An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Midwife Manager 2 within University Maternity Hospital Limerick. This role is central to the delivery of safe, high-quality maternity care, providing clinical leadership, operational management, and professional development for midwifery teams. The post holder will play a key role in service improvement and patient-centred care across the maternity service.
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Key Responsibilities
• Provide strong clinical and professional leadership to midwifery staff
• Manage day-to-day operations within the assigned maternity area
• Ensure the delivery of safe, evidence-based, woman-centred care
• Support staff development, supervision, and performance management
• Contribute to service planning, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain compliance with HSE policies, standards, and clinical governance
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration as a Midwife on the Register of Nurses and Midwives (NMBI)
• Relevant post-registration qualification or willingness to undertake same
• Significant post-registration midwifery experience
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience at appropriate level
• Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills
• Evidence of continuous professional development
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary Scale (1 Aug 2025): €61,463 – €77,666 per annum (LSI included) for Clinical Midwife Manager 2, in line with HSE consolidated pay scales
• Permanent whole-time position
• Public service pension scheme
• Generous annual leave and public sector benefits
• Access to ongoing education and professional development
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at University Maternity Hospital Limerick, a major maternity service within the HSE Mid West region, providing comprehensive maternity and neonatal care. The hospital is committed to excellence in clinical practice, education, and research, supporting women, babies, and families across the region.
Application Details
• Application Portal: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/92252/
• Job Reference: HSEMW02926
• Informal Enquiries:
Ms. Sandra Cullinane, Assistant Director of Nursing & Midwifery
Tel: 061 483138
Email: [email protected]
Last Day to Apply: 13 February 2026 at 16:00
