Cork University Hospital is seeking an experienced and compassionate Clinical Nurse Specialist (Breast) to join its specialist nursing team in Wilton, Cork. This permanent whole-time opportunity offers nursing professionals the chance to play a vital role in supporting patients through breast care services while contributing to high-quality multidisciplinary healthcare delivery within one of Ireland’s leading acute hospitals.
This Clinical Nurse Specialist job in Cork is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and offers the opportunity to work within the HSE South West region in a patient-focused environment committed to excellence, clinical leadership, and continuous improvement in cancer and breast care services.
Job Overview
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (Breast) will provide specialist nursing expertise, clinical guidance, patient advocacy, and coordinated care for individuals accessing breast care services at Cork University Hospital. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure evidence-based patient care and enhanced patient outcomes across the service.
This role is ideally suited to an experienced registered nurse with specialist knowledge in breast care nursing, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centred care within a busy acute healthcare setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist clinical nursing care and support for breast care patients.
- Act as an advocate and key point of contact for patients and families throughout treatment pathways.
- Coordinate care planning and collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Support evidence-based practice and clinical governance initiatives.
- Deliver patient education, health promotion, and emotional support services.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and nursing records.
- Participate in service development, audit activities, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to staff education, mentorship, and professional development within the nursing team.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Registration as a General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Relevant experience in breast care nursing or oncology nursing.
- Demonstrated clinical expertise within an acute healthcare environment.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Commitment to patient-centred care and continuous professional development.
- Applicants should carefully review the official Job Specification before applying.
Salary, Benefits and Working Hours
Salary will be aligned with the HSE Clinical Nurse Specialist (General) Grade 2632 pay scale and public sector terms and conditions. This is a permanent whole-time position offering access to HSE employment benefits, including annual leave entitlements, pension scheme participation, professional development opportunities, and structured career progression pathways.
Working arrangements will follow HSE operational requirements and service needs within Cork University Hospital.
Location and Employer Information
This Clinical Nurse Specialist role is based at Cork University Hospital in Wilton, Cork, one of Ireland’s largest teaching hospitals and a major centre for acute and specialist healthcare services. The hospital plays a key role within HSE South West and provides advanced patient care, specialist treatments, and multidisciplinary healthcare services to communities across the region.
Candidates joining Cork University Hospital will become part of a highly skilled healthcare environment focused on clinical excellence, innovation, patient safety, and collaborative care delivery.
Application Details
Applicants must complete and submit the official application form through the Rezoomo recruitment platform.
Please ensure you download, save, and read the Job Specification and Application Form before submitting your application. Candidates are strongly encouraged to review the Job Specification associated with post CUHN98179 carefully prior to applying.
Apply online: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/98179
Informal enquiries:
Jane Shanahan – Assistant Director of Nursing
Email: jane.shanahan@hse.ie
Phone: 0873841436
Proposed interview dates: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date. Candidates will normally receive at least two weeks’ notice, although timelines may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.
