Overview Post Title: CNM 3 - Surgical Oncology Breast Service Post Status: Permanent Department Department of Nursing Location: Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9 Reports to: Surgical Directorate Nurse Manager Salary: Appointment will be made on Clinical Nurse Manager 3 payscale (€71,432 - €80,671) at a point in line with Government pay policy. Hours of work: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week Closing Date: Tuesday 24th March 2026 @ 12Noon Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received. Position Summary: The Symptomatic breast service at Beaumont Hospital has expanded exponentially over the past 15 years since the amalgamation of cancer services into the eight designated cancer centres. The CNM 3 role was recommended under the National Cancer Control Programme to help provide seamless care for breast cancer patients in this unit. The post holder plays a pivotal role within the multidisciplinary team and plays a central role in the management of activities, planning, co-ordinating and evaluation of breast cancer oncology services within the unit for Beaumont Hospital patients and their families. The post holder will ensure that new and existing services are planned to ensure delivery of a patient focused service and he/she is responsible for maintaining links with the Nurse Specialists, Directorate Nurse Manager, Surgeons, Oncologists, Radiologists, Business Managers for relevant directorates and other professionals in the hospital. Responsibilities Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Leadership - Provide day to day running of the breast care unit including optimisation of schedules - Liaise with nursing, mammography clinical specialist and clerical staff as well as the radiologists and surgeons with suggestions for improved efficiency - Assist in the implementation of service improvements including electronic patient record, and dedicated website - Work with data manager to produce regular reports on activity - Review KPI performance and implement necessary changes when/where necessary to ensure quality of care - Prepare the service and staff for inspections/audit/accreditation including HIQA, JCI and OECI - Ensure all necessary day to day equipment is available to staff - Manage databases of individuals who need annual/regular imaging eg patients with prior history of breast cancer, high risk family history and those with a history of high risk breast lesions - Act as a nurse advisor offering advice, support and clinical expertise to staff caring for symptomatic breast care patients - Provide a link with primary care and tertiary referral centres and other referral centres - Ensure that policies, protocols and guidelines for breast cancer nurse services are developed, implemented, comply with best practice. - Work and expand within the scope of practice - Demonstrate vision, innovation and flexibility in nursing practice - Liaise with other professionals in other Cancer centres as required - (Lead and motivate the team to create direction and a philosophy of care, in conjunction with the Directorate nurse manager) - Establish and maintain appropriate staffing levels and skill mix affecting service needs. This will include playing an active part in the recruitment and selection process for the nursing team. - Actively participate in service development and planning of the breast care surgical oncology services. - Manage change within the multidisciplinary team, undertaking responsibility for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of change. - Undertake the production of annual reports and other relevant reports. - Audit practices and implement appropriate systems within the service. Clinical Practice - Ensure that cancer services for breast care patients receiving surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy are co-ordinated in liaison with the multidisciplinary team in order to facilitate the seamless provision of cancer care in line with national policy. - Ensure, through cancer nurse specialists, that patients have access to relevant information, enabling understanding of their disease and available treatment options - Ensure, through cancer nurse specialists, that patients and their families are educated about the illness, medications, equipment and incorporate health promotion principles into all aspects of nursing care - Ensure that systems are in place for cancer nurse specialists to liaise closely with patients' primary healthcare team, .i.e. GPs and Public Health Nurse - Ensure that staff are aware of their obligation to maintain confidentiality relating to patients and their families - Exercise higher levels of judgement, discretion and decision-making in the clinical areas - Facilitate decision taking and the implementation of decisions with regard to patient care - Ensure adherence to nursing protocols, policies and procedures within the hospital Education - Develop and facilitate educational and support programmes for members of the team - Take part in developing an education strategy for nursing - In conjunction with the directorate nursing team ensure that members of the nursing team receive training in changes in practice in the delivery of care - Use relevant educational opportunities to maintain the highest standards of care to patients Audit & Research - Audit current practice and implement and evaluate improvements in the delivery of patient care - Identify service development needs annually and submit for service planning purposes - Be aware of research and current developments in nursing and management - Initiate and promote research based practice - Assist the surgical nursing team in the development and collation of appropriate audits and to seek opportunities to initiate and undertake nursing research projects - Aid in continuous improvement through frequent audits - Coordinate and implement at local level any national policies/guidelines agreed by the NCCP Management of Resources - Continually monitor the service to ensure it reflects current needs and implement agreed changes where required - Promote a safe clinical environment for patients, relatives and staff - Ensure all resources are utilised effectively and efficiently. - Ensure all documentation/records are maintained in line with national standards. Clinical Governance - Demonstrate commitment to evidence based practice - Participate in national audits to include HIQA and NCCP - Participate in all clinical governance matters with regard to surgical directorate Consultancy - Play a leading and participating role with the design and evaluation of breast cancer service in Beaumont Hospital as a designated cancer centre - Promote holistic care for patients. - Respect culture and diversity. - Work as an innovator and change agent within the speciality. - Act as an expert role model for health care professionals. - Work in a complementary role to nursing colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Personal Development - Undertake appropriate further training as required - Keep abreast of current trends and developments in surgical nursing, the management of cancer, leadership and management. - Develop the required skills and knowledge to support the services needs within the scope of professional practice - Take personal responsibility for own professional development and updating - Review personal professional development plan and performance indicators with line manager The job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment. Qualifications Selection Criteria Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria. Mandatory 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Are registered in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI](Bord Altranais agus Cnimhseachais na hireann) or entitled to be so registered. (ii) Have at least 5 years post registration full time (or an aggregate of 5 years post registration full time) experience of which 2 years (or an aggregate of 2 years post registration full time experience) must be in the speciality or related area. (iii) Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. (iv) Candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development. (b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability and clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. 2. Annual registration (i) On appointment, practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the relevant division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnimhseachais na hireann). (ii) Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). 3. 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. 4. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Desirable: Have acquired a level 9 post registration Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic award relevant to Oncology nursing prior to application Management course Skills & Ability: Ability to plan, review & adapt the service Involvement of quality improvement initiatives & audit o Effective time management skills to deliver on all requirements of the job specification Demonstrate good motivational/counselling skills Good oral and written communication skills Good presentation skills Basic computer skills Encourages consultation and collaboration across disciplines Personal Attributes: Confident Self-motivated, reliable and able to work independently Active advocate of the patient Flexible, adaptable and creative Able to reflect and appraise own performance Able to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders Experience & Knowledge: Knowledge of cancer services Previous management experience If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/ Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee's re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/ Office/ Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position Further Information for Candidates: The Hospital Management Unit: Informal Enquiries ONLY to: (No Applications will be accpeted through this email address) Name: Fionnuala Duffy Title: DNM Surgical Directorate Email address: Telephone: To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
