An exciting permanent opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Manager 2 – Student Allocations Liaison Officer (Mental Health) within Mental Health Services in Donegal. This leadership role plays a key part in coordinating and supporting student nurse allocations, ensuring high-quality clinical learning environments across mental health services.
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The post is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and offers an opportunity to contribute strategically to nursing education, workforce development, and service excellence.
Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate and manage student nurse allocations across mental health services
• Act as the primary liaison between clinical sites, higher education institutions, and students
• Support and develop clinical learning environments in line with best practice
• Provide leadership and professional guidance to nursing staff involved in student supervision
• Monitor placement capacity, quality, and compliance with regulatory standards
• Contribute to workforce planning and service improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and placement data
• Participate in audits, evaluations, and service development projects
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration as a Nurse (Mental Health Division) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
• Minimum requirements in line with Clinical Nurse Manager 2 eligibility criteria
• Significant post-registration experience in mental health nursing
• Demonstrated leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Experience in student supervision, education, or practice development is desirable
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary and educational teams
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Grade: Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (Code 2119)
• Salary Scale (1 August 2025): €61,463 – €77,666 per annum (LSI applicable)
• Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
• Benefits include public service pension, annual leave, paid maternity/adoptive leave, and continuous professional development opportunities
• Working hours in line with HSE management grades
Location & Employer Information
• Location: Donegal, Ireland
• Health Region: HSE West and North West
• Services span Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway
• This role operates within Mental Health Services, supporting clinical education and service quality
Application Details
• Reference Number: MH0192025
• Advertisement Type: External
• Informal Enquiries:
Margaret Blockley – ADON / Nurse Practice Development Co-Ordinator
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 086 184 6911
Last Day to Apply: 12 January 2026 at 12:00
