The Candidate Clinical Nurse Specialist Cork post in Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic Pain offers an excellent opportunity to advance your specialist nursing career at Cork University Maternity Hospital. This specified purpose wholetime position is based within HSE South West and is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care for women experiencing endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain, supporting improved clinical outcomes and service development.
Job Overview
This role supports the provision of specialist nursing services in endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain at Cork University Maternity Hospital. The Candidate Clinical Nurse Specialist will work under the guidance of senior nursing and medical colleagues while progressing towards full Clinical Nurse Specialist competencies in line with HSE frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist nursing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients with endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain.
- Act as a clinical resource and support for nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Participate in the development of evidence-based care pathways and clinical guidelines.
- Support patient education initiatives and self-management strategies.
- Maintain accurate clinical records in line with HSE and hospital policies.
- Contribute to audit, quality improvement and service evaluation activities.
- Engage in continuous professional development and specialist training.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered General Nurse with active registration on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Relevant post-registration clinical experience, ideally in women’s health or gynaecology.
- Demonstrated interest in endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain management.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary in line with HSE Clinical Nurse Specialist Candidate (General) Grade 2697 pay scale.
- Specified Purpose Wholetime contract.
- Access to HSE pension scheme and public sector benefits.
- Generous annual leave entitlement in accordance with HSE policies.
- Opportunities for specialist training and career progression.
Location & Employer Information
This Candidate Clinical Nurse Specialist Cork position is based at Cork University Maternity Hospital, Wilton, Cork, within the HSE South West region (Kerry and Cork). The hospital provides specialist maternity and gynaecological services and plays a key role in women’s healthcare across the region.
As part of the Health Service Executive (HSE), you will be working within Ireland’s public health service, committed to delivering safe, high-quality and patient-centred care.
Application Details
To apply, please submit your application online via the official HSE recruitment portal:
https://www.rezoomo.com/job/94245
Please ensure you download, save and read the Job Specification and Applicant Information Document associated with reference CUMHM94245 before completing your application form.
Informal Enquiries:
- Ms Katie Bourke, Director of Midwifery – Tel: 021 4920500 – Email: Katie.bourke@hse.ie
- Lorraine O’Connor, Assistant Director of Nursing – Tel: 021 4920756 – Email: lorraine.oconnor4@hse.ie
Proposed interview date: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least two weeks’ notice of interview (this timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances).
Last Day to Apply: 30 March 2026, 12:00 PM
