An exceptional leadership opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Manager 2 / Clinical Midwife Manager 2 – Bereavement & Loss at Cork University Maternity Hospital. This permanent, whole-time post plays a pivotal role in delivering compassionate, high-quality bereavement and loss services within a leading Irish maternity hospital.
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This role is open to HSE and non-HSE applicants and offers the chance to lead specialist services that directly support women, families, and multidisciplinary teams during sensitive and complex care journeys.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide clinical and professional leadership in bereavement and loss services
• Manage, develop, and support nursing and midwifery staff within the service
• Ensure high standards of compassionate, evidence-based care
• Lead service planning, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient and family experience
• Support education, training, and professional development of staff
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, governance, and regulatory standards
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Current registration with NMBI as a Nurse and/or Midwife
• Minimum required post-registration experience relevant to the grade
• Proven leadership and people-management experience
• Demonstrated expertise or strong interest in bereavement and loss care
• Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Grade: Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (Code 2119) / Clinical Midwife Manager 2
• Salary Scale (Aug 2025): €61,463 – €77,666 per annum (LSI applicable)
• Contract: Permanent, Whole-time
• Access to public service pension scheme
• Generous annual leave and paid professional development
• Structured career progression within the HSE
Location & Employer Information
• Location: Cork University Maternity Hospital, Cork
• Health Region: HSE South West
• Employer: Health Service Executive (HSE)
• A tertiary referral maternity hospital providing specialist obstetric, gynaecology, and neonatal services for the South/South-West region
Employer information and governance are aligned with official HSE records
Application Details
• Closing Date: 7 January 2026 at 12:00 PM
• Interview Date: As soon as possible after closing date
• Application Method:
– Complete the official HSE application form
– Submit only via the Rezoomo recruitment platform
Informal Enquiries:
• Katie Bourke, Director of Midwifery – [email protected] | Tel: 021 4920705
• Kate Lyons, Assistant Director of Midwifery – [email protected] | Tel: 021 4020756
Official Job Advertisement Source: HSE
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- Employer verified: Health Service Executive (HSE)
- Hospital identified and correctly used in headings and SEO
- Salary aligned with August 2025 HSE pay scales
- Contract type, closing date, and reference number verified
- Application link confirmed as official employer recruitment page
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