€56,642 – €66,705MidFull Time
Post Title: Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM 1) – Audit and Development Post Status: Permanent Department: Neurosurgery Department, Beaumont HospitalLocation: Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9 Reports to: Professor Ciaran Bolger, Consultant Neurosurgeon and Professor Donncha O’Brien, Clinical Director Neurosurgery and Chair of Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery Consultants for Neurosurgery related metrics, audit and researchDirectorate Nurse Manager (DNM) and Clinical Nurse Manager 3 (CNM 3) or Clinical Nurse Manager 2 for nursing initiatives/strategySalary: Appointment will be made on CNM 1 Pay scale at a point in line with Government pay policy € 56, 642 – € 66, 705Hours of work: 37.5 hours/week (1 whole time equivalent) Closing Date: 29/05/2026 @ 12:00 noon
Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.
Role Summary:
The Neurosurgery Department at Beaumont Hospital fosters world renowned excellence in patient care and research and delivers high standard of healthcare delivery through delivery of care based on the latest evidence and multidisciplinary collaboration. We embrace a culture of patient centered care, whilst cultivating an environment of value and respect for the talented and committed workforce that make up our department. This post involves working with both the Neurosurgery Consultants and Neurosurgery Nursing Leadership on audit and research posts. It presents a unique opportunity to embark on many research projects in both areas (neurosurgery and nursing). It will involves data collection for spine, oncology, epilepsy and oncology projects for the Neurosurgery Consultants but it will also involves cutting edge neurosurgery research working side by side with the clinical (consultant) and non clinical neurosurgery staff. It will involve maintaining databases, liaising with MD and PhD students, working with labs in RCSI and Trinity College and researchers outside the hospital. It will involve writing up papers and reports for the Consultants and presenting data in Ireland and abroad. Nursing metrics will also be studied and maintained and the successful candidate will report to the nursing leadership regarding these.
The Clinical Nurse Manager 1 will:
Professional / Clinical• Work with Neurosurgery Consultants on Research and Audit Projects, maintain neurosurgery databases, collate neurosurgery data, write neurosurgery reports and present papers at meetings• Work with Neurosurgery University Researchers• Be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation, and review of care for service users according to service standards• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to service users according to the Code of Professional Conduct as laid down by the Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing Midwifery Board Ireland) and Professional Clinical Guidelines• Practice nursing according to:o Professional Clinical Guidelineso National and Area Health Service Executive (HSE) guidelineso Local policies, protocols and guidelineso Current legislation
• Encourage evidence-based practice, using a care planning approach to nursing care.• Participate in teams as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members.• Collaborate with service users, family, carers and other staff in treatment / care planning and in the provision of support and advice.• Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post• Write regular reports for Neurosurgery Consultants• Work with Neurosurgery Researchers both national and international• Communicate verbally and / or in writing results of assessments, treatment / care programmes and recommendations to the team and relevant others in accordance with service policy. • Plan discharge or transition of the service user between services as appropriate.• Assist in providing staff leadership and motivation, which is conducive to good staff relations and work performance• Ensure that service users and others are treated with dignity and respect• Maintain nursing records in accordance with local service and professional standards.• Contribute to the development and maintenance of nursing standards, protocols and guidelines consistent with the highest standards of patient care• Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation• In consultation with CNM2 and other disciplines, implement and assess quality management programmes• Participate in clinical audit as required• Devise and implement Health Promotion Programmes for service users as relevant to the post• Lead and implement change, with particular reference to recommendations of the Commission on Nursing and the Health Service reform programme• Operate within the Scope of Practice - seek advice and assistance from his / her manager with any cases or issues that prove to be beyond the scope of his / her professional competence in line with principles of best practice and clinical governance
Health and Safety
• Play a central role in maintaining a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors e.g. by contributing to risk assessment• Assist in observing and ensuring implementation and adherence to established policies and procedures e.g. health and safety, infection control, storage and use of controlled drugs etc• Observe, report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to service user care or wellbeing / may be inhibiting the efficient provision of care• Ensure completion of incident / near miss forms• Adhere to department policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied for the fulfilment of duty.• Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. • Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service
Education and Training
• Engage in continuing professional development by keeping up to date with nursing literature, recent nursing research and new developments in nursing management, education and practice and to attend staff study days as considered appropriate• Read Neurosurgery Papers• Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership• Provide supervision and assist in the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes of staff and assigned students• Be familiar with the curriculum training programme for student nurses and be aware of the clinical experience required to meet the needs of the programme• Participate in the assessment of student nurse proficiency in clinical nursing skills as part of his/her role as preceptor• Engage in performance review processes including personal development planning as appropriate
Personnel / Administrative
