Blackrock Clinic is the leading and longest established private hospital and clinic in Ireland. Since it opened in the mid-1980s, the clinic has consistently built an unparalleled reputation in new high-tech surgical procedures, medical treatments, and ground-breaking diagnostics. Blackrock Clinic is now part of Blackrock Health private hospital group along with the Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic, and Limerick Clinic, some of the most advanced hospitals in Irish private healthcare. As a JCI accredited hospital, Blackrock Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do. Job Title: Staff Nurse Department: Medical/Surgical Wards Role Type: Permanent, Full Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week Role Summary: The Staff Nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to the highest professional and ethical standards within the model of nursing care practiced in the relevant care setting. The Staff Nurse will provide holistic, person centred care, promoting optimum independence and enhancing the quality of life for service users. The appointed candidate must practice within the Codes of Practice, Rules and Guidelines set out by the Nursing and Midwifery board of Ireland (NMBI) and comply with the policies and procedures of Blackrock Clinic. Qualifications/ Essential Criteria Registered in the general division of NMBI Evidence of personal professional development Must have at least 2-year post registration experience in an acute hospital as a staff nurse. Key Responsibilities: The primary role of the Staff Nurse will be to participate in the provision pre, peri and post procedure nursing services and management of Patient Care in the Unit. Responsible for the management, care and treatment of elective patients, to ensure that the optimum standard of care is provided within the Unit. Develop and document a care plan based on patient needs and best practice. Provide safe, comprehensive nursing Provide care with minimal supervision in a timely accurate and safe manner. Participate in quality assurance, Infection Prevention and Control. Promoting the safety, health, welfare and social wellbeing of patients and respect the dignity and confidentiality of patients and their families; Ensuring that records are protected and managed as per hospital policy and in accordance with relevant legislation Working closely with colleagues across the hospital in order to provide a seamless service delivery to the patients Communicate appropriately with colleagues and other members of the health care team. Function within the limits of NMBI and hospital policies, procedures and standards. Demonstrate flexibility by assisting in other areas of the hospital as required. Why work at the Blackrock Clinic? At the Blackrock Clinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the team you can benefit from: Competitive salary Onsite parking Pension Annual bonus* Discounted café Sports and Social club Employee Assistance Programme Discounted onsite pharmacy Please Note: Job descriptions are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendments to meet the changing needs of the service. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Blackrock Clinic is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work. Blackrock Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed. Please advise if you have particular requirements, so that we can look into arranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can contact us at It is essential that you have valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland to take up employment for this position, or in the case of critical skills, you must be eligible for a work permit. Skills: Orthopaedics Nursing Enhanced Staff Nurse
Job Title:Clinical Nurse Specialist, Palliative Care Department:St Marks Ward Job Type: Permanent Hours:37.50 per week (Full-Time)? Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic is a private hospital providing a full range of medical and surgical care across a broad spectrum of specialities. Each Ward provides a range of services and this role is important in making a significant contribution, developing and maintaining best practice in nursing services at clinical areas.? The Hermitage Clinic is now part of Blackrock Health private hospital group along with the Blackrock Clinic, Galway Clinic, and Limerick Clinic, some of the most advanced hospitals in Irish private healthcare. As a JCI accredited hospital, The Hermitage Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do. Role Purpose The role is responsible for providing a service which optimises quality and continuity of care for patients/clients, providing an informed resource for nurses, doctors and other allied health professionals, and providing a programme of education and training for multi-disciplinary staff that benefits patients/clients. The position requires a strategic approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the management of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives. Qualifications / Experience Essential Requirements Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI Hold a Diploma in Palliative Care or equivalent qualification. Have a minimum of 3 years post registration experience in Oncology or General Nursing. Skills / Competencies Clinical Skills Managementskills Leadership skills IT skills Quality focus Risk Management Clinical audit Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Key Responsibilities Operations The Clinical Nurse Specialist will advise and treat all patients requiring palliative care. The Clinical Nurse Specialist will educate patients and their carers, nursing and allied health professional colleagues regarding palliative care. The Clinical Nurse Specialist will act as an expert in providing information and assistance to nursing and allied health colleagues to their request for advice and support on palliative care. The Clinical Nurse Specialist will monitor and critique current nursing research in relation to oncology care and will lead in the initiation and implementation of best practice in nursing patients with cancer. The CNS work must have a strong patient focus whereby the speciality defines itself as nursing or midwifery and subscribes to the overall purpose, functions and ethical standards of nursing or midwifery. The clinical practice role may be divided into direct and indirect care. Direct care comprises the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care to patients and their families. Indirect care relates to activities that influence others in their provision of direct care. The CNS role involves communication, negotiation and representation of the patient/client values and decisions in collaboration with other health care workers and community resource providers. The CNS remit for education and training consists of structured and impromptu educational opportunities to facilitate staff development and patient/client education. Each CNS in tandem with his/her line manager is responsible for his/her continuing professional development, including participation in formal and informal educational activities, thereby ensuring sustained clinical credibility among nursing/midwifery, medical and paramedical colleagues. Audit of current nursing/midwifery practice and evaluation of improvements in the quality of patient/client care are essential requirements of the CNS role. The CNS must keep up to date with relevant current research to ensure evidence based practice and research utilisation. The CNS must contribute to nursing/midwifery research, which is relevant to his/her particular area of practice. Any outcomes of audit and/or research should contribute to the next service plan. Inter and intra-disciplinary consultations, across sites and services are recognised as key functions of the clinical nurse/midwife specialist. This consultative role also contributes to improved patient/client management. Maintain throughout the hospital an awareness of the mission and values of the hospital in relation to patient care. Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the values of the hospital. Maintain the privacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities. Act as a specialist palliative care resource for patients with advanced disease and their families referred to the palliative care team. Act as a specialist palliative care resource for health care professionals in the hospital. Be responsible for own caseload of patients, visit them regularly and initiate changes in management to improve symptom control and psychological well-being. Anticipate the many and varied palliative care needs of patients and families, devise and implement strategies to meet these needs and evaluate their effectiveness. Establish and maintain good working relationships with nursing staff and all other disciplines involved in care to provide good quality palliative care for patients and their families both within the hospital and community services. Act as a patient advocate within the multi-disciplinary team. Take responsibility for making often complex and difficult decisions in the area of pain and symptom management. Address ethical issues and family dynamics. Provide a supportive counselling service for patients, assessing their psychosocial and spiritual needs and refer on to more formal counselling services as necessary, be aware of the impact the illness may be having on the patients and their families. Refer patients and families to specialist palliative care teams in the community or to inpatient palliative care units as necessary. Ensure that the dignity of the patient is ensured and maintained at all times and having regard to the ethics and philosophy of the hospital. Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. Effectively manage the palliative care requirements of a caseload of patients. Establish and maintain clear referral lines. Participate actively in the development and strategic planning of the palliative care service. Represent the team at local, national and international meetings as required. Identify the need for implementing and evaluate innovation in specialist palliative care in the hospital. Maintain clear and accurate records, including statistical data relevant to all aspects of patient care and submit activity data as required. Promote a safe clinical environment with due regard to health and safety and risk management strategies. Promote a patient centred culture of openness and responsiveness to positive and constructive patient feedback and ensuring patient dignity, respect and choice is maintained in their care. Learning and Education Act as a role model in the clinical area. Promote the role of specialist palliative care services amongst appropriate health care professionals throughout the hospital. Identify the palliative care education and training needs of staff and initiate strategies to meet these needs both at a formal and informal level. Liaise with the relevant education departments and participate in teaching on various aspects of pre and post registration nurses and allied healthcare professionals. Attend study days and conferences in order to update knowledge in the field of palliative care and related subjects. Keep abreast of new developments in palliative care through published specialist palliative care literature. Promote and disseminate palliative care research. Set standards to offer a quality service. Act as a nursing research resource in palliative care for nursing staff throughout the hospital. Initiate and participate in research projects being undertaken by the team once the team is established. Advise on the implementation of appropriate research findings. Quality Improvement and Risk Management Ensure that there is compliance with all relevant Hermitage Medical Clinic guidelines, policies, procedures and relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. This includes responsibility for dealing with regulatory or professional bodies and inspections. Encourage continuous review and evaluation of policies, guidelines and existing practices through regular audit programmes and review engaging with the multi-disciplinary team where required. Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement across the department involving the team in continuous improvement initiatives and encouraging innovation. Set and monitor core objectives, standards and key performance indicators for the service and monitor performance against these standards through internal and (where applicable) external audit. Lead out on the requirements of the hospitals accreditation process. Participate fully in the requirement of the hospitals risk management programme. Promote the delivery of a high standard of care to all patients.Encourage evidence-based practice and assist in the dissemination and implementation of research findings. Work with members of the Multidisciplinary team in devising Standard Operating Procedures for the development of the Unit. Provide clinical nursing leadership in proactively addressing ethical and quality of service issues with multidisciplinary team members and hospital management. Develop a culture of safety, promoting positive reporting of incidents and near misses; investigate and take remedial action on incidents or near misses involving patients and staff according to hospital policies, protocols and guidelines. Why work at the Hermitage Clinic? At theHermitage Clinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of theteamyou can benefit from:? Competitive salary Onsite parking Pension Annual bonus* Discounted café Sports and Social club Employee Assistance Programme Discounted onsite pharmacy ? Please Note: Job descriptionsare a reflection ofthe present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendments to meet the changing needs of the service. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. The Hermitage Clinicis an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work. ? The Hermitage Clinicis committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed. Please advise if you haveparticular requirements, so that we canlook intoarranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can contact us atHR.herm ? It is essential that you have valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland to take up employment for this position, or in the case of critical skills, you must be eligible for a work permit. Skills: Clinical Nurse Specialist Oncology Nursing Nursing Palliative Care
