Reference: CHE272026
Category: Nursing and Midwifery
Grade: Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (Grade Code 2119)
Health Region: HSE Dublin and South East
Location: Gay Men’s Health Service, Meath Primary Care Campus, Heytesbury Street, Dublin 8, D08 HX97
Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
Job Overview
The Clinical Nurse Manager 2 Dublin role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and develop specialist sexual health services within the Gay Men’s Health Service in Dublin 8. This permanent position plays a vital leadership role in the testing, prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections while promoting inclusive, culturally competent care for LGBTQ+ communities.
As a Clinical Nurse Manager 2 in Dublin, you will provide clinical leadership, support quality improvement initiatives and ensure the delivery of high standards of patient-centred care in line with HSE policies and national best practice guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and professional leadership within the Gay Men’s Health Service.
- Oversee the testing, prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
- Ensure delivery of inclusive and culturally appropriate care for LGBTQ+ service users.
- Lead audit, quality improvement and governance initiatives within the service.
- Support and supervise nursing staff to maintain high standards of care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with HSE policies, procedures and regulatory standards.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered Nurse with active registration on the appropriate division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Significant nursing experience in sexual health management.
- Demonstrated expertise in the testing, prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
- Proven competence in providing inclusive, culturally appropriate care to LGBTQ+ populations.
- Experience in audit and quality improvement activities relevant to sexual health services.
- Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
- Desirable: Registered Nurse Prescriber (RNP) qualification or willingness to undertake nurse prescribing training in line with service development.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary Scale: Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (Grade 2119) in accordance with February 2026 HSE consolidated pay scales – €62,078 to €78,443 (LSI) per annum.
- Permanent whole-time contract.
- Public sector pension scheme and annual leave entitlements.
- Opportunities for continued professional development and further education.
- Access to HSE employee supports and wellbeing programmes.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at the Gay Men’s Health Service, Meath Primary Care Campus, Heytesbury Street, Dublin 8, within HSE Dublin and South East. The service provides specialist sexual health care and supports public health initiatives across Dublin South and Wicklow.
The successful candidate will join a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in a supportive and progressive healthcare environment.
Application Details
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Informal Enquiries:
Colm O’Sullivan
Email: colm.osullivan2@hse.ie
Phone: (01) 9212730
Recruitment Process Enquiries:
Tiegan Barnaville, Recruitment Lead
Email: tiegan.barnaville@hse.ie
Interviews are due to take place week commencing 13 April 2026 (subject to change).
Last Day to Apply: 30 March 2026 12:00