Overview Post Title: CNM 1 Adrenal Research Nurse, Department of Endocrinology Post Status: Specified Purpose (Fixed Term Contract for 8 months) Department Medical 2 Directorate Location: Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9 Reports to: CNM 3 / Directorate Nurse Manager, Medical 2 Salary: Appointment will be made on CNM 1 Payscale (€57,208 - €67,372) at a point in line with Government pay policy Hours of work: 15 hours (0.4 WTE) Closing Date: Tuesday 24th March 2026 @12noon Position Summary: The Adrenal Research CNM will support the Adrenal Tumour service run by Professor Michael O'Reilly and Professor Mark Sherlock. The Adrenal Tumour service in Beaumont Hospital receives referrals from across the country on patients with complex adrenal disease, including functioning adenoma, phaeochromocytoma and adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC). A cohort of patients with ACC are treated with adjuvant mitotane therapy and require monthly blood sampling to ensure that levels are therapeutic and to avoid drug toxicity. We also provide an adrenal vein sampling service in collaboration with the Department of Radiology in Beaumont Hospital for patients with primary aldosteronism. A large number of adrenal incidentalomas are referred to our service each month, and require a serum and urine biochemical work up to screen for adrenal hormone hypersecretion. Follow up imaging must also be coordinated for these patients, the majority of whom will have benign disease. We also have a large cohort of patients with a genetic disorder of adrenal steroidogenesis called congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). Responsibilities Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Performing monthly bloods for plasma levels and routine biochemistry in patients on mitotane therapy in the Adrenal Clinic Follow up of mitotane levels and routine haematology and biochemistry bloods in patients reviewed in the Adrenal Clinic Follow up of endocrine hormone testing results in patients undergoing biochemical assessment of adrenal nodules and masses Close liaison with the Adrenal MDT coordinator Follow up of imaging requests and results, under the supervision of the consultant, of patients in the Adrenal Tumour clinic Review of bloods in patients with CAH to guide adjustments in steroid therapy Coordination of adrenal vein sampling procedures with the Departments of Radiology and Clinical Biochemistry for patients with primary aldosteronism Consenting of patients with CAH and adrenal tumours for participation in clinical research studies approved by the Beaumont Hospital Research Ethics Committee Consenting of patients with CAH and disorders of sexual development (DSD) for inclusion in the i-CAH and i-DSD international registries as approved by the Beaumont Hospital Research Ethics Committee Report such patients promptly to the consultant/ clinical leader and discuss referral Co-ordinate relevant services in preparation for treatment Attend multidisciplinary team meeting Foster good working relationships with all members of the clinical team, which are both professional and supportive Maintain accurate clinical records complying with legislation and best practice Be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observed Demonstrate leadership ability and good communication skills. Monitor all results and liase and review with Endocrine Consultants. Patient Advocate The Endocrine Research Nurse will - Provide and efficient, effective and high quality service, respecting the needs of each patient. Acts as an advocate for patients undergoing clinical trials, providing information as appropriate and communicating with research staff. Audit and Research The Endocrine Research Nurse will - Ensure that his/her own practice is compliant and up to date with \"best practice\", which is reflected in research and development. Participates in the regular audit of his/her own clinical practice Ensure the development and maintenance of a quality assurance programme which is patient centered utilising up to date research findings Use such research findings to influence care within the specialty. Set objectives and develop policies, procedures and standards for the Endocrine nursing services based on current nursing research and relevant research from other disciplines. Promote an awareness of research-based practice amongst staff. Participate in departmental research related to the specialty. Establish collegial partnerships and in the context of Endocrinology, contribute to the professional development of students, peers, colleagues and others through consultation, education, leadership, mentorship and coaching Develop and maintain good collaborative working relationships and communication with all members of the speciality's MDT and other health care professionals within and outside the service. Participate in the implementation of the national clinical care programmes and their agreed models of care for patients and their families as they relate to the role Use specialist knowledge to support and enhance general nursing practice The job description indicates the main function and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment. Other specific work not covered in this job description may also be assigned by the Director of Nursing, Directorate Nurse Manager or Consultant Endocrinologists from time to time. Qualifications Selection Criteria: Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria. Mandatory: 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Are registered in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord Altranais agus Cnimhseachais na hireann) or entitled to be so registered. (ii) Have at least 3 years post registration fulltime experience (or an aggregate of 3 years post registration full time experience) of which 1 year post registration full time experience (or an aggregate of 1 years post registration full time experience) must be in the speciality or related area. (iii) Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. (iv) Candidates must demonstrate evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 2. Annual registration (i) On appointment, Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the relevant division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnimhseachais na hireann). (ii) Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). 3. 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. 4. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Desirable Previous experience of working in the field of research If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/ Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee's re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/ Office/ Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position Further Information for Candidates: Supplementary information: The Hospital Management Unit: Other (Please specify): Informal Enquiries ONLY to: (No applications will be accepted through this email address) Name: Alan Healy-Cunningham Title: Directorate Nurse Manager Medical 2 Email address: Telephone: To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
Overview Post Title: Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Neurosurgery (Spinal) Post Status: Temporary Specified Purpose Contract Department Physiotherapy Location: Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9 Reports to: Physiotherapy Manager Salary: Appointment will be made in line with Government pay policy. €71,405 to €82,860 Hours of work: Full time (35 hours per week) Closing Date: 12 noon on 18/3/2026 Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received. The Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Spinal Care will work as part of the physiotherapy team and the consultant led MDT service in Beaumont Hospital, treating patients with complex and routine spinal pathologies. The post will include attendance at consultant led clinics which involves assessment of new and return patients from the consultant waiting list and onward referral to appropriate services. The successful candidate will also carry a physiotherapy caseload with reference to the MSK capacity modelling system and provide specialist care to complex spinal patients referred to the physiotherapy department. The purpose of the post is: To reduce the wait time for patients referred to Beaumont Hospital Neurosurgical service by assessing patients directly from the waiting list at consultant led clinics. To work with the neurosurgery consultants and the extended multidisciplinary team to enhance the pathways of care for patients referred to the neurosurgical service. To develop a specialist physiotherapy spinal service and to act as an educational resource within the physiotherapy department. To manage the Physiotherapy waiting list for neurosurgical spinal patients and carry a caseload as deemed appropriate based on service needs. Responsibilities The Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist will: Be a lead clinician in the Physiotherapy Profession and carry a clinical caseload appropriate to the post Be responsible for client assessment, development and implementation of individualised treatment plans that are client centred and in line with best practice Be responsible for goal setting in partnership with client, family and other team members as appropriate Be responsible for standards of practice of self and staff appointed to clinical / designated area(s) Be a clinical resource for other Physiotherapists Communicate and work in co-operation with the Physiotherapy Manager and other team members in providing an integrated quality service, taking the lead role as required Communicate effectively with and provide instruction, guidance and support to, staff clients, family, carers etc. Document client records in