Job Title:Clinical Nurse Specialist, Orthopaedics Department:Ward Job Type: Permanent Hours:37.50 per week (Full-Time)? Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic is a private hospital providing a full range of medical and surgical care across a broad spectrum of specialities. Each Ward provides a range of services and this role is important in making a significant contribution, developing and maintaining best practice in nursing services at clinical areas.? The Hermitage Clinic is now part of Blackrock Health private hospital group along with the Blackrock Clinic, Galway Clinic, and Limerick Clinic, some of the most advanced hospitals in Irish private healthcare. As a JCI accredited hospital, The Hermitage Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do. Role Purpose As a key member of the Nursing team, the post holder will demonstrate excellent clinical skills, quality patient care initiatives and facilitate effective interpersonal communication with colleagues in the unit(s) and hospital. The role will provide comprehensive nursing care to patients using evidence-based practice and adjusting resources to ensure continuity of care, will act as a role model for excellence in patient care and be the clinical nurse lead for Orthopaedic nursing, will develop, deliver and evaluate a comprehensive education programme for Orthopaedic Nursing. The CNS will communicate and collaborate with the medical/nursing staff teams in the delivery of quality continuing care for the patient, including liaison with other Hospitals North and South of Ireland, Consultants, and GPs. The CNS will schedule and co-ordinate the pre-operative and post-operative patient review clinics monitor and review data entry and assume super user status of the hospital Orthopaedic register. The position requires a strategic approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the management of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives. Qualifications / Experience Essential Requirements Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI Have at least five years recent relevant post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in an acute hospital setting and a minimum of two years nursing experience in Orthopaedic Nursing Have acquired a level 8 post registration Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic award relevant to the specialist area- Orthopaedic Nursing (or similar) Skills / Competencies Clinical Skills Managementskills Leadership skills IT skills Quality focus Risk Management Clinical audit Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Key Responsibilities Operations Plan and initiate care and treatment modalities within agreed protocols to achieve patient centred outcomes and evaluate their effectiveness. Utilize assessment skills and techniques to determine each patient/family needs. Plan all care in collaboration with the patient. Provide specialist advice to patients on appropriate products to meet their needs Liaise as appropriate with other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) regarding any aspect of patient care Develop, document and update care, discharge and teaching plans and documentation as necessary. Evaluate the care/information given and reassess accordingly Co-ordinate and track the completion of the patient reported outcome measures (P.R.O.M.S.) at the pre and post-operative assessments, review the patient post-operatively at 6 months, 2 years, 5 years, 10 years, 15 years and 20 years and record any complications in accordance with the Irish National Orthopaedic Register (INOR) template. The Orthopaedic CNS will liaise with the consultant surgeon on abnormal clinical issues. This enables better identification and management of patients to improve their experience and outcomes following surgery. Monitor and review data input from this hospital. This facilitates multidisciplinary clinical audit, research, assist in developing and leading on best practice. Attend to the routine calls from patients by the use of a telephone helpline, provide timely specialist advice or consultation as appropriate. Provide support for the ward staff in managing the care of this patient on the day of their admission / discharge. Lead the establishment of a joint school Obtaining informed consent from the patient at the pre-operative assessment clinic for theINOR register. Caring for patients pre and post Orthopaedic surgery Enter PROM's (patient outcome measures) at pre-operative clinic and post-operative nurse led clinics at six months, 2 years, 5 years, 10 years, 15 years and 20 years. Schedule interdisciplinary referrals as required. Establishment of a joint school to prepare patient for early discharge and reduced length of stay. Run reports as requested by Consultants or hospital leadership. Increase patient satisfaction with the service. Improve patient outcomes through education and health promotion. Attend ward rounds and clinics as required. Clinical Focus - Indirect Care Provide patients/carers with advice, support and reassurance via telephone calls Maintain effective and appropriate communication and collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary teams, colleagues, personnel, patients and their relatives/carers Complete and maintain relevant documentation in a thorough and accurate manner. Patient/client advocate Use a patient centred approach in all aspects of practice ascertaining their views on aspects of their care. Influence practice and promote improved/new standards of care in relation to patients Respect the dignity and confidentiality of patients, serving as their advocate when necessary. Learning and Education Develop and deliver a comprehensive education programme in Orthopaedic nursing, including the development and evaluation of competencies, in conjunction with other relevant personnel. Maintain clinical, nursing and managerial competence in the field of Orthopaedic nursing, including keeping up to-date with relevant research to ensure evidence-based practice and research utilisation. Be responsible for identifying his/her own training development needs in consultation with the line manager in order to keep professionally and clinically updated. To be responsible for creating an environment that is conducive to learning and development of self and others.To provide professional, clinical and education advice to nursing and other healthcare staff as appropriate.This includes the assessment of competency of student nurses, and other staff on placement to the specialist area, as appropriate, and providing assistance with the orientation and induction of new staff. Educate and provide supportive care to patients, their families/their carers through all stages of their disease. Attend all mandatory training days. Keep abreast of current trends in Orthopaedic nursing through reading, attending seminars and having thorough knowledge of nursing policy and standards Participate in in-service education.Take personal responsibility for own professional development and keep up to date with evidence based practice and research. Identify areas where scope of practice can be advanced Provide mentorship, preceptor ship, teaching, facilitation and professional supervisory skills for nurses and other health care workers. Act as preceptor to undergraduate and post-graduate student nurses on placement Plan and deliver staff teaching in relation to individual setting. Maintain and update a personal development portfolio Audit, Research and Quality Identify, critically analyse, disseminate and integrate nursing and other evidence into the area of Orthopaedic nursing Establish, implement and evaluate audit programmes of the service, the quality of care and the Clinical Nurse Specialist current practice. Contribute to service planning through use of audit data and specialist knowledge. Record information on patients electronically, which will provide data for auditing the service. Monitor, access, utilize and disseminate current relevant research to advise and ensure the provision of informed evidence based practice in Orthopaedic nursing Understand the need for nursing research and be able to implement this process to contribute to the development of services provided. Ensure that there is compliance with all relevant Hermitage Clinic guidelines, policies, procedures and relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. This includes responsibility for dealing with regulatory or professional bodies and inspections. Encourage continuous review and evaluation of policies, guidelines and existing practices through regular audit programmes and review engaging with the multi-disciplinary team where required. Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement across the department involving the team in continuous improvement initiatives and encouraging innovation. Set and monitor core objectives, standards and key performance indicators for the service and monitor performance against these standards through internal and (where applicable) external audit. Lead out on the requirements of the hospitals accreditation process. Participate fully in the requirement of the hospitals risk management programme. Promote the delivery of a high standard of care to all patients. Encourage evidence-based practice and assist in the dissemination and implementation of research findings. Work with members of the Multidisciplinary team in devising Standard Operating Procedures Provide clinical nursing leadership in proactively addressing ethical and quality of service issues with multidisciplinary team members and hospital management. Develop a culture of safety, promoting positive reporting of incidents and near misses; investigate and take remedial action on incidents or near misses involving patients and staff according to hospital policies, protocols and guidelines. Identification and development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which are congruent with the Orthopaedic service and hospital performance Develop Action Plans to address KPI targets. The management and delivery of KPIs as a routine and core business objective Consultant Provide leadership in clinical practice and act as a role model to staff nurses who work in the acute services or in the community Network with other CNS in the hospital, nationally andother organisations Generate and contribute to the development of clinical standards and guidelines. Use specialist knowledge to support and enhance nursing practice. Contribute to nursing quality assurance by assisting in identification of recurring nursing problems and data collection Why work at the Hermitage Clinic? At theHermitage Clinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of theteamyou can benefit from:? Competitive salary Onsite parking Pension Annual bonus* Discounted café Sports and Social club Employee Assistance Programme Discounted onsite pharmacy ? Please Note: Job descriptionsare a reflection ofthe present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendments to meet the changing needs of the service. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. The Hermitage Clinicis an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work. ? The Hermitage Clinicis committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed. Please advise if you haveparticular requirements, so that we canlook intoarranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can contact us atHR.herm ? It is essential that you have valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland to take up employment for this position, or in the case of critical skills, you must be eligible for a work permit. Skills: CNS Clinical Nurse Specialist Orthpaedics
Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist - Skin Cancer Job Type: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week (Full-Time)or Part Time Blackrock Clinic is the leading and longest established private hospital and clinic in Ireland. Since it opened in the mid-1980s, the clinic has consistently built an unparalleled reputation in new high-tech surgical procedures, medical treatments, and ground-breaking diagnostics. Blackrock Clinic is now part of Blackrock Health private hospital group along with the Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic, and Limerick Clinic, some of the most advanced hospitals in Irish private healthcare. As a JCI accredited hospital, Blackrock Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do. Role Purpose: The CNS/ CNM2 will interface between the patient and specialist medical team, to provide individualised care based on patient specific needs. CNM2 / CNS will provide specialist nursing knowledge, emotional support and advice for patients attending the Service and will assist in improving standards of care for patients attending the Service and will promote a seamless service within a multidisciplinary professional framework. This will be achieved through clinical practice, management, education, research and audit and professional activities within the clinical governance framework. The post holder will be able to influence patient care through development of specialist skills, knowledge and experience. The CNM2 / CNS will work in collaboration with the Consultant Specialist and associated multidisciplinary team members throughout the hospital. Qualifications/Experience Each candidate must on the latest date for receiving completed applications: Be registered in the General Division of the active Register held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be entitled to be so registered Or In exceptional circumstances which will be assessed on a case by case basis be registered in another division of the register of Nurses and Midwives. And Have a minimum of 1 years post registration full time experience or an aggregate of 1 years full time experience in the division of the register in which the application is being made And Have a minimum 1 years experience or aggregate of 1 years full time experience in the specialist area of care to which they are applying. Or If the applicant does not have the relevant specialist experience, they will be supported to attain one years clinical specialist experience And Have a third level qualification at not less than Level 9 or higher award that is relevant to the specialist area of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery. Or If the applicant does not have the relevant Level 9 qualification, the applicant will be supported to undertake the required post graduate education as relevant to the specialist area. And Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate evidence of continuing learning and professional development The successful candidate will: Maintain throughout the Hospital awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all Hospital activities Ensure that nursing care is patient focused and that patient privacy and dignity are maintained at all times Provide clinical expertise, specialist advice and support to patients across the Nursing Services. Ensure that the provision of evidence-based nursing care is maintained. Refer to and comply with the scope of practice framework as stated by NMBI in relation to all components of the position: Clinical Role, Patient Advocate Role, Educational Role, Consultative Role and Audit Role. Comply with all existing Hospital policies. The Clinical Nurse Manager/ CNS will be professionally accountable to the Director of Nursing. Operationally report to and be accountable to the Assistant Director of Nursing. Clinical Focus Contribute to changes in clinical