Posted 27 August, 2026
EOI: Clinical Nurse Manager 2 - IMPACT EU project
Childrens Health Ireland
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 759551507
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
*CHI INTERNAL EMPLOYEES ONLY CAN APPLY
Purpose of the Role
Name of the Project: IMPACT-EU: IMprove Psychosocial cAre and soCial supporT for children/adolescents with cancer
The IMPACT-EU grant is one of the first research project that will sit under the new Paediatric Academic Health Science Centre & Network (PAHSCN).
It a co-funded EU grant with EU
Project Lead: SIOP Europe (Belgium)
Scientific Lead: Princess Maxima Centrum (The Netherlands)
IMPACT-EU seeks to create Europe-wide standards for psychosocial care in paediatric oncology, ensuring support from diagnosis through transition to adult care. The project will develop evidence-based guidelines via international consensus, informed by a systematic review, mapping of current services, and surveys of oncology centres. It will also explore the role of patient and parent organisations. To address training gaps, IMPACT-EU will deliver education programmes, including a master course, e-learning, and peer support training, to strengthen holistic, patient-centred care across Europe
Children's Health Ireland (CHI) is the country's largest paediatric hospital and a leading centre for clinical trials and research involving children and young people. As part of preparations for the new Children's Hospital, CHI has integrated and streamlined its clinical research infrastructure across all sites under a unified governance structure.
This includes the establishment of a central Clinical Research Centre (CRC), working in close collaboration with the Cancer Clinical Trials Unit (CCTU) at CHI Crumlin, which specialises in paediatric oncology trials. Together, these units provide dedicated support from specialised research staff to facilitate high-quality clinical studies.
Within this framework, the Research Nurse - from here referred to as CNM2 will play a key role in the IMPACT group, contributing to the implementation of the Little Nirvana Project, part of a multicentre EU study, supporting the delivery and coordination of research activities across CHI. Will also support the team and advice on the other two therapeutic tools used in the multi-centre study.
Little NIRVANA is an evidence-based digital intervention designed to support children with cancer during medical procedures. It helps reduce anxiety, pain, and distress by using tools such as psychoeducation, guided imagery, relaxation, and distraction techniques before, during, and after procedures.
As part of the EU-IMPACT initiative, the project is being implemented across multiple European paediatric oncology centres to improve psychosocial care. It also evaluates usability, patient and caregiver satisfaction, and its impact on children's pain, well-being, and overall clinical experience.
IMPACT EU has several working packages and a multicentre study includes 5 EU countries, Ireland, Spain, Belgium, Romania and Slovachia
Eligibility criteria, qualifications and experience
• Registered in the Children's division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) or entitled to be so registered;
Or: registered nurse in the active register held by Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) or entitled to be so registered and have relevant acute children's nursing experience;
• Have at least 5 years post registration experience (or an aggregate of 5 years fulltime post registration experience of which 2 years must be in the specialty of paediatric Haematology Oncology;
• Interest and experience of attending Psycho-social Meetings and psycho-social MDT/care;
• Have the clinical, managerial, and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role;
• Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development at the appropriate level;
• Thorough knowledge of relevant guidance and legislation including data protection.
• Has knowledge and passion to promote comfort care and psycho-social care.
• Have appropriate digital skills to fulfil the role, this includes experience in the use of Microsoft office 365 with particular emphasis on Excel.
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 Sunday, the 30st of August 2026 by 11:45pm. To note, Face-to-face interview for the role will be scheduled on the week commencing 7th of September 2026. 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.
For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact please contact Ms Teresa Slevin, CNM3 at [email protected], or Dr Chiara Besani, PI of IMPACT EU at [email protected]
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.
• 5th October 2026
• 2nd November 2026
• 7th December 2026
• 4th January 2027
• 8th February 2027
• 8th March 2027
• 5th April 2027
• 10th May 2027
• 14th June 2027
• 5th July 2027
• 9th August 2027
• 6th September 2027
*CHI INTERNAL EMPLOYEES ONLY CAN APPLY
Purpose of the Role
Name of the Project: IMPACT-EU: IMprove Psychosocial cAre and soCial supporT for children/adolescents with cancer
The IMPACT-EU grant is one of the first research project that will sit under the new Paediatric Academic Health Science Centre & Network (PAHSCN).
It a co-funded EU grant with EU
Project Lead: SIOP Europe (Belgium)
Scientific Lead: Princess Maxima Centrum (The Netherlands)
IMPACT-EU seeks to create Europe-wide standards for psychosocial care in paediatric oncology, ensuring support from diagnosis through transition to adult care. The project will develop evidence-based guidelines via international consensus, informed by a systematic review, mapping of current services, and surveys of oncology centres. It will also explore the role of patient and parent organisations. To address training gaps, IMPACT-EU will deliver education programmes, including a master course, e-learning, and peer support training, to strengthen holistic, patient-centred care across Europe
Children's Health Ireland (CHI) is the country's largest paediatric hospital and a leading centre for clinical trials and research involving children and young people. As part of preparations for the new Children's Hospital, CHI has integrated and streamlined its clinical research infrastructure across all sites under a unified governance structure.
This includes the establishment of a central Clinical Research Centre (CRC), working in close collaboration with the Cancer Clinical Trials Unit (CCTU) at CHI Crumlin, which specialises in paediatric oncology trials. Together, these units provide dedicated support from specialised research staff to facilitate high-quality clinical studies.
Within this framework, the Research Nurse - from here referred to as CNM2 will play a key role in the IMPACT group, contributing to the implementation of the Little Nirvana Project, part of a multicentre EU study, supporting the delivery and coordination of research activities across CHI. Will also support the team and advice on the other two therapeutic tools used in the multi-centre study.
Little NIRVANA is an evidence-based digital intervention designed to support children with cancer during medical procedures. It helps reduce anxiety, pain, and distress by using tools such as psychoeducation, guided imagery, relaxation, and distraction techniques before, during, and after procedures.
As part of the EU-IMPACT initiative, the project is being implemented across multiple European paediatric oncology centres to improve psychosocial care. It also evaluates usability, patient and caregiver satisfaction, and its impact on children's pain, well-being, and overall clinical experience.
IMPACT EU has several working packages and a multicentre study includes 5 EU countries, Ireland, Spain, Belgium, Romania and Slovachia
Eligibility criteria, qualifications and experience
• Registered in the Children's division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) or entitled to be so registered;
Or: registered nurse in the active register held by Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) or entitled to be so registered and have relevant acute children's nursing experience;
• Have at least 5 years post registration experience (or an aggregate of 5 years fulltime post registration experience of which 2 years must be in the specialty of paediatric Haematology Oncology;
• Interest and experience of attending Psycho-social Meetings and psycho-social MDT/care;
• Have the clinical, managerial, and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role;
• Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development at the appropriate level;
• Thorough knowledge of relevant guidance and legislation including data protection.
• Has knowledge and passion to promote comfort care and psycho-social care.
• Have appropriate digital skills to fulfil the role, this includes experience in the use of Microsoft office 365 with particular emphasis on Excel.
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 Sunday, the 30st of August 2026 by 11:45pm. To note, Face-to-face interview for the role will be scheduled on the week commencing 7th of September 2026. 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.
For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact please contact Ms Teresa Slevin, CNM3 at [email protected], or Dr Chiara Besani, PI of IMPACT EU at [email protected]
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.
• 5th October 2026
• 2nd November 2026
• 7th December 2026
• 4th January 2027
• 8th February 2027
• 8th March 2027
• 5th April 2027
• 10th May 2027
• 14th June 2027
• 5th July 2027
• 9th August 2027
• 6th September 2027
