Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH) is recruiting a Candidate Advanced Midwife Practitioner (cAMP) to lead the development of a new Birth Reflections and Social Inclusion service, offering an exceptional opportunity for an experienced midwife to shape advanced practice in one of Ireland’s busiest maternity hospitals.
Reference: CUMHM98062
About the Role
This Specified Purpose Wholetime post is designed to prepare the successful candidate for registration as an Advanced Midwife Practitioner (AMP) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Working within the Birth Reflections and Social Inclusion service at CUMH, the postholder will combine advanced clinical practice, education, research, and leadership to deliver woman-centred care to those with complex psychosocial needs and to women seeking to debrief and process their birth experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver an advanced midwifery service for Birth Reflections and Social Inclusion at CUMH.
- Provide expert clinical care to women with complex social, psychological, and obstetric needs, including those affected by addiction, homelessness, mental health concerns, or previous traumatic birth experiences.
- Lead structured Birth Reflections consultations, supporting women to process and understand their birth journeys.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across maternity, mental health, social work, and community services.
- Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.
- Provide education, mentorship, and clinical leadership to midwifery colleagues and student midwives.
- Complete the academic and clinical requirements for registration as an Advanced Midwife Practitioner with NMBI.
Requirements
- Current registration in the Midwives Division of the Register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- A minimum of seven years post-registration experience, with at least five years’ recent experience in the relevant specialist area.
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to advanced practice.
- Eligibility to enrol on, or evidence of completion of, an accredited Master’s-level programme leading to registration as an Advanced Midwife Practitioner.
- Demonstrated clinical leadership, communication, and decision-making capability.
- Commitment to woman-centred, trauma-informed, and inclusive care.
- Applicants are strongly advised to download and read the Job Specification and Applicant Information Document before applying.
Salary
€71,432 – €80,671 per annum (HSE Advanced Midwife Practitioner, Candidate scale, 6-point scale), based on the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales effective 1 February 2026.
Location
Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH) is one of Ireland’s leading tertiary maternity centres, delivering specialist obstetric, neonatal, and gynaecological services to women and families across the HSE South West region. As part of the Cork University Hospital Group, CUMH provides a dynamic clinical environment with access to a full range of multidisciplinary services, academic partnerships with University College Cork, and significant opportunities for research, education, and advanced practice development. The hospital is centrally located in Wilton, Cork, with strong transport links and a thriving city offering an excellent quality of life.
Contract Type
Specified Purpose Wholetime contract.
Application Details
This vacancy is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants. Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date, with candidates normally given at least two weeks’ notice. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.
Please ensure you download, save, and read the Job Specification and Applicant Information Document for post CUMHM98062 before completing your application form.
Informal Enquiries
Ms Katie Bourke, Director of Midwifery — Telephone: 021 4920500 — Email: Katie.bourke@hse.ie
Ms Claire O’Halloran, Assistant Director of Midwifery, CUMH — Telephone: 021 4920704 — Email: claire.ohalloran@hse.ie
Campaign Information
- Category: Nursing and Midwifery.
- Grade: Advanced Midwife Practitioner – Candidate (Grade Code 2536).
- Health Region: HSE South West.
- Recruiter: HSE South West – Kerry and Cork.
- Advertisement Source: HSE.
- Advertisement Type: Open to all.