• Exercise authority in the running of the assigned area(s) as deputised by the CNM2.• Work with Neurosurgery Consultants and Neurosurgery Staff• Provide the necessary co-ordination and deployment of nursing and support staff in designated area(s) of responsibility, ensuring that skill mix takes account of fluctuating workloads and ensuring maximisation of available resources• Assess and monitor trends through collection and analysis of activity and data and keeping CNM2 and Senior Nursing Management informed of changing work patterns, which may require increased resource allocation• Collaborate with the CNM2 in preparing, implementing and evaluating budget and service plans for the clinical area• Co-operate in managing all resources - including nursing and non-nursing staff within an agreed budget• Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace• Assist in maintaining the necessary clinical and administrative records and reporting arrangements / contribute to quality assurance by assisting in data collection• Ensure that patient care equipment is maintained to an appropriate standard• Ensure compliance with legal requirements, policies and procedures affecting service users, staff and other hospital matters• Participate actively in the Nursing Management structure by ‘acting up’ when required• Engage in IT developments as they apply to service user and service administration
Professional Knowledge & Experience For example:• Demonstrate practitioner competence and professionalism• Demonstrate an awareness of current and emerging nursing strategies and policy in relation to the clinical / designated area• Demonstrate the ability to relate nursing research to nursing practice• Demonstrate an awareness of HR policies and procedures including disciplinary procedures• Demonstrate an awareness of relevant legislation and policy e.g., health and safety, infection control etc• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development• Demonstrate a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role
Organisation and Management SkillsFor example:• Demonstrate the ability to plan and organise effectively• Demonstrate the ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks• Demonstrate an awareness of resource management and the importance of value for money• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in their approach to work
Building and Maintaining Relationships (including Team Skills and Leadership Potential)For example:• Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team• Adopts a collaborative approach to patient care by co-ordination of care / interventions and interdisciplinary team working• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build and maintain relationships. Fosters good professional work relationships between colleagues• Demonstrates the ability to lead on clinical practice
Commitment to providing a Quality ServiceFor example:• Demonstrates a strong commitment to the delivery of quality service
• Display awareness and appreciation of the service user and the ability to empathise with and treat others with dignity and respect• Demonstrates integrity and ethical stance• Demonstrate motivation, initiative and an innovative approach to job and service developments, is flexible and open to change
Analysis, Problem Solving and Decision-Making SkillsFor example:• Demonstrates evidence-based decision-making, using sound analytical and problem-solving ability• Shows sound professional judgement in decision-making• Takes an overview of complex problems before generating solutions; anticipates implications / consequences of different solutions• Uses a range of information sources and knows how to access relevant information to address issues.• Demonstrate resilience and composure in dealing with situations.
Communication SkillsFor example:• Demonstrate strong communication skills - presents written information in a concise, accurate and structured manner• Demonstrates the ability to influence others effectively• Anticipates and recognises the emotional reactions of others when delivering sensitive messages.• Ensure safe management and oversight of data and clinical information to deliver on data protection principles, legislation, and guidelines• Produce and compile reports for the Directorate, Beaumont Hospital, and internal/external stakeholders (e.g. Business Intelligence Unit for the HSE, HIQA)• Will develop skills and proficiency in the acquisition, maintenance, and use of various types of patient data (in keeping with national legislation) in addition for different types of software/data processing systems (e.g. database) to manage the same
The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
Selection Criteria: Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.
Eligibility Criteria:
1. Professional Qualifications and Experience
Each candidate must, at the latest date for receipt of completed applications for the post:
(a) Be registered or be eligible to be registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) An Bord Altranais Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann
AND
(b) Have a minimum 3 years post registration experience in an acute hospital environment of which 1 must be in the speciality or related area
AND
(c) Have the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability and clinical, managerial, and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role
AND
(d) Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development at the appropriate level
2. Annual Registration
1 Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the relevant division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland ( An Bord Altranais Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann)
AND
2 Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC)
3. Age
The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. In accordance with HR Circular 029/2018 all other appointees’ who have not already reached their retirement age before 26th December 2018 will have the choice to work beyond the age of 65 to age 70 if they so choose.* Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70.
4. Health
Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service
5. Character
Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character
Desirable Skills:
• Management, Leadership, or Teaching Qualification • Previous clinical nurse manager experience • Completion of a recognised level 9 post graduate diploma in the Neurosciences Speciality
Further Information for Candidates:
The Hospital: www.beaumont.ie Management Unit: www.beaumont.ie/hr
Informal Enquiries Only to:
Name: Prof Donncha O’Brien and Cam SalcedoTitle: Clinical Director and Directorate Nurse Manager Email address: donnchaobrein@beaumont.ie and camilosalcedo@beaumont.ie Telephone: 0857707478 and 0873859439 or internal extension 8337
If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/ Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee’s re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012.
Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/ Office/ Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position.