accordance with professional standards and departmental policies Provide a service in varied locations in line with local policy / guidelines and within appropriate time allocation (e.g. clinic, home visits) Participate and be a lead clinician as appropriate in review meetings, case conferences etc. Develop and promote professional standards of practice Work within own scope of professional competence in line with principles of best practice, professional conduct and clinical governance Seek advice of relevant personnel when appropriate / as required Provide weekend and on call service where it is a requirement of the post Develop advanced skills as relevant to clinical area. Education & Training The Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist will: Participate in mandatory training programmes Take responsibility for, and keep up to date with Physiotherapy practice by participating in continuing professional development such as reflective practice, in service, self-directed learning, research, clinical audit etc. The Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist will have responsibility for service provision, education and training, service development and quality improvement. Be responsible for the induction and clinical supervision of staff in the designated area(s) Co-ordinate and deliver clinical placements in partnership with universities and clinical educators Manage, participate and play a key role in the practice education of student therapists. Take part in teaching / training / supervision / evaluation of staff / students and attend practice educator courses as relevant to role and needs The Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist should have abilities in management and be capable of assuming lead responsibilities in the future. Engage in personal development planning and performance review for self and others as Required Integrated Model of Care for the Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease Implementation Guide Quality, Safety & Risk The Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist will: Be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of a quality service in line with best practice Develop and monitor implementation of agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards Ensure the safety of self and others, and the maintenance of safe environments and equipment used in Physiotherapy in accordance with legislation Assess and manage risk in their assigned area(s) of responsibility Take the appropriate timely action to manage any incidents or near misses within their assigned area(s) Report any deficiency/danger in any aspect of the service to the team or Physiotherapy Manager as appropriate Be responsible for the safe and competent use of all equipment, aids and appliances both by clients and staff under their supervision Develop and promote quality standards of work and co-operate with quality assurance programmes Oversee and monitor the standards of best practice within their Physiotherapy team Have a working knowledge of HIQA Standards as they apply to the role, for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards. Administrative The Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist will: Contribute to the service planning process Assist the Physiotherapy Manager and relevant others in service development encompassing policy development and implementation Review and evaluate the Physiotherapy service regularly, identifying changing needs and opportunities to improve services Collect and evaluate data about the service area as identified in service plans and demonstrate the achievement of the objectives of the service Oversee the upkeep of accurate records in line with best practice Collate and maintain accurate statistics and render reports as required Represent the department / team at meetings and conferences as appropriate Inform the Physiotherapy Manager of staff issues (needs, interests, views) as appropriate Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace Participate in the control and ordering of Physiotherapy stock and equipment in conjunction with the Physiotherapy Manager Be accountable for the budget, where relevant Keep up to date with organisational developments within the Irish Health Service Engage in IT developments as they apply to clients and service administration Perform such other duties appropriate to the role as may be assigned by the Physiotherapy Manager Key Working Relationships: The Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist will: Work collaboratively with other physiotherapists, medical, nursing and other health and social care professionals across the acute and community services in providing optimal clinical care and in further developing the service. Establish links with other organisations, both national and international where appropriate, providing support and information regarding this clinical area, and utilising these additional resources where necessary, to benefit patient care. Accountability: Physiotherapy Dept Work: report to Physiotherapy Manager in Charge III for physiotherapy clinical governance, attendance and service performance management. Clinic Work: report to Consultants for clinical governance in triage, advanced practice remit and service performance management. Qualifications Selection Criteria: Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria. Mandatory: 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Candidates for appointment must: (i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Regulation Board at CORU If you are a section 91 candidate, please see note * AND (ii) Have five years full time (or an aggregate of five years) post registration qualification experience. Of which four years full time (or an aggregate of four years) post qualification clinical experience must be in the required area of specialism AND (iii) Demonstrate a proven record of clinical excellence in the specialism AND (iv) Candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the required area of specialism , in the form of post graduate qualifications or relevant courses AND (v) Candidates must demonstrate achievement in the areas of clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, practice development, teaching and research AND (vi) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued 2. Annual registration (i) On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU AND (ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC) 3. 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 4. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character 5. Role Suitability Demonstrate a proven record of clinical /academic achievement including continuing development in this specialist field 6. Additional Skills Be available to work on call rota for respiratory and orthopaedic services as required by physiotherapy management and have the necessary training at undergraduate level *note Individuals who qualified before 30th September 2018 and are registered or have applied for registration under Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act, 2005, must hold a Physiotherapy qualification approved by CORU in order to be eligible to apply. The list of qualifications under the section 91 route can be accessed on the attached link: Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 30th September 2018 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years full time (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 1st October 2016 and 30th September 2018 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act, 2005. Desirable: Further training (e.g. M.Sc.) in relevant clinical area Previous relevant hospital senior/clinical specialist grade experience 5 years + acute hospital experience at senior grade level The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Further Information for Candidates: Supplementary information: The Hospital Management Unit: Informal Enquiries ONLY to: Name: Cathy Thomson Title: Physiotherapy Manager Email address: Telephone: To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
Overview Post Title: Clinical Specialist Audiologist Post Status: Permanent Contract Department National Hearing Implant and Viani Research Centre Location: Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9 Reports to: Principal Audiological Scientist Salary: Appointment will be made on Clinical Specialist Audiologist Payscale (€57,913 to €71,037) at a point in line with Government pay policy. Hours of work: Full Time 35 hours per week Closing Date for applications: 12 noon on 20/3/2026 Please note that Beamont Hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received. Potential/expected interview date: Thursday April 9th/Friday April 10th Position Summary: This is an opportunity to make an important contribution to the provision and development of the audiology services at a national cochlear implant programme in a major teaching hospital. The post holder has the responsibility to provide a quality audiological service with clinical responsibility for performing and interpreting, a comprehensive range of audiological diagnostic and rehabilitative procedures, which includes cochlear implant management, with a high degree of autonomy for adults and children. The Clinical Specialist Audiologist, as part of an integrated team, undertakes complex scientific and clinical roles; analyses, interprets and compares investigative and clinical options and makes clinical judgments, involving facts or situations which impact on patients. Provide clinical support and leadership in the day-to-day running of the service by supporting and supervising staff, prioritizing and allocating work and promoting positive staff morale. Responsibilities CLINICAL Diagnostics / Rehabilitative 1. To carry out his/her duties under the direct supervision and control of the Director of NHIVRC or such other person designated for that purpose by the Chief Executive. 