An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Midwife Manager 2 – Bereavement & Pregnancy Loss within the HSE West and North West region. This specialist role is ideal for an experienced midwife with a strong background in pregnancy loss and bereavement care who is passionate about service development, compassionate care, and clinical leadership.
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This post is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on maternity services in Galway.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage bereavement and pregnancy loss services in line with national standards
• Provide expert clinical leadership and professional guidance to midwifery staff
• Ensure high-quality, compassionate, and family-centred care
• Support service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across maternity and acute services
• Contribute to education, training, and staff support in bereavement care
• Maintain compliance with HSE policies, clinical governance, and regulatory requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registered Midwife on the NMBI Register
• Significant post-registration midwifery experience
• Demonstrated depth and breadth of experience in Pregnancy Loss and Bereavement Care
• Proven leadership and people-management skills
• Strong communication, advocacy, and organisational abilities
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary Scale (Clinical Midwife Manager 2 – Aug 2025): €61,463 – €77,666 per annum (LSI applicable)
• Whole-time specified purpose contract
• Public service pension and leave entitlements
• Access to professional development and HSE leadership programmes
Location & Employer Information
This role is based in Galway, within the HSE West and North West region, which covers Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s national provider of public health and social care services, delivering maternity, acute, community, and specialist services nationwide.
Application Details
• Apply online: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/90237/
• Closing date: 2 January 2026 at 10:00
• Interviews: As soon as possible after closing date
Informal Enquiries:
Ms Anne Marie Culkin
Assistant Director of Midwifery
📞 090 962 5142
✉️ [email protected]
