Reference: G11585
Date Posted: 19 December 2025
Closing Date: 16 January 2026 (10:00)
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Job Overview
An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) within the Scheduled Care Outpatient Department at Galway University Hospitals. This permanent, whole-time role is ideal for an experienced nurse leader seeking to influence high-quality outpatient services within a busy acute hospital environment.
This post is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and offers the opportunity to work within a progressive multidisciplinary team delivering patient-centred care.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage nursing services within the Scheduled Care Outpatient Department
• Ensure high standards of clinical governance, quality, and patient safety
• Support, supervise, and develop nursing staff through effective leadership
• Manage rostering, resources, and service delivery in line with operational needs
• Promote evidence-based practice and continuous service improvement
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to enhance patient pathways
• Contribute to audit, risk management, and policy implementation
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration as a Nurse on the NMBI Register (relevant division)
• Demonstrated depth and breadth of post-registration experience in Medical Nursing
• Proven leadership and management experience at CNM1 level or equivalent
• Strong communication, organisational, and decision-making skills
• Experience in outpatient or scheduled care settings is desirable
• Commitment to professional development and quality improvement
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Grade: Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (Code 2119)
• Salary Scale (Aug 2025): €61,463 – €77,666 per annum (LSI applicable)
• Permanent Wholetime contract
• Public service pension scheme
• Generous annual leave and sick leave entitlements
• Access to continuing professional development and leadership training
Location & Employer Information
Based in Galway, Galway University Hospitals is a major acute teaching hospital and a key part of the Saolta University Health Care Group. The hospital provides a wide range of specialist services and is renowned for clinical excellence, education, and research within the Health Service Executive (HSE).
Application Details
• Recruiter: HSE West and North West
• Interview Process: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date (minimum one week’s notice, unless exceptional circumstances apply)
Informal Enquiries:
• Sharon Fahy, Assistant Director of Nursing – [email protected]
• Recruitment Team GUH – [email protected]