2. Be responsible and accountable for provision of comprehensive audio (including diagnostic testing, hearing aid assessment/fitting/verification and where appropriate vestibular) diagnostic assessments, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of (re) habilitative treatment/intervention programmes for service users according to national, or where appropriate, international standards. 3. Be responsible for pre-operative cochlear implant assessments, information counselling, support and post operative rehabilitation. 4. To programme and maintain devices produced by a number of cochlear implant manufacturers. 5. Document all assessments, treatment/intervention plans, clinical notes, relevant contacts and summaries in accordance with departmental and professional standards, 6. To carry out the professional duties of an Audiologist, including the (re)habilitation of children or adults in the hospital and at such other locations as may be required by the Chief Executive or designated officer. 7. Arrange and carry out assessment and treatment/intervention programmes in appropriate settings (e.g. clinic, home, school, day centre) in line with local policy/guidelines, 8. Demonstrate the ability to interpret clinical findings following the full range of audiological assessments of complex adult and paediatric cases and make clinical management decisions, 9. Communicate results of assessments and recommendations to the service user and relevant others as appropriate, 10. Collaborate with service user, family, carers and other staff in goal setting and treatment/intervention planning, 11. Attend clinics and participate in relevant meetings, case conferences as appropriate. 12. To be responsible for pre-operative assessments, informational counselling, support and post operative rehabilitation. 13. To liaise, communicate and co-operate with other members of NHIVRC. 14. To assist in the management, monitoring and regular calibration of technical equipment. 15. To keep up to date with developments in the fields of cochlear implant and audiology. Individual Management Plan (IMP) Development 1. Develop and assist in the delivery of IMPs for adults and children within a specialist cochlear implant service, 2. Monitoring of IMPs and reviewing the need for further intervention as appropriate. Reporting and Practice development 1. Participate in and lead teams as appropriate, communicating and working in collaboration with the service user and other team members as part of an integrated package of care, 2. In conjunction with the Principal Audiological Scientists on the NHIVRC, contribute to the development and implementation of local procedures, policies and guidelines while adhering to existing national standards and protocols, 3. Seek advice and assistance from Senior and Principal Audiological Scientists and Clinical Specialist Audiologists within the NHIVRC, the regional clinical lead or ANCLA regarding any assigned cases or issues that prove to be beyond the scope of his/her professional competence in line with principles of best practice and clinical governance, 4. Refer patients onto other health care professionals as appropriate. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, EDUCATION & TRAINING 1. Ensure that clinical and professional standards, including confidentiality, ethics and legislation are maintained at all times and local and national guidelines implemented, 2. Contribute to the development of a patient focused service, 3. Actively engage in and promote continuous professional education and development, including supervision of trainees, 4. Manage, participate in and play a key role in the practice education of student audiologists and promote and engage in the teaching/training/support of others as appropriate, 5. Avail of and participate in own supervision with Principal Audiological Scientists on the NHIVRC team, 6. Maintain and develop professional standards in line with changing practices, 7. Participate in planning reviews, professional supervision, and performance management and development process with the Principal Audiological Scientists and others as required, 8. Develop and implement policies and procedures to support a safe service provision following best practice, 9. Manage risk within the audiology and CI service and provide for the requirements of safety standards, 10. Supervision of audiology trainees on placement and when directed by senior staff, 11. Identify and manage the training needs of staff in relation to audiology and CI developments, 12. Participate in mandatory and recommended training programmes in accordance with departmental/organisational guidelines, 13. Responsible to team based performance management within designated team. AUDIT & RESEARCH 1. Take responsibility for the quality assurance and audit of outcomes of his/her own work and work carried out under his/her supervision, 2. Promote and develop clinical audit and research to evaluate effectiveness of care delivery incorporating the lessons learned through the audit cycle, 3. Participate in and contribute to clinical audit, service evaluation and research projects, recording and reporting on data as required locally or nationally, 4. Assist in developing local tools for audit and measuring patient satisfaction, 5. Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of processes to evaluate the effectiveness of audiology services within NHIRC and take responsibility to ensure that the service is reviewed according to best practice. SERVICE DEVELOPMENT 1. Lead in developing an integrated team-based audiology/CI service within NHIVRC. 2. Contribute to advances in use of technology and assist in the implementation and operation of these changes, 3. Contribute to the introduction and evaluation of new techniques, methods and equipment, 4. Support Senior Management in coordinating an integrated and patient centred audiology service within NHIVRC,. 5. Provide information on future predictive service requirements, 6. Serve as a member of any consultative groups, as assigned, 7. Engage proactively in the continual improvement process. GOVERNANCE 1. Follow departmental and national protocols and practices, 2. Observe the Health & Safety at Work Act 2005, 3. Develop and implement policies and procedures to support safety, best practice and service provision, 4. Manage risk within the CI service and provide for the requirements of safety standards, 5. Manage resources effectively and provide statistics in line with requirements, 6. Represent the audiology service within NHIVRC and its users in accordance with the management systems within Beaumont Hospital and participate in processes including: o Clinical Directorates Management System o Service Planning Process o Performance Management o Risk Management o Quality Improvement 7. Adhere to all Beaumont Hospital and HSE policies and procedures, seeking clarification from more senior staff as required, 8. Have a working knowledge of Health Information and Quality Authority Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES 1. Maintain patients' records and data accurately on the patient management systems (either manual or electronic) according to the service protocols including; accurate and timely collection of data, database inputting, transfer of current paper records on to the patient management system, performing searches and reports included targeted follow up monitoring, 2. To ensure that all procedures used in the service are adequately documented and that this documentation is kept up to date, 3. Administrative duties relating to patient reception, correspondence, scheduling of appointments, posting and receipt of hearing aids / cochlear implant processors and accessories, telephone queries and liaising with patients and caregivers, tracking queries from professionals and general administrative support in domiciliary service, 4. Calibration and maintenance of equipment, including hygiene and infection control, 5. Ensure that equipment and facilities used for clinical testing are in good working order and equipment is calibrated at appropriate intervals, 6. Prepare and restock treatment rooms and comply with stock control and stock management requirements, 7. Ensure stock levels are adequate and manage appropriately within confines of budget requirements. 9. Use the electronic patient management system to keep track of current stock levels and items of stock provided to patients, 10. Equipment asset lists and capital replacement, 11. Database development, 12. Assist in appraisal, educational supervision and management of audiologists and students, 13. Assist in organising the induction programme for all students and new audiologists, 14. Manage and administer the resources available in the most efficient and effective manner possible, 15. Participate in the development and operation of the various hospital administrative, operational and planning systems and processes. 16. Contribute to the ongoing development of evidence based practices in conjunction with other audiology, allied health professionals on the team, and ENT team members, 17. To be responsible for the collection of data in a manner that allows research analysis or to be actively involved in research, 18. To keep such records appropriate to his/her office, as he/she is required by the Chief Executive or designated officer Other: Observe the Health & Safety at Work Act and report to the Safety Officer any matters arising within the scope of the Act. Qualifications Mandatory: MSc. Audiology or higher degree in a related field 3 years experience in diagnostic audiology Desirable: Cochlear implant experience Hearing aid fitting and management experience Electrophysiology experience Informal Enquiries ONLY to: Name: Jaclyn Smith/Jyoti Thapa Title: Principal Audiological Scientists Email address: / Telephone: To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
