EOI: Clinical Nurse Manager 1 - Spina Bifida Urology

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

*CHI INTERNAL EMPLOYEES ONLY CAN APPLY

Purpose of the Role

Deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role 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

Caseload e.g. Children - under 16 years of age with Spina bifida with neurogenic bladder and bowel. The purpose of the Urology SB CNM 1 Nurse post is to provide a quality service of care through the following:

• Responsibility for a clinical caseload in SB urology/continence throughout theHospital for patients with Spina Bifida with neurogenic bladder and bowel.
• Provision of a service which optimises quality and continuity of care for patients with urology bladder and bowel continence problems, including performing Urodymanics and bladder function Assessment
• Acting as a resource and provision of education for colleagues, allied professionals and an advocate for the patient and ensure competence in SB urology bladder and bowel continence problems.
• The SB Urology CNM will run a nurse-led clinic which will decrease the need for children with these problems to be admitted for inpatient assessment instead performing these assessments on an outpatient basis.
• The SB Urology CNM will provide a programme of education and training for multidisciplinary staff which benefits children and their parents.
• The Clinical Nurse Manager in SB Urology will work closely with the Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Urology service, and there will be cross cover between he Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist for annual leave, study days and absences.

In the absence of the CNM 3 the Urology CNM/CNS will oversee the service and report to the ADON CDC.

Eligibility criteria, qualifications and experience

• Be a registered nurse on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be eligible to be so registered;
• Be registered in the division(s) of the Childrens Nursing with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland;
• 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;
• Have a minimum of 1 years' experience or an aggregate of 1 years' full time experience in specialist area of SB Urology and Bowel Management;
• 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.
• Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibility within his/her scope of practice.

How to Apply & Informal Enquiries

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV's will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CV's and cover letter is Thursday, 16th of July 2026 by 11:45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking 'Apply for Job'. Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

To note: Interviews for the role is scheduled on the week commencing Monday, 20th of July 2026.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Ms Emer Aldridge, CNM3 [email protected] or Ms Deirdre Hughes, ADON [email protected] , Mobile: 087 3931344.

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist, [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

So that the Onboarding team can confirm your start date, you will need to ensure that your mandatory training is completed at least 7 days prior to your commencement date.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below, you'll find the list of commencement dates for 2026 for your information.
• 10thAugust
• 7thSeptember
• 5thOctober
• 2ndNovember
• 7thDecember