The Clinical Midwife Manager 2 Emergency Department and Acute Floor role at University Hospital Kerry is a senior nursing leadership opportunity within HSE South West. This permanent wholetime post plays a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality patient care while leading and supporting multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced acute hospital environment.
This is an internal competition open only to employees of the HSE, TUSLA, Section 38 agencies, or statutory health agencies in line with WRC Agreement 161867.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and professional leadership within the Emergency Department and Acute Floor.
- Ensure high standards of patient-centred care and clinical governance.
- Support service planning, patient flow management, and operational efficiency.
- Lead, supervise, and develop nursing and midwifery staff.
- Promote quality improvement initiatives and compliance with national standards.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Ensure adherence to HSE policies, procedures, and professional guidelines.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI.
- Minimum experience requirements as outlined in the official Job Specification.
- Demonstrated leadership and management experience in an acute hospital setting.
- Strong clinical knowledge relevant to emergency and acute care services.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and team leadership skills.
- Eligibility to work in Ireland.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary is aligned with the Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (Grade Code 2119) pay scale under the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales effective 1 August 2025 :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.
Salary Scale (01 August 2025): €61,463 – €77,666 (LSI)
- Permanent Wholetime contract
- Public sector pension scheme
- Annual leave and sick leave entitlements in line with HSE policy
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
Location & Employer Information
This position is based at University Hospital Kerry, Tralee, within HSE South West (Kerry and Cork). The hospital provides acute medical and surgical services and plays a key role in emergency and inpatient care for the region.
Recruiting Organisation: HSE South West – Kerry and Cork
Application Details
Reference: UHKN93629
Advertisement Type: Internal
Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
Applicants must download, save, and read the following documents before applying:
- Job Specification
- Additional Campaign Information
- Application Form
It is strongly recommended that applicants read the Job Specification associated with post UHKN93600 prior to completing their application.
Informal Enquiries:
Ms. Mairead O Sullivan
ADON ED & Patient Flow
University Hospital Kerry
Tel: 066 7184000 / 087 3431003
Email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 09 March 2026, 12:00 PM