Overview The HSE has created six new health regions. Each region is responsible for providing both hospital and community care for the people in that area. Bringing community health services and hospitals together means we can take a more patient-centred approach to healthcare. HSE Dublin and North East provides health and social care to North Dublin, Louth, Meath, Monaghan and most areas of Cavan. HSE Dublin and North East Region includes the following hospitals; Beaumont Hospital Cavan General Hospital Connolly Hospital Louth County Hospital Monaghan General Hospital Mater Misericordiae University Hospital National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh Our Lady's Hospital Navan Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Rotunda Hospital CAVAN MONAGHAN HOSPITAL Cavan & Monaghan Hospital currently provides services to the population of both counties and its catchment area extends to counties Meath, Longford and Leitrim. All acute inpatient services are based in Cavan Monaghan Hospital. Cavan Monaghan Hospital provides extensive outpatient, theatre and day services. Cavan Monaghan Hospital also provides a wide range of support services, including: pathology, radiology, pharmacy, physiotherapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy. Cavan & Monaghan Hospital is a bi-located site providing services to the population of both counties and its catchment area extends to counties Meath, Longford and Leitrim. It has a total of 421 beds with 286 of these representing acute in-patient beds. All acute inpatient services are based in Cavan Monaghan Hospital; there were approximately 17,000 acute admissions in 2018. Monaghan Hospital's primary role includes the continuing care for medically discharged patients requiring inpatient step-down and rehabilitation care. Cavan & Monaghan Hospital is a teaching hospital with links to the Royal College of Surgeons, Royal College of Physicians and the Dundalk Institute of Technology. Both sites are actively engaged with HIQA (Health Information & Quality Authority) in meeting their standards to ensure they continually strive to provide a high quality service. Cavan & Monaghan Hospital has an Emergency Department, an Acute Medical Admissions Unit, 5 General Medical wards, 1 General Surgery ward, an acute surgical assessment unit (ASAU) a maternity ward, a paediatric ward, a Paediatric assessment unit (PAU) an ICU, a SCBU, and a CCU. It also has 4 operating theatres, a renal dialysis unit, a surgical day ward, an endoscopy / bronchoscopy unit, a haematology / oncology day ward, and an interventional radiology unit. Orthopaedic, vascular, urological and neurological services are provided by visiting consultants with sessional commitments. The hospital provides services for the care of paediatric and adult patients with cystic fibrosis; the paediatric ward has recently been extended and refurbished to include the provision of 2 high specifications, neutral pressure isolation rooms. Applications are invited for the following posts: Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist This is an appointment to the HSE Dublin & North East Region on a Public Only Consultants' Contract 2023 by the Health Service Executive to Cavan General Hospital for 28 hours per week and Monaghan Hospital for 9 hours per week. Applicants must be registered in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in the specialties of obstetrics and gynaecology Informal enquiries may be made to email: Dr. Fionnvola Armstrong, Associate Clinical Director Maternity Services HSE DNE, Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology - email: A panel may be formed from which future vacancies arise. Applications can be made by emailing your CV to together with the names of four referees or by applying /careers no later than 12noon on Monday, 6th April 2026. Job Description To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
Overview Post Title: Advanced Specialist Pharmacist Medicines Guide Post Status: Permanent Part-Time Department: Pharmacy Location: Beaumont Hospital & Affiliated Sites Reports to: Chief II Pharmacist / Service Manager Accountable to: Pharmacist Executive Manager/ Deputy Pharmacist Executive Manager/ Pharmacy Service Manager Salary: Appointment will be made on the Advanced Specialist Pharmacist Scale (€82,756 - €94,871, LSI1 €98,003) at a point in line with Government pay policy Hours of work: Part-Time, 24.5 hours per week Closing Date: 12.00 Noon on 20/03/2026 Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received. Position Summary: The Advanced Specialist Pharmacist (ASP) will lead on delivering medicines optimisation and the contribution of pharmacists in the safe, effective and cost effective use of medicines. The ASP will have responsibility for pharmacy services to defined clinical areas providing a high level of expertise, competence and performance e.g. cancer care, antibiotic stewardship, HIV/AIDS, cardiology, intensive care, transplantation, respiratory disease, children's health, older person's care, mental health, medicine and surgery in in-patient, out-patient care and others. They may also work in specialist pharmacy services e.g. medicines information, aseptic compounding, education and training, medication safety, informatics and others. Act as a professional resource in advising other pharmacists and health care professionals in their area of expertise Demonstrate professional leadership within their designated specialist area through effective communication with other clinical practitioners, motivation of staff and challenging barriers to change. Responsibilities Key Duties & Responsibilities: The Advanced Specialist Pharmacist (ASP) practices to a high level of capability across six domains of advanced practice aligned with International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Advanced Level II in the specialist area of practice. The six domains of advanced practice are defined as follows: Expert Professional Knowledge Working with Others Leadership Management Education, Training and Development Research and Evaluation Expert Professional Knowledge Lead and support medicines optimisation as part of a multidisciplinary team within the area of speciality. Deliver a specialised level of clinical input using advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of specialty, also demonstrating high level of knowledge in other areas so as to take relevant co-morbidities into account when making treatment decisions commensurate with the grade. Provide specialised medication related advice. This will include individualised advice on medication dosing, drug choice, administration, drug level monitoring and dose adjustment, the use of unlicensed medicines, the use of medicines outside the terms of their product authorisation and advice on the safety and storage of medications. Provide medicines information and advice to patients and work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments. Contribute to the organisation's wider antimicrobial stewardship programme. Contribute to pharmaceutical initiatives to ensure the optimisation of patient safety initiatives including those which help with the seamless transfer of patients between different healthcare settings. Be cognisant of and advise appropriately of regulations (Medicinal Products, Prescription and Control of Supply and Misuse of Drugs Regulations), as applicable to their area of speciality. Working with Others Act as a professional resource within their area of specialisation for advising other pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in the organisation. Liaise with all healthcare staff, patients and carers in all areas of work. Develop good working relationships and communications with all staff in the specialty multidisciplinary team, providing a link regarding all aspects of pharmacy service and medicines optimisation. Use available information to ensure the most appropriate and cost-effective choice of therapy. Leadership Promote and lead in the development and delivery of best practice standards. Provide effective clinical leadership to pharmacists assigned to their speciality and by working with other clinical leaders. Act as a role model to pharmacists, technicians, pharmacy students and all other members of the multidisciplinary team, working as a pharmacist expert in the area of specialty and networking with peers in other organisations. Provide service development/leadership in their specialist area that aligns with their Chief II Pharmacist/Service Manager's work plan which in turn aligns with the Departmental work plan which in turn aligns with the hospital goals, objectives, and service direction. Management Ensure the safe use of medicines by evaluating and managing risks associated with the use of medicines and by participating in the hospital's Medicines Safety reporting process. Ensure the cost-effective use of medicines. Contribute to formulary development and implementation. Manage and professionally supervise other pharmacy staff assigned to that area of speciality. Lead and/ or contribute to the development and implementation of SOPs, guidelines, protocols etc. relevant to their area of speciality. Continually monitor the service to ensure it reflects current needs. Optimise the potential of pharmacy resources, skills and knowledge through monitoring and evaluation, underpinned by research and professional development within their area of speciality. Implement and manage identified changes. Contribute to the service planning process. Actively participate in risk management issues, identify risks and take responsibility for appropriate action. Report and manage any adverse incidents in accordance with organisational guidelines. Under the direction of their line manager, investigate critical incidents within their designated areas of responsibility and work with the multidisciplinary team to identify and implement preventative and corrective solutions in order to improve patient care. Be aware of, contribute to, and implement agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards. Participate in individual performance review. Maintain records according to local and statutory requirements. Education, Training and Development Undertake continuous professional development and develop professional knowledge and competencies. Identify own training needs and provide evidence of maintaining and updating specialist and general pharmacy knowledge. Participate in mandatory training programmes. Develop, support and assist in the training of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students in their area of speciality as appropriate. Develop and/or deliver teaching sessions for NCHDs, nurses and/ or HSCPs in relation to medication in their area of speciality. Participate in education and training in an external environment as required by the Pharmacist Executive Manager. This may include having teaching responsibility in universities. Research and Evaluation Lead and Contribute to audit and quality improvement initiatives. Actively promote the implementation of evidence-based practice within the area of speciality and/or organisation. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to contribute to research and its application within the area of speciality and/or organisation. Presentation of research or evaluation findings at research or professional symposium. General Have cognisance of HIQA Standards as they apply to the role, for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards, antimicrobial stewardship, medication safety etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards. Promote a safe working environment in accordance with Health and Safety legislation To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. ASPs are expected to work as part of the wider team/department and therefore may be required to cross-cover other areas/specialities as appropriate and as the overall departmental service requires. This may also include being asked to work in areas outside of their normal designated service division (e.g. Clinical ASPs working in Dispensary, Medicines Information etc. and vice versa) as the service requires. The job description is an outline of the post as it is currently perceived by the hospital and will be subject to review and amendment. This job description will therefore be subject to change in light of the various strategies for the hospital and the development of the Clinical Directorate model and any future developments that arise and will evolve and change over time. Qualifications Selection Criteria: Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria. Mandatory: Be a registered Pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI), or be entitled to be so registered. Have a minimum of five years satisfactory post registration hospital experience. Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office Desirable: Possess a post graduate Diploma/Masters in Hospital/Clinical Pharmacy or a related healthcare area or in pursuit of same. Role Specific Requirements You will be required to work the agreed roster/on call arrangements advised to you by your line manager. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 08:00 - 20:00 over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement. If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/ Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee's re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/ Office/ Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. Supplementary information: The Hospital Management Unit: Other (Please specify): Informal Enquiries ONLY to: (Please note NO APPLICATIONS will be accepted via the Informal Email) Name: Nuala Doyle Title: Pharmacist Executive Manager Email address: A short listing exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application. The criteria for ranking and or short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. In the event of a high volume of applications additional shortlisting criteria may be utilised. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
Overview The HSE has created six new health regions. Each region is responsible for providing both hospital and community care for the people in that area. Bringing community health services and hospitals together means we can take a more patient-centred approach to healthcare. HSE Dublin and North East provides health and social care to North Dublin, Louth, Meath, Monaghan and most areas of Cavan. HSE Dublin and North East Region includes the following hospitals; Beaumont Hospital Cavan General Hospital Connolly Hospital Louth County Hospital Monaghan General Hospital Mater Misericordiae University Hospital National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh Our Lady's Hospital Navan Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Rotunda Hospital CAVAN MONAGHAN HOSPITAL Cavan & Monaghan Hospital currently provides services to the population of both counties and its catchment area extends to counties Meath, Longford and Leitrim. All acute inpatient services are based in Cavan Monaghan Hospital. Cavan Monaghan Hospital provides extensive outpatient, theatre and day services. Cavan Monaghan Hospital also provides a wide range of support services, including: pathology, radiology, pharmacy, physiotherapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy. Cavan & Monaghan Hospital is a bi-located site providing services to the population of both counties and its catchment area extends to counties Meath, Longford and Leitrim. It has a total of 421 beds with 286 of these representing acute in-patient beds. All acute inpatient services are based in Cavan Monaghan Hospital; there were approximately 17,000 acute admissions in 2018. Monaghan Hospital's primary role includes the continuing care for medically discharged patients requiring inpatient step-down and rehabilitation care. Cavan & Monaghan Hospital is a teaching hospital with links to the Royal College of Surgeons, Royal College of Physicians and the Dundalk Institute of Technology. Both sites are actively engaged with HIQA (Health Information & Quality Authority) in meeting their standards to ensure they continually strive to provide a high quality service. Cavan & Monaghan Hospital has an Emergency Department, an Acute Medical Admissions Unit, 5 General Medical wards, 1 General Surgery ward, an acute surgical assessment unit (ASAU) a maternity ward, a paediatric ward, a Paediatric assessment unit (PAU) an ICU, a SCBU, and a CCU. It also has 4 operating theatres, a renal dialysis unit, a surgical day ward, an endoscopy / bronchoscopy unit, a haematology / oncology day ward, and an interventional radiology unit. Orthopaedic, vascular, urological and neurological services are provided by visiting consultants with sessional commitments. The hospital provides services for the care of paediatric and adult patients with cystic fibrosis; the paediatric ward has recently been extended and refurbished to include the provision of 2 high specifications, neutral pressure isolation rooms. Applications are invited for the following post: Consultant in Palliative Care This is an appointment to the HSE Dublin & North East Region on a Public Only Consultants' Contract 2023 by the Health Service Executive. The initial commitment will be to Cavan General Hospital for 23 hours per week and Primary Care Cavan/Monaghan for 14 hours per week. Applicants must be registered in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in the specialty of palliative medicine. Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Val Gough, Clinical Director, Cavan & Monaghan Hospital email: Applications can be made by emailing your CV to together with the names of four referees or by applying /careers no later than 12 noon on Thursday, 2nd April 2026. Job Description To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
Overview The HSE has created six new health regions. Each region is responsible for providing both hospital and community care for the people in that area. Bringing community health services and hospitals together means we can take a more patient-centred approach to healthcare. HSE Dublin and North East provides health and social care to North Dublin, Louth, Meath, Monaghan and most areas of Cavan. HSE Dublin and North East Region includes the following hospitals; Beaumont Hospital Cavan General Hospital Connolly Hospital Louth County Hospital Monaghan General Hospital Mater Misericordiae University Hospital National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh Our Lady's Hospital Navan Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Rotunda Hospital CAVAN MONAGHAN HOSPITAL Cavan & Monaghan Hospital currently provides services to the population of both counties and its catchment area extends to counties Meath, Longford and Leitrim. All acute inpatient services are based in Cavan Monaghan Hospital. Cavan Monaghan Hospital provides extensive outpatient, theatre and day services. Cavan Monaghan Hospital also provides a wide range of support services, including: pathology, radiology, pharmacy, physiotherapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy. Cavan & Monaghan Hospital is a bi-located site providing services to the population of both counties and its catchment area extends to counties Meath, Longford and Leitrim. It has a total of 421 beds with 286 of these representing acute in-patient beds. All acute inpatient services are based in Cavan Monaghan Hospital; there were approximately 17,000 acute admissions in 2018. Monaghan Hospital's primary role includes the continuing care for medically discharged patients requiring inpatient step-down and rehabilitation care. Cavan & Monaghan Hospital is a teaching hospital with links to the Royal College of Surgeons, Royal College of Physicians and the Dundalk Institute of Technology. Both sites are actively engaged with HIQA (Health Information & Quality Authority) in meeting their standards to ensure they continually strive to provide a high quality service. Cavan & Monaghan Hospital has an Emergency Department, an Acute Medical Admissions Unit, 5 General Medical wards, 1 General Surgery ward, an acute surgical assessment unit (ASAU) a maternity ward, a paediatric ward, a Paediatric assessment unit (PAU) an ICU, a SCBU, and a CCU. It also has 4 operating theatres, a renal dialysis unit, a surgical day ward, an endoscopy / bronchoscopy unit, a haematology / oncology day ward, and an interventional radiology unit. Orthopaedic, vascular, urological and neurological services are provided by visiting consultants with sessional commitments. The hospital provides services for the care of paediatric and adult patients with cystic fibrosis; the paediatric ward has recently been extended and refurbished to include the provision of 2 high specifications, neutral pressure isolation rooms. Applications are invited for the following post: Consultant Microbiologist This is an appointment to the under the Public Only Consultants Contract 2023 by the Health Service Executive to Cavan General Hospital for 37 hours per week. Applicants must be registered in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in the specialty of microbiology. Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Cathal Collins, Consultant Microbiologist, Cavan & Monaghan Hospitals, email or phone Applications can be made by applying /careers with the names of four referees no later than 12 noon on Thursday, 2nd April 2026. Job Description To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