practice that will improve standards of care Provide a specialist nursing service for patients with a diagnosis of skin cancer who require support and treatment through the continuum of care. Undertake comprehensive patient assessment to include physical, psychological, social and spiritual elements of care using best evidence-based practice in skin cancer care. Use the outcomes of patient assessment to develop and implement plans of care/case management in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and the patient, family and/or carer as appropriate. Monitor and evaluate the patients response to treatment and amend the plan of care accordingly in conjunction with the MDT and patient, family and/or carer as appropriate. Make alterations in the management of patients condition in collaboration with the MDT and the patient in line with agreed pathways and policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines (PPPGs). Accept appropriate referrals from MDT colleagues. Co-ordinate investigations, treatment therapies and patient follow-up. Communicate with patients, family and /or carer as appropriate, to assess patients needs and provide relevant support, information, education, advice and counselling as required. Where appropriate work collaboratively with MDT colleagues across Primary and Secondary Care to provide a seamless service delivery to the patient, family and/or carer as appropriate. Participate in medication reconciliation taking cognisance of polypharmacy and support medical and pharmacy staff with medication reviews and medication management aligned to NCCP recommendations. Identify and promote specific symptom management strategies as well as the identification of triggers which may cause exacerbation of symptoms. Provide patients with appropriate self-management strategies and escalation pathways. Manage nurse led skin cancer clinics with MDT input. Identify health promotion priorities for the patient, family and/or carer and support patient self-care in line with best evidence. This will include the provision of educational and health promotion material, which is comprehensive, easy to understand and meets patients needs. Establish and maintain clear lines of communication with all aspects of the service e.g. to attend multidisciplinary and other team meetings and case conferences as appropriate to the post. Attend the melanoma MDT, and record outcomes on decisions made and circulate these to the relevant clinicians. Maintain a database of skin cancers treated at Blackrock Clinic. Maintain an active role in skin cancer related research and maintain an up-to-date knowledge base around contemporary skin cancer management Develop and implement pre-assessment protocols for patients in agreement with relevant consultants and ensure same is completed preadmission. Provide a specialist nursing service for skin cancer patients who require support and treatment through the continuum of care. Possess specially focused knowledge and skills in the specialist area of nursing practice. Undertake comprehensive patient assessment to include physical, psychological, social and spiritual elements of care using best evidence-based practice Identify and plan, with support from the Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing and Medical Lead, the development requirements for the Service. Provide leadership in the Blackrock Clinic Skin Cancer Service. Responsible for ensuring confidentiality and safe keeping of records. Ensure that all procedures are in accordance with established Hospital procedures and assist with operational guidelines and policies for this service, which will be evidence based and support will be provided by the Nurse Practice Development Department. Handle complaints by patient, members of the public and staff in accordance with the Hospital complaints procedures. Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation. Facilitate the arrangements necessary and participate, when necessary, in education and training of other hospital staff as the need arises. This includes students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Be knowledgeable in the structure of handling of all equipment used in the unit. Communicate with patients and with relatives as required. Be available for any telephone enquiries from patients with concerns. Counselling skills are essential Identify and agree appropriate referral pathways for patients requiring surgical, plastics/ oncology and/or radiotherapy care. Participate in case review with MDT including dermatology, plastics, pathology and oncology colleagues. Use a case management approach to patients with complex needs in collaboration with MDT in both Primary and Secondary Care as appropriate. Take a proactive role in the formulation and provision of evidence based PPPGs relating to skin cancer care. Take a lead role in ensuring the service for patients with a skin cancer diagnosis is in line with best practice guidelines and the Safer Better Healthcare Standards (HIQA, 2024). Patient Advocate Role Communicate with patients, families and friends, assess needs and provide relevant support information, education and advice. Act as the patients advocate when necessary, especially in an informed discussion to promote the patients participation in decision making, thereby enabling informed choice of treatment options. Foster good nurse/patient relationships through the provision of holistic Nursing care and support for each patient. Demonstrate an awareness of ethical awareness and social issues on an individual patient basis. Promote an awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all Hospital activities. Ensuring the provision of a high standard of care to the patient and families is consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the Hospital Communicate with the relevant teams regarding the patients condition and relayinginformation and changes in Doctor Orders. Educational Role Act as a resource and support to nursing staff caring for patients attending the service. Participate in the educational provision of information for patients and their families so that they are empowered to manage their condition and seek appropriate help and advice Undertake continuing professional development through formal and informal educational opportunities thus ensuring continued credibility amongst nursing, medical and other professionals. Participate in relevant committees at an organisational level and also at a national level when possible. Supervise and assess student nurses / student midwives and foster a clinical learning environment Participate in the development and review of clinic protocols and information leaflets Provide the patient, family and/or carer with appropriate information and other supportive interventions to increase their knowledge, skill and confidence in managing their condition. Contribute to the design, development and implementation of education programmes and resources for the patient, family and/or carer in relation to their care thus empowering them to self-manage their condition. Provide mentorship and preceptorship for nursing colleagues as appropriate. Participate in training programmes for nursing, MDT colleagues and key stakeholders as appropriate Be responsible for addressing own continuing professional development needs. Audit & Research Role Establish and maintain a register of patients needs within Clinical Nurse Specialist caseload. Maintain a record of clinically relevant data aligned to National Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as directed and advised by the Director of Nursing. Participate in collaborative research projects that improve the quality of care and health outcomes for patients. Participate in audit activities to assess and monitor the quality of care. Assist in the implementation of change based on the findings Audit own caseload and participate in the annual evaluation feedback results. Provide patient satisfaction data, quality of life data and patient flow data e.g. ED avoidance. Provide data on numbers attending service, patient outcomes, OPD attendance and clinic data attendance. Attendance and active participation at National and International Meetings and workshops. Participate in collaborative research projects that improve the quality of care and health outcome. Participate in audit activities to assess and monitor the quality of care. Assist in the implementation of change based on the findings Contribute to nursing research. Consultative Role Provide leadership in clinical practice and act as a resource and role model for best practice. Generate and contribute to the development of clinical standards and guidelines and support implementation Use specialist knowledge to support and enhance generalist nursing practice Develop collaborative working relationships with local Clinical Nurse Specialists/Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioners /MDT colleagues as appropriate, developing person centred care pathways to promote the integrated model of care delivery. With the support of the Director of Nursing, attend integrated care planning meetings as required Where appropriate develop and maintain relationships with specialist services which support patients in the community. Liaise with other health service providers in the development and on-going delivery of the National Cancer Control Programme model of care. Network with other Clinical Nurse Specialist in the area and in related professional associations. Why work at the Blackrock Clinic? At the BlackrockClinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the team you can benefit from: Competitive salary Onsite parking Pension Annual bonus* Discounted café Sports and Social club Employee Assistance Programme Discounted onsite pharmacy Please Note: Job descriptions are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendments to meet the changing needs of the service. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Blackrock Clinic is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work. Blackrock Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed. Please advise if you have particular requirements, so that we can look into arranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can contact us at It is essential that you have valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland to take up employment for this position, or in the case of critical skills, you must be eligible for a work permit. Skills: CNS Melanoma Skin Cancer
Blackrock Health Galway Clinic has mid-week positions available in it's accommodation department (day and evening shifts- full or part time). The Candidate: Previous relevant experience but on the job training will be provided. The person holding this post is required to support the principle that the care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree. Good command of the English language To observe the Hospitals policies and procedures on discretion and confidentiality relating to patients and/or their families and colleagues. Team Player Professional approach to work Successful candidates are accepting that he/she will be rostered for day/or and evening shift . Hotel Services Department- Accommodation Personnel Duties: To be responsible for the cleanliness and hygiene of a given area including patient bedrooms. Change ward curtains and bed screens as required. To be responsible for a safe working environment. To participate in deep cleaning. To practice safe chemical handling and storage techniques. To ensure all equipment is kept in good working order and to report any maintenance issues. Due to the nature of the position some heavy lifting duties may be required. Collection and removal of soiled linen to designated areas. Closing Date: Friday 27th Blackrock Health Galway Clinic is an equal opportunities employer Skills: Hotel Services Personnel - Accommodation Personnel Competitive
Job Title: Staff Nurse Department: Intensive Care Unit Job Type: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week (Full-Time) Blackrock Clinic is the leading and longest established private hospital and clinic in Ireland. Since it opened in the mid-1980s, the clinic has consistently built an unparalleled reputation in new high-tech surgical procedures, medical treatments, and ground-breaking diagnostics. Blackrock Clinic is now part of Blackrock Health private hospital group along with the Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic, and Limerick Clinic, some of the most advanced hospitals in Irish private healthcare. As a JCI accredited hospital, Blackrock Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do. About the role As an ICU Staff Nurse you will be responsible for the provision of quality service in line with standards of ICU nursing practice. As a key member of the frontline team, the Staff Nurse in ICU will demonstrate strong clinical skills and facilitate effective communication with colleagues in the hospital. The position requires a collaborative and supportive approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the implementation of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Work as a member of the nursing team on day duty and perform duties as allocated by the Clinical Nurse Manager 2. Deliver skilled practical care to ICU patients and participate in the monitoring of the planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised patient care, ensuring a patient centred focus. Be aware of the multifaceted needs of ICU patients and provide a holistic support service for them and their families. Ensure that controlled drug records are kept in accordance with standard recognised legal and professional practice. Ensure safe practice is adhered to in the storage and administration of all drugs in accordance with local policy and Department of Health / NMBI guidelines, keeping patient and staff safety a priority. Supervise the nursing practice of less experienced staff members of the nursing team and participate in the educational aspects of that practice. Be aware of the multifaceted needs of emergency, medical and surgical patients and provide a holistic support service for them and their families. Keep accurate, comprehensive, up-dated records and written reports as required and guided by NMBI recommendations. Ensure correct and economical use of Unit stocks and material and the safe and correct use of all equipment. Ensure the safe keeping of patients belongings in accordance with hospital policy where necessary. Document all necessary care given on the Meditech Patient information system. Be in charge of the Ward/Unit when requested to do so in the CNMs absence. Be willing to be deployed to other areas of the hospital if requested to do so. Document and report to the CNM, in a timely and comprehensive manner, any incidents, accidents, near misses or complaints and participate in any subsequent investigation as requested. Participate in staff meetings, team meetings and committees as required. Promote a patient centred culture of openness and responsiveness to positive and constructive patient feedback and ensuring patient dignity, respect and choice is maintained in their care. Essential Requirements Be fully registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI Have at least two years recent relevant post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in an acute hospital setting and a minimum of two years nursing experience ICU or CCU nursing. Hold an up-to-date Basic Life Support course or be in pursuit of same. Required Skills Clinical Skills IT skills Quality focus Risk Management Clinical audit Team work Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Why work at the Blackrock Clinic? At the BlackrockClinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the team you can benefit from: Competitive salary Onsite parking Pension Annual bonus* Discounted café Sports and Social club Employee Assistance Programme Discounted onsite pharmacy Please Note: Job descriptions are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendments to meet the changing needs of the service. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Blackrock Clinic is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work. Blackrock Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed. Please advise if you have particular requirements, so that we can look into arranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can contact us at It is essential that you have valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland to take up employment for this position, or in the case of critical skills, you must be eligible for a work permit. Skills: ICU Nursing ICU Nursing
Job Title: Clinical Nurse Facilitator Department: Theatre Job Type: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week (Full-Time) Blackrock Clinic is the leading and longest established private hospital and clinic in Ireland. Since it opened in the mid-1980s, the clinic has consistently built an unparalleled reputation in new high-tech surgical procedures, medical treatments, and ground-breaking diagnostics. Blackrock Clinic is now part of Blackrock Health private hospital group along with the Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic, and Limerick Clinic, some of the most advanced hospitals in Irish private healthcare. As a JCI accredited hospital, Blackrock Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do. ROLE PURPOSE The main purpose of the Clinical Nurse Facilitator in Theatre is to assist the Clinical Nurse Manager in providing the necessary educational and clinical support to nursing staff.There is a specific emphasis on supporting the novice nurse to plan and direct care. The role is one of encouraging and enabling learning and promoting a high standard of care to all nursing staff in the Department. QUALIFICATIONS Registered in the general division of NMBI. Evidence of personal professional development. Minimum of 3 years experience in acute care setting. Full knowledge of the Domains of Competence as set down by NMBI. Post Graduate Theatre Course is desirable. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Education, Training and Development Acts as a role model at clinical level. Promotes the learning environment on the unit through continuous education relevant to the patients admitted to the Theatre. Provides mentorship /preceptorship, teaching and supervisory skills for nurses, student nurses, health care assistant and nurse on adaption or return to practice. Assist in the orientation of new staff to the unit. Ensure all staff have completed Mandatory Training and record on TMS Assist in running an in-service educational programme for staff. Engaging in direct clinical teaching for nursing staff in the Theatre. Maintain awareness of current advances in treatment, care and research.Userelevant educational opportunities to maintain the highest standards and practice in Theatre Participating in the planned performance review for nursing within the Theatre Identify training needs and put in place a plan for learning and development of all staff involved in patient care. Managerial Responsibilities Demonstrate leadership ability together with good communication skills and management capability. Help to foster a supportive working environment and maintain staff morale. Be aware of hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and accreditation manager to ensure that these are observed Assist the Unit Manager in interviewing and selecting of staff Communication Skills Maintain documents according to the policies and procedures of Blackrock Clinic. Report relevant information verbally and in writing to appropriate nursing personnel. Communicate appropriate with colleagues and other members of the health care team in a manner that avoids antagonism, reduces conflict and prevents undue anxiety Attend and contribute in staff meetings and team briefing. Facilitate culture change were necessary. Report all incidents immediately, which may adversely affect a patient, colleague or the Blackrock Clinic. Professional Expectations Function within the limits of The Nursing and Midwifery Board Ireland and hospital policies, procedures and standards. Support the Mission Statement of Blackrock Clinic. Demonstrate flexibility by assisting in other areas of the hospital as required. Set annual goals and objectives with CNM. Continue to develop personal knowledge and skills. Provide direct supervision to other members of the nursing team when appropriate. Participate in working groups to develop and promote quality care within Blackrock Clinic. Accept responsibility for Acting Up in specific instances, as assigned. Why work at the Blackrock Clinic? At the BlackrockClinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the team you can benefit from: Competitive salary Onsite parking Pension Annual bonus* Discounted café Sports and Social club Employee Assistance Programme Discounted onsite pharmacy Please Note: Job descriptions are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendments to meet the changing needs of the service. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Blackrock Clinic is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work. Blackrock Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed. Please advise if you have particular requirements, so that we can look into arranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can contact us at It is essential that you have valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland to take up employment for this position, or in the case of critical skills, you must be eligible for a work permit. Skills: Nursing Training Clinical Training
