Role Title:Candidate Clinical Nurse Specialist (cCNS) in Occupational Health Job Reference Number:002289 Closing Date:Monday, 4th May 2026 Purpose of the Role: The purpose of this role is to deliver specialist nursing care in line with the five core concepts set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist posts (4th edition), National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM), 2008. This role has been developed to support a change for specialist practice to develop and meet service need and in line with National policy as set out by A Policy on the Development of Graduate to Advanced Nursing and Midwifery Practice (DoH, 2019). The successful candidate will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing a patient centered quality and seamless service. Details of the service/Background to the post The post holder will be required to work as a member of the multidisciplinary team in providing and developing an efficient and effective Occupational Health service for all Hospital personnel. Responsibility for excellent communication and the co-ordination of service delivery rests with the Occupational Health nurse. The responsibility of the post holder entails not alone managing and enhancing existing services but identifying and implementing new initiatives to optimise staff wellbeing and an overall quality service. Required: Be a registered nurse/midwife on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by An Bord Altranais and Cnimhseachais na hireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be eligible to be so registered. AND Be registered in the division(s) of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnimhseachais na hireann) Register for which the application is being made or be entitled to be so registered. 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 of 1 years experience or an aggregate of 1 years full time experience in specialist area ofOccupational Healthcare within the last 3 years. AND Have successfully completed a post registration programme of study, as certified by the education provider which verifies that the applicant has achieved a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic Level 9 or higher award (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above) that is relevant to the specialist area of care and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed. (2008). OR Alternatively provide written evidence from the Higher Education Institute that they have achieved the number of ECTS credits equivalent to a Level 9 or higher standard (60 ECTS or above), relevant to the specialist area of care and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed. (2008)Occupational Healthof care prior to application (**See note below). OR If the applicant does not possess the relevant QQI NFQ Level 9 qualification, the applicant will be supported to undertake the required postgraduate education, at QQI NFQ level 9 qualification (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above) relevant to the specialist area. AND Be required to demonstrate that they have continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist area or will be supported to obtain the required CPD. AND Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling their professional responsibility within their scope of practice. AND Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and clinical, professional, and administrative capacity for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. **Note: For Nurses/Midwives who express an interest in CNS/CMS roles and who currently hold a level 8 educational qualification in the specialist area (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), this qualification will be recognised up to September 2026. The clinical experience requirements for this cohort of nurses/midwives remain consistent with the DoH (2019) policy, i.e. a minimum of 1 years experience in practice and a minimum of 1 years experience in the specialist area and they could be supported to progress on a candidate CNS/CMS Pathway. All of the above must be achieved within 2 years for this pathway. The Candidate Clinical Nurse Specialist is required to progress to the Registered Clinical Nurse Specialist grade within 2 years of commencement of this pathway and formally apply for entry onto the Interim ONMSD CNS/CMS database (until the database is transferred to its permanent location). Demonstrate I.T. skills including excellent keyboard skills. Experience in teaching and assessing the Nursing and Health Care Assistant team. Experience in carrying out audits. Desired: Nurse Prescribing Registration - or agree to undertake within an agreed timeframe, the nurse prescribing of Medicinal Products Certificate. Have undertaken or agree to undertake, within an agreed timeframe, the Nurse Prescribing of Ionising Radiation Certificate. Working knowledge of healthcare patient record systems.
Role Title:Clinical Nurse Manager II: Robert Mayne Day Hospital Job Reference Number:002315 Closing Date:Sunday, 10th of May Purpose of the Role: The post holder will be responsible for the provision of the highest standard of nursing care to patients, manage all nursing and allied staff in the ward/unit, and be responsible for maintaining and developing professional standards. The role of the CNM II is to: Provide efficient and effective management of the ward/unit in such a way as to provide a safe environment for patients and staff, while making the best use of resources. Promote collaboration within the multidisciplinary team. Engage with key stakeholders to ensure hygiene standards are maintained for patients, staff, and visitors. Proactively manages quality and safety standards at local and directorate level. The Clinical Nurse Manager II must adhere to the Code of Professional Practice and Behaviours for Registered Nurses. Shows leadership potential to make an impact, influence, energise, and inspire others across the directorate and pan organisation. Embraces change and acts to implement evidence based best practice where appropriate. Is aware of and understands the need to adhere to Hospital and/or professional standards, policies, and procedures, relevant to their area of practice. Communicates effectively in English language, written, and spoken, as appropriate to job requirements. Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements in relation to Health and Safety as outlined in the Safety, Health and Welfare Act 2005 and the Hospital Safety Statement. Ensure own mandatory learning and training is kept up to date. * The above Role Profile 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 them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. This Role Profile will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances. Required: Registered General Nurse with The Nursing Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), or eligible to register. 5 years post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting or relevant clinical area within the last 7 years. Demonstrate management experience throughout the last 2 years. Experience in the delivery of care to the older person. Completed a relevant certified course related to Gerontological Nursing. Postgraduate or Msc qualification in Gerontological Nursing or a commitment to undertake same. Demonstrate I.T. skills including excellent keyboard skills. Experience in teaching and assessing the nursing and HCA team throughout the last 2 years. Good working knowledge of National guidance documents on working with older people in Ireland Desired: Working knowledge of healthcare patient record systems. Management and Leadership course. Experience in working in the ambulatory setting.