Overview Post Title: Assistant Director of Nursing, Out of Hours Post Status: Permanent Department: Out of Hours Location: Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9, Ireland Reports to: Director of Nursing Salary: Appointment will be made on Assistant Director of Nursing salary scale (€72,122 - €89,004) at a point in line with Government pay policy Hours of work: Full time 37.5 Hours per Week Closing Date: 12 Noon on Wednesday 11th March, 2026 Position Summary: The Out of Hours manager is a key member of the Senior Nursing Management Team providing operational and clinical leadership to support ward managers and nursing teams in providing the highest possible quality of care. The role is expected to function in the wider hospital management context with regard to operational management of the hospital in the out of hour's period to ensure safe and efficient management of the overall hospital site. Responsibilities A. Operational Management: i. The Out of Hours Manager is the Senior Manager on site with respect to decisions regarding a number of key areas but not limited to the following; Patient flow in the out of hours period Escalation procedures when the hospital is at its bed capacity To ensure safe staffing and skill levels including redeployment of staff as necessary Point of contact for media / PR issues Discussion with the senior executive on call to ensure accurate real time communications in relation to the Emergency Department, patient flow or status on any other hospital wide issues. Major Incident plan activation and lead until CEO or designate on site ii. The post holder will provide nursing leadership and professional advice that supports effective delivery of care across the hospital site. iii. To coordinate efficient and effective resource utilization, i.e. skill mix issues, staffing, bed utilization, and supervision of the nurses on duty out of hours. iv. To be accountable for the quality of service delivery, ensuring effective patient care in the out of hours period v. To promote the development and maintenance of high standards of care in order that the care offered is family centred, sensitive and responsive to service users. vi. To manage the bed management function between the hours of 20.30 pm and 07.00am Mon - Fri and until 07.30 am weekends including Bank Holidays Clinical & Professional Leadership i. To provide clinical and professional Nursing leadership across the hospital site. ii. To support the Director of Nursing and Human Resources colleagues with workforce planning, professional development or employee relations matters that arises within the out of hour's period. iii. To act as an advisor to the Director of Nursing on matters relating to professional conduct or Nursing and Midwifery Practice issues that may arise. iv. Be responsible for keeping his/her own practice up to date and maintaining competency relevant to the role. v. To develop and maintain excellent communication throughout the out of hours nursing team and others involved directly or indirectly with patient care to ensure a patient focused service. vi. To have a visible clinical presence in conjunction with the out of hours CNM 3. vii. To link with senior medical staff regarding the overnight management of patients. viii. To support nursing staff with clinical decision-making thereby enhancing their professional development. ix. To attend out of hours clinical emergencies as appropriate such as, cardiac arrest, untoward incidents, etc. x. To work with the Director of Nursing on practice development including the development of nurse-led initiatives and developments that will enhance patient care and effective patient pathways within the hospital. xi. To serve on working groups or committees deemed appropriate to the role or grade. xii. To lead out on the night safety huddle, ensuring collaboration and engagement with the multidisciplinary representatives in planning the night ahead. B. Performance and Financial Management. i. To have a hospital-wide focus and overview of clinical activity and related operational issues, achieved through liaison with Directorate links to gain a full understanding of the clinical and managerial issues across all clinical areas. ii. To have a hospital-wide understanding of clinical activity, patient dependency, skill mixes and bed availability iii. To assist the Director of Nursing in implementing any corrective programme necessary for adherence to financial budgets. iv. To have a full awareness and understanding of the suite of performance indicators for the nursing department which support the achievement of the hospital-wide Key Performance Indicators v. Establish mechanisms which provide the Director of Nursing with timely management information regarding performance against specified targets and budgets in the out of hour's period. vi. To promote a corporate approach to the hospitals overall strategy objectives, mission and values. C. Quality Assurance and Risk Management i. To ensure there is an effective process for risk assessment and risk management in respect of Out of hours services ii. To be responsible for ensuring that adverse incidents within the out of hours period are investigated promptly, respecting confidentiality taking preventative action where necessary to ensure that IQS procedures are adhered to and fully implemented. iii. To investigate patients' complaints and report appropriately in accordance with the hospital protocol. iv. To participate where appropriate in formulation of policies, clinical guidelines, operational policy/procedures, sharing of information. v. To ensure that the hospital's health and safety, fire and other statutory regulations are adhered to vi. To liaise with the Risk Manager and Quality Manager as appropriate. vii. Co-operates and participates in quality initiatives against which clinical practice can be measured. viii. Participates in audits of nursing practices and procedures in operation. ix. Assists in identifying specific areas in which improvements can be made in effectiveness of care, and works to achieve these improved standards. x. Reports problems, which interfere with clinical standards of care, to the Director of Nursing and relevant Directorate Nurse Manager. xi. To work with the Director of Nursing and the senior nursing team on the development of the nursing strategy and ensure its implementation xii. To work with Nursing and Multidisciplinary teams across the hospital in relation to review/development of processes, policies and procedures relative to JCI accreditation. HR Management and Organisational Development i. Provision of direct line management to support the CNM 3 role out of hours. Ensuring a period of Induction, scheduled probation meetings, and opportunity for personal growth and development. ii. Ensure that the responsibilities and objectives for direct reports are clearly defined and understood - job descriptions and person specifications up-to- date. iii. Be responsible for managing sickness and absence in accordance with hospital policy. iv. Promote equal opportunity and adherence to best practice employment and approaches to managing and implementing change. v. To monitor attendance and allocation of all agency nurses and Health care assistants. vi. In collaboration with other disciplines, promote good industrial relations in accordance with personnel policies. vii. Involvement in the selection and recruitment of staff. Involvement in the planning and delivery of orientation/induction of relevant staff and participate in in-service training. Qualifications Requirements: Candidates: Are registered, or be eligible for registration in the General Nurse Division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives, maintained by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland And Have 10 years post registration nursing experience and 5 years nursing management experience at a minimum of CNM2 in an acute setting And Possess a post graduate qualification at not less than level 8 (QQI) in health care management related area And Candidates must possess the requisite clinical, leadership, managerial and Administrative knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the office A short listing exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application. The criteria for ranking and or short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Name: Sinead Connolly Title: Director of Nursing Email address: To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
