // Diaitéiteach, Sinsearach, Supplementary Campaign, Galway University Hospitals

Hospital Applicable: 
University Hospital Galway
Category: 
Allied Health & Social Care
Job Description: 

Campaign Reference  Number  & Job

Title:

SD2026 Dietitian, Senior // Diaitéiteach, Sinsearach, Supplementary Campaign, Galway University Hospitals

Grade Code:

3395

County:

Galway

Hse Area:

HSE West & North West Region

Staff Category:

Health and Social Care Professionals  

Contract Type:

Permanent, Whole Time

Internal/External:

External

Proposed Interview Dates:

Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date.

Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances

Informal Enquiries:

We welcome enquiries specific to the role.

 

Grainne O’Byrne, Dietitian Manager

Tel: (091) 542343

Email: Grainne.OByrne@hse.ie

Closing Date:

10am on Wednesday, 10th June 2026 via Rezoomo only.

Location of Post

The Nutrition & Dietetic department, Galway University Hospitals, is a growing team of Clinical Specialist, senior and basic grade dietitians. Working as a unified team across two sites, we have a structured basic grade rotation in place and we are a Practice Education site for the University of Limerick.   

 

GUH dietitians work across University Hospital Galway and Merlin Park University Hospital, and across a variety of teams i.e paediatrics, neonatology, diabetes, bariatrics, haematology / medical oncology / radiation oncology, critical care, renal, surgical and medical teams. GUH Nutrition & Dietetic Department is a friendly and welcoming department that offers relevant training opportunities appropriate to role, and supports and encourages CPD. 

 

The department operates flexible hours that helps promote a positive work life balance. We also facilitate internal re-assignment, according to local departmental guidelines.

 

Current permanent vacancies include:

 

Senior Dietitian, 1wte permanent – Clinical 0.5wte / Practice tutor 0.5wte. The remit of this post is 50% clinical, with initial allocation to gastroenterology inpatients, and 50% clinical practice tutor role. The inpatient role will be supported by a 0.5wte senior dietitian working with gastroenterology outpatients.

The successful candidate may be required to work across GUH depending on service need.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Galway University Hospitals from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Application Details

Post Specific Related Information 

• A high level of clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role in the Clinical Areas chosen. 

• Any specific requirements for individual posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage.

Closing Date: 
Wednesday, June 10, 2026