Dietitian
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, evidenced 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
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Develop and implement care plans, based on assessment of the service users' nutritional needs.
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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.
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Ensure professional standards are maintained in accordance with the requirements as set out by CORU.
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Facilitate individual assessment, recommendations, reviews, education sessions with parents or other support staff.
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Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation.
Requirements
- A CORU approved qualification in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
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Previous dietetic experience is an advantage
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Experience working with children/young people is desirable
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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
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Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate in partnership with others
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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
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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
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Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service)
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Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme: Employer 7% & Employee 5% contributions
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Optional Salary Protection Plan
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Rewarding work with flexible hours
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Employee Assistance Programme
- ESDA.ie and local Employee Discounts
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Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression
Closing date for applications is 12th September 2026.
A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquires to Deirdre Walsh ([email protected]).
Shortlisting will be completed on the basis of information provided in your application against the requirement of the role.
The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and Garda Vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable. 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. Visit our website: Home | Kare
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.
