Join Ireland’s largest healthcare employer as Assistant Director of Nursing & Midwifery specializing in Sepsis care. Lead sepsis prevention and management initiatives across 11 acute hospitals in the HSE Dublin and South East region. This permanent wholetime leadership role offers excellent career progression opportunities in specialized acute care.
About the Role
Take the lead in transforming sepsis care across the Dublin and South East region. As Assistant Director of Nursing & Midwifery – Sepsis, you’ll serve as the regional liaison with the National Sepsis Team while driving clinical excellence in sepsis prevention, early recognition, and management across 11 acute hospitals. This strategic leadership position combines clinical expertise with operational management in one of healthcare’s most critical specialty areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead regional sepsis initiatives across 11 acute hospitals in Dublin and South East, ensuring consistent implementation of national sepsis protocols and best practice guidelines
- Serve as primary liaison between the National Sepsis Team and the Dublin South East Region, facilitating knowledge transfer and policy implementation
- Develop and implement sepsis education programs for nursing staff, enhancing clinical competency in early sepsis recognition and rapid response protocols
- Monitor sepsis care quality indicators and outcomes across the region, providing data-driven insights to improve patient safety and clinical effectiveness
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including consultant physicians, emergency medicine staff, and ICU teams to optimize sepsis care pathways
- Provide clinical leadership and mentorship to nursing staff across emergency departments, medical wards, and intensive care units
- Support change management initiatives related to sepsis care improvements and new clinical protocols implementation
Required Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
- Minimum 5 years post-registration nursing experience with significant acute care experience
- Degree in Nursing or equivalent healthcare qualification
- Proven leadership experience in nursing management or clinical specialist roles
- Comprehensive knowledge of sepsis pathophysiology, early recognition, and management protocols
- Experience working within Irish healthcare system (HSE, TUSLA, Section 38 agencies, or statutory health agencies)
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Management, or related field
- Additional certification in critical care, emergency medicine, or infection control
- Experience in quality improvement projects and clinical audit
- Previous liaison experience with national healthcare programs
- Knowledge of HSE clinical governance frameworks and patient safety initiatives
What We Offer
- Competitive salary range: €70,701 – €87,250 per annum (Grade 2910 – Assistant Director of Nursing Band 1)
- Comprehensive benefits package: Including superannuation scheme, annual leave entitlement, and professional development opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities: Clear progression pathways within HSE nursing leadership structure
- Professional development support: Access to continuing education, conference attendance, and specialized sepsis care training programs
- Work-life balance: Permanent wholetime position with structured working arrangements across multiple hospital sites
- Impactful role: Directly influence sepsis care outcomes and patient safety across a major healthcare region
Ready to Apply?
This position is exclusively open to employees of HSE, TUSLA, Section 38 agencies, or statutory health agencies as per WRC Agreement 161867. Join a dynamic healthcare leadership team and make a meaningful impact on sepsis care across Dublin and South East Ireland.
Application closes: October 9, 2025 at 17:00 Interview date: To be confirmed
For informal enquiries, contact Celine Conroy, Director of Nursing – HSE Dublin and South East: ???? celine.conroy1@hse.ie | ☎️ 087 4762340