Role Title:Staff Nurse: Cancer Clinical Trials Unit Job Reference Number: 002306 Closing Date:Sunday 10th of May 2026 Purpose of the Role: The purpose of this role is to provide nursing care to patients who are enrolled onto cancer clinical trials. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team Key Duties and Responsibilities CLINICAL FOCUS This role will be team-based working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering high quality nursing care to patients who are participating in cancer clinical trials. The post holder will work alongside the Principal Investigator, Research nurses (CNM I and CNM II), Data Managers and other clinical trial staff members. To manage the treatments of patients participating in various cancer clinical trials and manage review the treatment clinics for cancer clinical trial patients. To provide education and support for patients who are participating in research trials so that they have an understanding of the treatment and the benefits/risks, allowing them to make an informed decision about their care. To assist patients in complying with the clinical trial protocol. To ensure patient confidentiality and dignity is assured and maintained at all times during a clinical trial. To ensure continuity of care by liaising with outside health care professionals, and those who are involved in clinical work. Simple laboratory processing of blood samples including packaging of samples in preparation for transport. To ensure that all work is undertaken in line with the research protocol, international research guidelines and is in compliance with the appropriate regulatory and ethics permissions. To ensure that accurate documentation and record keeping is maintained to facilitate accurate data transcription into the Case Report Forms by the data management staff. To attend team meetings to discuss clinical trial accrual and all trial related issues. To carry out other duties as appropriate to the post as may be assigned from time to time. EDUCATION & TRAINING To attend investigator meetings for new trials, as and when required. To educate relevant staff members as to the responsibilities of the role and function of the clinical trials nurse and disseminate information on specific trials, as required. To ensure that patients and staff have access to relevant education material. Ensure own mandatory learning and training is kept up to date. QUALITY ASSURANCE Ensure that accurate documentation and record keeping is maintained. The Registered Nurse must adhere to Code of Professional Practice and Behaviours. Is aware and understands the need to adhere to Hospital and/or professional standards, policies and procedures, relevant to there are of practice. Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements in relation to Health and Safety as outlined in the Safety, Health and Welfare Act 2005 and the Hospital Safety Statement. PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Willing to participate in training programmes within the clinical trials office. Interested in developing own skills, knowledge and understanding of the Haematology/Oncology service and the role of clinical trials within the service. Communicates effectively in English language, written and spoken, as appropriate to job requirements. *The above Role Profile 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 them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Required: Be registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). AND Minimum of 1 years experience (postgraduate or undergraduate) in Oncology or Haematology nursing in an acute hospital setting or relevant clinical area within the past 2 years. Demonstrate I.T. skills including excellent keyboard skills. SACT trained to deliver treatments. Venepuncture and cannulation experience. Chemotherapy management experience. Desired: Relevant postgraduate qualification Working knowledge of healthcare patient record systems. Basic life support. Teaching and assessing skills. An understanding of clinical trials.
Role Title: Clinical Nurse Manager III: Endoscopy Job Reference Number:002316 Closing Date:Monday,4th of May Purpose of the Role: The role of the Clinical Nurse Manager III is pivotal to contribute to and support patient flow, access, quality, and team enhancement within a Unit or Project. The post holder is assigned to manage theEndoscopyUnit at St. Jamess Hospital (SJH). The role of Clinical Nurse Manager III is pivotal to the co-ordination and management of the services and resources within the Department and across SJH. The CNM III shows a capacity to adopt a leadership stance, make an impact, and influences, energises, and inspires others in the organisation. The key roles and responsibilities include: Management ofEndoscopyUnit ensuring an effective, efficient and quality care service. Efficient management of human and fiscal resources. Planning service and nursing innovations and developments. Ensuring an effective learning and development environment for all members of staff. The post holder provides management leadership for the Advanced Nurse Practitioners, where appropriate. Analysis of demand and capacity to ensure the Endoscopy Unit is compliant with accreditation related targets. Responsibility for preparation and co-ordination of accreditation submissions and requirements within deadlines assigned by accreditation body JAB (Joint Advisory Board). Monitor efficiencies and productivity ensuring high quality, patient focused service within best practice guidelines. Support continuous quality improvement working with the directorate team to ensure safety and quality are central to the delivery of services within the Endoscopy Unit ensuring a fully patient focused and centred service. Address and review complaints and incidents in a timely manner and develop action plans as appropriate. Measure and monitor patient satisfaction within the Endoscopy Unit. Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the service and introduce related changes where appropriate and to constantly strive to improve services. Actively pursue the review, development and implementation of information systems appropriate to the Endoscopy service. Ensure the efficient and effective use of nursing resources, advise on skill mix and staff allocation according to patients needs and service budget. Provide specialist nursing advice and support for Clinical Nurse Managers, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Allied staff. Ensure the highest calibre staff are recruited to and retained within the Endoscopy Unit. Promote and affect a responsible and accountable culture amongst staff. Monitor absenteeism, staff turnover and staff satisfaction surveys with development of action plans where required. Manage staff objective setting (OSR) frameworks and review meeting to support staff development. Ensure that all mandatory training is undertaken to a satisfactory level and promote and facilitate staff training, development within the directorate. Project manage new initiatives as required. Prepare business plans as required to support unit requirements and developments. Recommend and promote cost control initiatives wherever necessary. Assist in the development of quality and risk management initiatives. Contribute to formulating or updating policies and procedures, which comply with agreed best practices. Ensure that the Endoscopy Unit adheres to established hospital and departmental policies and Procedures. Show leadership by achieving high morale, based on professional performance, high quality organisational and communication skills. Maintain awareness within the speciality of current developments in Endoscopy especially in relation to guidelines and compliance with best practice. Provide updates of service reports to Nurse Manager and Consultants as required relating to the Endoscopy, Colorectal screening, IBD, Haemochromatosis and Urea breath test Services. Provide specialist knowledge, expertise and care in liaison with the multidisciplinary team. Maintain good communication and liaise effectively with the Directorate Team, between all wards and departments, medical and nursing staff, clinical support service staff, finance managers and administrative staff within the hospital. Actively participate in the education and development of nurses and healthcare professionals in relation to Endoscopy. Deputise for the Day Services ADON as required. Act as a member of relevant committees or working groups as required. Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time. The Clinical Nurse Manager III must adhere to the Code of Professional Practice and Behaviours for Registered Nurses.Is aware of and understands the need to adhere to Hospital and/or professional standards, policies, and procedures, relevant to their area of practice. Communicates effectively in English language, both written and spoken, as appropriate to job requirements. Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements in relation to Health and Safety as outlined in the Safety, Health and Welfare Act 2005 and the Hospital Safety Statement. Ensure own mandatory learning and training is kept up to date. * The above Role Profile 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 them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. This Role Profile will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances. Required: Registered General Nurse with The Nursing Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), or eligible to register. 7 years post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting or relevant clinical area within the last 9 years. Demonstrate2 years management experience at CNM II level in the past 4 years for a CNM III post. Completed formal recognised post-registration education relevant to the role (e.g. Management) or a commitment to undertake within an agreed timeframe. Have a minimum of two years experience in the specialist area or in GI/Medical nursing. Demonstrate I.T. skills including excellent keyboard skills. Demonstrate experience in personal and professional development of staff. Demonstrate project/change management skills. Desired: Endoscopy Experience. Working knowledge of healthcare patient record systems and Endoscopy Reporting System (ERS). Knowledge of JAG, NQAIS.
About us: St Jamess Hospital is Irelands largest acute academic teaching hospital and is based in Dublins south inner city. Our fundamental purpose is the delivery of health treatment, care and diagnosis as well as health promotion and preventative services at local, regional and national levels. Our academic partner is Trinity College Dublin. Purpose of the role: The primary purpose of Pharmacy Aseptic Compounding Unit (ACU) in St. James Hospital (SJH) is the manufacture and supply of individualised doses of medicinal products for administration to hospital patients. Current compounding processes incorporate both isolator and robotic technology, with in excess of 32,000 products processed per annum. Production is expected to grow annually at rate of 3 to 5%. A designated state of the art Cancer Institute is currently in design stages and will have a significant impact on how Pharmacy services are delivered in the coming years. As the Chief II Pharmacist Aseptic Services Manager, the post holder will be responsible & accountable for the management, and delivery of effective pharmacy Aseptic Compounding Services to the hospital Please review the associated Role Profile for a detailed description of the role, as well as a full list of all eligibility criteria, qualifications and / or experience required. Also, please view our Online Application information guide, to help guide you through the application form if needed. For informal enquiries:Please contact Ms Gail Melanophy, Director of Pharmacy orMs Shirley Guerin, Deputy Director of Pharmacy, for full contact details please refer to role profile. A panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled. St. James's Hospital is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please note: All application forms / CV's (where applicable) must be completed and submitted in English
About us: St Jamess Hospital is Irelands largest acute academic teaching hospital and is based in Dublins south inner city. Our fundamental purpose is the delivery of health treatment, care and diagnosis as well as health promotion and preventative services at local, regional and national levels. Our academic partner is Trinity College Dublin. Purpose of the role:The role of the Senior Speech and Language Therapist: Head and Neck Oncology is to be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive assessment, treatment and management service for patients presenting with communication and swallowing disorders as a result of head and neck cancer. The successful candidate will work as part of an experienced team of Speech and Language Therapists and a wider multidisciplinary team in the area of head and neck cancer surgery and treatment. Please review the associated Role Profile for a detailed description of the role, as well as a full list of all eligibility criteria, qualifications and / or experience required. Also, please view our Online Application information guide, to help guide you through the application form if needed. For informal enquiries:Please contact Deirdre Gilchriest, Manager in Charge III, for full details please refer to the role profile A panel will be formed from which future vacancies (permanent and temporary, part-time and fulltime) will be filled. St. James's Hospital is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
