Paula is a CORU Registered Dietitian and starting working in Beaumont Hospital in December 1999. After working in a number of clinical areas across the hospital, Paula moved into the In Charge III Dietitian Manager role in 2007 to cover a maternity leave. She worked in a combined clinical and management role until 2015 when she moved in the Dietitian Managers role in a full time capacity.
Paula took up the role of Interim Head of Clinical Services in May 2023. As Head of the Clinical Services Division Paula has responsibility for eight departments including Dietetics, Medical Social Work, MPCE, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Psychology & Speech & Language Therapy.