Breast Cancer - Clinical Nurse Specialist (PART TIME 33.5 HPW) in Dublin
- Salary
- €62,699–€79,227 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 7 Oct 2026
About the Role
The Mater Misericordiae University Hospital has always been about people. Our staff are known for their compassion and for their strong sense of community as well as for their exceptional clinical training.
The Mater Hospital is a major acute voluntary teaching hospital and holds a pre-eminent place in the delivery of healthcare to the community of North Dublin and rest of the country. The Hospital prides itself with exceptional patient care. Being a leader in research and innovation and providing a working environment focused on personal development, team work and wellbeing, the Mater Hospital is a great place to work.
Our ambition is to be the safest hospital in Ireland, delivering the highest quality care, with the most patient-centred, efficient processes.
The purpose of this Clinical Nurse Specialist Breast Cancer post is: The Clinical Nurse Specialist will work with the multi-professional Breast Health team in the promotion of a patient-centred approach to cancer patients and their families. In doing so, he/she will provide nursing expertise, education and a management consultation service to patients, their relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team in all areas of this specialty. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to nurse-led quality initiatives which meet national, regional and local standards in cancer, supportive and palliative care. The post holder will ensure all patients referred by a GP to the Breast Health Unit are triaged, and those requiring access to the Triple Assessment Clinic are able to do so in conformance with the National Assurance Standards for Symptomatic Breast Disease. Deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008. Caseload: The Clinical Nurse Specialist in breast cancer will focus on the following patient caseload. Patients over 16 diagnosed with breast cancer.
Requirements
Skills and attributes
Nursing LeadershipCancer Nursing
Details
Location: Dublin
Contract Type: Permanent Part Time
Hours: 33.5 hours per week
Salary: €62,699–€79,227 per year
Closing date: 7 Oct 2026, 22:59
How to Apply
Informal enquiries to [email protected] - Cancer Directorate DNM
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Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of the Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist role?
- The Clinical Nurse Specialist will work with the multi-professional Breast Health team in the promotion of a patient-centred approach to cancer patients and their families. The post holder will provide nursing expertise, education and a management consultation service to patients, their relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team in all areas of this specialty. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to nurse-led quality initiatives which meet national, regional and local standards in cancer, supportive and palliative care. The post holder will ensure all patients referred by a GP to the Breast Health Unit are triaged, and those requiring access to the Triple Assessment Clinic are able to do so in conformance with the National Assurance Standards for Symptomatic Breast Disease. Deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008. Caseload: The Clinical Nurse Specialist in breast cancer will focus on the following patient caseload. Patients over 16 diagnosed with breast cancer.
- What are the required skills and attributes for this role?
- Nursing Leadership, Cancer Nursing
- Where is this role located?
- Dublin
- What is the salary for this role?
- €62,699–€79,227 per year
- What is the closing date for applications?
- 7 Oct 2026, 22:59