Overview Post Title: Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Post Status: Permanent Department: Beaumont Care in the Home Service Location: Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9, Ireland Reports to: CNM 3/ADON Salary: Appointment will be made on Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Grade (€57,208 - €67,372) at a point in line with Government pay policy. Hours of work: Full Time 37.5 hours per week 6/7 shift Closing Date: 12 Noon on Wednesday 11th March 2026 Position Summary: The Beaumont Care in the Home service was established in 2022 and provides a homecare service in which Healthcare Assistants deliver quality personal care to patients in the community under the governance of Beaumont Hospital. The service enables the patient to be safely and effectively discharged home to their own home in the community while they await the HSE to appoint a care agency to deliver their home care package. The clinical nurse manager 1 will work alongside the clinical nurse manager 3/ADON to ensure a streamlined and efficient service to ensure patient safety and adequate cover for patient discharge. The Clinical Nurse Manager 1 will ensure that healthcare assistants will provide patient care in the community under governance from the Beaumont Care in the Home team and provide effective quality care to patients in their own home. Responsibilities WORK TO BE DONE AND WORKLOAD ESTIMATION On a day to day basis the Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) 1 decides and allocates the work to be completed by HCA's based on the needs of the patients and the capability of the staff. Implements a systematic method for the assessment of individual patient's needs and ensures appropriate documentation of same. Estimates workload based on patient nursing needs in agreement with the service's policy on same. STAFFING AND MANPOWER PLANNING Plans and allocates HCA teams with appropriate staff numbers, skill mix and level of experience in such a way that will meet the workload and ensure continuity of care. Arranges staff meal breaks. Supports and supervises HCA's and other support staff in carrying out their allocated clinical duties to the required standard. Advises the CNM3 when staff levels fall below or are in excess of that considered to be adequate to meet variations of workload. PERSONNEL Promotes nurtures and maintains a high level of staff morale hence promoting team spirit and job satisfaction among staff within the service. Implements welfare and safety policies within the service Participates in the interviewing and selection of staff for the service. Participate in the development of an orientation programme for staff and implements and evaluates same. Ensures that all staff practice nursing within the code set for the profession by An Bord Altranais. Carries out development and performance review interviews with individual staff, using job specifications and performance appraisal review documentation in accordance with hospital policy and records judgement about the performance of each individual staff member. Identifies abilities and recommends staff for promotion to permanent and senior positions. Recommends to the CNM3 the transfer of staff from the service. Decides how to deal with behaviour outside acceptable limits, for whatever reason (i.e. emotional upset in staff, brusqueness to patients or colleagues, undignified behaviour, absenteeism, late attendances, conflict, grievance, discipline and industrial relations); and seek advice where necessary. Ensures that all staff know disciplinary and grievance procedures. Handles staff complaints, grievances and disciplinary matters in accordance with hospital policy and reports to the CNM3 as necessary serious or unresolved issues. Investigates incidents and accidents involving patients and staff. Reports these verbally and in writing to the CNM3. Monitor absenteeism and sick leave episodes and where appropriate discuss any problems with your staff and provide advice or assistance. Ensure that all staff are aware of the hospital sick leave policy. EDUCATION/STAFF DEVELOPMENT Assesses and identifies training and development needs for staff within the service, sets objectives for such learning, recommends these to the CNM3 and contributes to the development of training programmes where appropriate. Identifies teaching/learning opportunities within the service. Plans, implements and evaluate staff development programmes to support new clinical services. Participates in clinical induction training of all new staff ensuring that HCA's receive sufficient theoretical and practical training to make them safe practitioners. Ensures the agreed hospital specialist administrative and clinical policies and procedures are known to and understood by the staff and are implemented. Provides for teaching, counselling and training of learner nurses. Ensures that mandatory training requirements are met. At all times acts as an effective role model by demonstrating skilled nursing care in the clinical situation for all staff. CLINICAL NURSING PRACTICE . Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to service users within the guidelines laid out by NMBI. Promote the development and maintenance of high standards of care and that the care offered is patient centred, sensitive and responsive to service users. Practice and promote nursing according to Professional Clinical Guidelines, National and Area Health Service Executive guidelines, local policies, protocols and guidelines, current legislation. Continuously monitor, suggest and improve upon the service. Liaise with Beaumont hospital delayed discharge team and Medical social Workers for referrals for patients awaiting home care agency. Complete assessment of patients to ensure they meet criteria for Beaumont Homecare Service Liaise with patient and family to discuss allocated hours. Ensure risk assessment is completed in accordance with lone working policy prior to commencement of Homecare Service. Complete a home environment safety assessment prior to commencement of Homecare Service, and develop an individualized care plan for each patient incorporation with the patient and family. Provide information to HCA's on patients health care needs while adhering to Beaumont Hospital GDPR policy. Coordinate Beaumont Homecare HCA's to provide the required home care hours to patients. Provide appropriate induction to HCA's to Beaumont Homecare policies and procedures. Point of contact for Beaumont Homecare HCA's. Processing of expense forms for Beaumont Homecare Health Care Assistants. Provide distant supervision and support the work of Beaumont Homecare HCA's STANDARDS AND QUALITY OF CARE Takes all steps possible to safeguard the welfare and safety or patients by:- Deciding with the CNM3 the indicators to be used to judge quality of services to patients. Be responsible for risk management issues within the area and work closely with other relevant personnel to develop appropriate strategies to minimise risk. Establishing management and clinical standards within realistic targets and explicit limits as set by the CNM3 and Director of Nursing. Ensuring that all staff understand and abide by required standards and limits. Checking on the quality of all work completed by all staff. Monitoring and evaluating the outcomes of nursing care for individual patients. Convening periodic meetings with the staff to discuss outcomes of the service and taking suggestions on how the service might be improved. BUDGETING Encourages staff to utilise resources judiciously by developing economical habits and adhering to the limits so as to ensure economical use consistent with satisfactory standards. Continually monitors staffing use patterns and ensures adequate standards consistent with maximum economy while maintaining acceptable standards for safe, yet judicious use of resources. Prepares monthly premium payment returns for Accounts Department. SELF DEVELOPMENT The post holder is expected to:- Maintain, update and develop knowledge on relevant professional development and on all speciality current trends by attending a number of study days each year. Develop and maintain personal nursing practice skills. Maintain a personal record of professional development. Discuss present performance and future self-development needs with the CNM 3, using job performance review in accordance with nursing policy. ADMINISTRATIVE Ensures the correct completion of records and reports. Promotes the development of clinical and administrative computerisation. Qualifications Selection Criteria: Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria. Mandatory: Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (i) Are registered in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnimhseachais na hireann) or entitled to be so registered. (ii) Have at least 3 years post registration fulltime experience (or an aggregate of 3 years post registration full time experience) of which 1 year post registration full time experience (or an aggregate of 1 years post registration full time experience) must be in the speciality or related area. (iii) Candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development. 2. Annual Registration (i) On appointment, Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the relevant division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnimhseachais na hireann). (ii) Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). 3. 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. 4. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. 5.Motor Transport Must have a full driving licence and access to their own mode of transport. Desirable: Post graduate diploma in Gerontology Nursing Recognised management qualification. Further Information for Candidates Supplementary information: The Hospital Management Unit: Informal Enquiries ONLY to: Name: Leanne Grehan Title: Beaumont care in the home CNM 3 Email address: Telephone: To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
