Letterkenny University Hospital is seeking an experienced Clinical Midwife Manager 2 Letterkenny to join its Maternity Services team on a permanent whole-time basis. This senior midwifery leadership role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-quality, woman-centred maternity care within a dynamic acute hospital setting.
The successful candidate will support the Director of Midwifery in leading clinical standards, workforce management, and service development across maternity services.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide professional and clinical leadership within maternity services.
- Ensure high standards of midwifery practice in line with national guidelines and HSE policies.
- Support workforce planning, rostering, and performance management.
- Promote quality improvement initiatives and patient safety standards.
- Participate in audit, governance, and service development projects.
- Mentor and support midwifery staff in professional development.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance maternity care delivery.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Minimum years’ post-registration experience in midwifery practice.
- Previous leadership or management experience in a maternity setting.
- Strong clinical governance and quality improvement knowledge.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
- Eligibility to work in Ireland.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary is aligned with the HSE Clinical Midwife Manager 2 (Grade Code 2132) pay scale effective 1 August 2025, ranging from €61,463 to €77,666 (LSI) depending on experience
- Permanent Wholetime contract
- Public sector pension scheme
- Annual leave entitlements in line with HSE policy
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- Access to HSE wellbeing and support programmes
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Letterkenny University Hospital, County Donegal, within HSE West and North West. The hospital provides acute and maternity services to the region and operates within national maternity care frameworks.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s publicly funded healthcare provider, delivering essential health and social care services nationwide.
Application Details
Reference: L8856
Category: Nursing and Midwifery
Grade: Clinical Midwife Manager 2 (2132)
Advertisement Type: External
Informal Enquiries:
Ms Marion Doogan, Director of Midwifery
Tel: 0871918884
Email: [email protected]
Last Date to Apply : 13/03/2026 @ 4 PM
Proposed Interview Date: Interviews will be arranged as soon as possible after the closing date.
