This Clinical Nurse Manager II – Breast Care role at Galway University Hospitals offers an excellent opportunity to lead specialist nursing services within the HSE West. The position is a Specified Purpose, part-time contract, ideal for an experienced breast care nurse seeking a leadership pathway. This senior post contributes directly to high-quality cancer care delivery in Galway.
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Key Responsibilities
• Lead and coordinate the Breast Care nursing service in line with hospital and HSE standards
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and mentorship to nursing staff
• Support safe, effective, patient-centred breast care services across the cancer division
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
• Implement evidence-based practice and service improvements
• Contribute to audit, quality initiatives, and patient education programmes
• Ensure compliance with HSE policy, clinical governance, and infection-control practices
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registered General Nurse (NMBI)
• Significant depth and breadth of breast care nursing experience relevant to the post
• Demonstrated leadership and team-management capability
• Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and patient-support skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Grade: Clinical Nurse Manager II (Grade Code 2119)
• Contract: Specified Purpose, Part-Time
• Salary and allowances in accordance with the HSE Consolidated Pay Scales (August 2025)
• Comprehensive HSE benefits including pension scheme, paid leave, and career development supports
Location & Employer Information
This post is based at Galway University Hospitals, part of the HSE West and North West region. Galway University Hospitals is a major acute teaching hospital, delivering advanced cancer care and specialist breast services.
The hiring organisation is the Health Service Executive (HSE), Ireland’s national public health provider.
Application Details
Reference: G11137
Closing Date: 23 December 2025 at 10:00
Interview: Held as soon as possible after closing; normally one week’s notice provided
Informal Enquiries:
Ellen Wiseman, Assistant Director of Nursing, Cancer Division, Galway University Hospital
Phone: 091-542517
Email: [email protected]
