Senior Dietitian (Adult Diabetes)

Midland Regional Hospital,Tullamore

There is currently one permanent 0.5 WTE vacancy available in the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore for Senior Dietitian (Adult Diabetes).

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for a minimum of 12 months from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled for the Diabetes and Nutritional support area.

Informal Enquiries

Theresa Rennick,

Dietitian Manager

Tel: 057 9358722 or 057 9321501 Bleep 394

Purpose of the Post

To work and function as an efficient and effective member of the Nutrition and Dietetic team and the relevant multidisciplinary teams in the areas of assignment, with the aim of providing optimum nutrition and dietetic care to clients under the care of the dietitian.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must at the latest date of application:

1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.

(i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a Dietitian by the Dietitians Registration Board at CORU,

And

(ii) Have 3 years full time (or an aggregate of 3 years full time) post qualification

(iii) Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

And

(iv) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Dietitians Register maintained by the Dietitians Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.

Annual registration

(i) On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Dietitians Register maintained by the Dietitians Registration Board at CORU.

And

(ii) Practitioners confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).

1. Health

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

2. Character

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

**Please note only completed applications forms are accepted for this post**