Job Title: Quality Coordinator Department: Quality Job Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Blackrock Clinic is the leading and longest established private hospital and clinic in Ireland. Since it opened in the mid-1980s, the clinic has consistently built an unparalleled reputation in new high-tech surgical procedures, medical treatments, and ground-breaking diagnostics. Blackrock Clinic is now part of Blackrock Health private hospital group along with the Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic, and Limerick Clinic, some of the most advanced hospitals in Irish private healthcare. As a JCI accredited hospital, Blackrock Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do. Role Purpose: The key purpose this role is to lead and conduct clinical audits, with the aim of identifying gaps and recommend changes to clinical practices to ensure that optimum care is delivered to patients to achieve safe outcomes for all patients. The Quality Co-ordinator has primary responsibility for coordinating and managing clinical audits to ensure that the healthcare organisations follow proper procedures and protocols, and to check compliance with evidence based best practice as set out in policies, procedure and guidelines. To collate and analyse data in conjunction with the quality team and prepare audit data for the various committees and stakeholders Quality Co-ordinator may also be tasked with identifying areas of improvement within the organisation. This could include anything from suggesting changes to processes or procedures to recommending new technologies or equipment. Qualifications/Experience: Clinical background is essential Qualification in auditing is desirable Experience with IT / administration systems Experience in a Quality/ Healthcare environment desirable Experience working on own initiative and with multidisciplinary stakeholders Key Responsibilities: To conduct clinical audits including but not limited to reviewing charts, other documentation, and observation of practice. Liaise with the Quality and Risk Manager to set up audit schedules and review current audit frameworks. To facilitate clinical audit work across the organisation Provide advice guidance and support to staff undertaking clinical audit projects Ensuring that audits comply with the principles of good practice To work closely with hospital departments in conjunction with the Quality team to provide reports and feedback on audits conducted. Develop an audit and monitor compliance Validate auditors in line with hospital policy and JCI /HIQA requirements Main Duties and Key Accountabilities Review patient records or other data sources and accurately and completely record information in accordance with the audit design and protocols Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to patient identifiable information Management of the clinical audit process and reporting on progress against clinical audit plans Arranging case notes required for clinical audit projects Provide information and advice to clinical and managerial staff on auditing To help educate and train new clinical auditors throughout the organisation. To help develop new audit tools in conjunction with the Quality and Risk Manager and Head of Quality and Patient Safety To help demonstrate learning and improvements as a result of clinical audit outcomes in conjunction with the Quality and Risk Manager. Other Duties As a member of the Quality Department, the post holder will also have responsibilities for actively contributing to the wider patient safety and quality agenda including feedback on audit outcomes from clinical audit into practice development and improvement work. To help promote and support Best Practice within the Hospital leading by example to sustain a quality culture To comply with Quality Standards striving for continuous improvement Assist with the Accreditation process throughout the hospital Attend and contribute to appropriate meetings when required To undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required Why work at the Blackrock Clinic: At the Blackrock Clinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the team, you can benefit from: Competitive salary Pension Discounted café Sports and Social club Employee Assistance Programme Discounted onsite pharmacy Please Note: Job descriptions are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendments to meet the changing needs of the service. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Blackrock Clinic is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work. Blackrock Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed. Please advise if you have particular requirements, so that we can look into arranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can contact us at It is essential that you have valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland to take up employment for this position, or in the case of critical skills, you must be eligible for a work permit. Skills: Systems experience auditing experience communication time management
Applications are invited for the positions of: Phlebotomist (Part Time) The above position is available in our Phlebotomy Dept, Galway Clinic, 20 hours per week, permanent role. We are seeking a motivated and skilled Phlebotomist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a high-quality, safe and efficient phlebotomy service to patients in accordance with guidelines, infection control standards, and professional best practice. This role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team. The Role: Perform Phlebotomy to the highest possible standard in accordance with the Phlebotomy Departments policies, procedures and guidelines. Sorting and transportation of samples back to the laboratory. Participate in the introduction of new ideas and methods according to Hospital policy. Record details concerning mishaps, complaints and defects in practice, report to senior phlebotomist. To implement quality standards and ensuring a quality service is provided at all times. The Candidate: Certified Phlebotomy Technician or a Nurse (with phlebotomy experience) or a Laboratory Technician (with phlebotomy experience). Oncology experience an advantage Excellent communication and patient-care skills Strong attention to detail and adherence to protocols Ability to work independently and as part of a team A positive, professional attitude To apply, please refer to Closing date for receipt of applications: Thursday 12th March 2026 at 5pm Blackrock Health Galway Clinic is an equal opportunities employer Skills: organisation communication and patient care skills
Applications are invited for the position of: Radiation Therapist Permanent The above basic grade position has become available within the Radiotherapy Department, Galway Clinic. This is a permanent full time post, 35 hours per week. The role: Provision of an efficient and effective service to patients.This position will require staff to rotate through the various areas of the radiotherapy department incorporating Linear Accelerators, CT Simulation, Chart Preparation and Dosimetry.Staff Radiation Therapists should also be available for any on-call services as required. Quality assurance and calibration on a daily basis as required. Development and maintenance of the quality assurance program for the department. Maintain accurate information systems for clinical data in accordance with department and hospital policies. Maintain an up to date knowledge of clinical, technical and radiotherapy developments to promote awareness and ensure best practices are implemented and maintained. Maintain accurate records of equipment service, maintenance, malfunction and down time. Ensure all radiation protection standards are adhered to. The Candidate: Bachelors Degree in Radiation Therapy or Recognized equivalent qualification CORU registration Previous experience in a similar role Have proven Clinical & Customer Care skills Ability to work comfortably in multi-disciplinary teams, working closely with both clinical and administrative staff. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels. Flexibility in work practices. To apply, please refer to Blackrock Health at The Galway Clinic is an equal opportunities employer Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 13th of March at 5pm Skills: CORU Customer care skills flexibility
