Candidate Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNM 1 Grade) - Spina Bifida (SB) Urology in Dublin
- Salary
- €57,780–€68,046 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 15 Nov 2026
About the Role
Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) is leading the clinical and operational transformation of acute paediatric healthcare across hospitals in Crumlin, Temple Street, Tallaght and an Urgent Care Centre at Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown.
The purpose of this role is to deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the Clinical Nurse Specialist role as set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist Posts (NCNM, 2008).
The Urology Spina Bifida Clinical Nurse Specialist will provide a quality service of care through responsibility for a clinical caseload of children under 16 years of age with Spina Bifida, neurogenic bladder and bowel.
Requirements
- Be registered in the Children’s Division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). In exceptional circumstances, registration in another division may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Have a minimum of 1 year’s post-registration full-time experience or an aggregate of 1 year’s full-time experience in the division of registration.
- Have a minimum of 1 year’s experience in the specialist area of Spina Bifida Urology and Bowel Management.
- Demonstrate continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist area or be supported to obtain it.
- Possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and clinical, professional and administrative capacity for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
Details
- Location: Dublin
- Sector: Public sector
- Salary: €57,780–€68,046 per year
- Contract type: Permanent, Full time
- Closing date for applications: 15 November 2026 at 11:45 PM
- Proposed interview date: 20 November 2026
- Commencement dates for successful candidates in 2027:
- 4 January 2027
- 8 February 2027
- 8 March 2027
- 5 April 2027
- 10 May 2027
- 14 June 2027
- 5 July 2027
How to Apply
Applications must include a cover letter detailing how your experience meets the essential criteria. CVs will not be accepted without a cover letter.
Submit your application via the CHI.jobs portal by clicking ‘Apply for Job’ by the closing date of 15 November 2026 at 11:45 PM.
Applications sent via direct email or other methods will not be accepted.
Informal enquiries: Contact Emer Aldridge, CNM III Urology, at [email protected]
Recruitment process queries: Contact Evgeniya Byvakina at [email protected]
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Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNM 1) in Spina Bifida Urology?
- The role involves providing a quality service of care through responsibility for a clinical caseload of children under 16 years of age with Spina Bifida, neurogenic bladder and bowel, in line with the five core concepts of the Clinical Nurse Specialist role as outlined in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist Posts (NCNM, 2008).
- What qualifications and experience are required for this role?
- Candidates must be registered in the Children’s Division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Alternatively, registration in another division may be considered in exceptional circumstances. Applicants need at least 1 year of post-registration full-time experience or an aggregate of 1 year’s full-time experience in their division of registration, plus 1 year’s experience in the specialist area of Spina Bifida Urology and Bowel Management.
- What is the salary range for this position?
- The salary range for this role is €57,780–€68,046 per year.
- How do I apply for this role and what documents are required?
- Applications must include a cover letter detailing how your experience meets the essential criteria, alongside your CV. Submit your application via the CHI.jobs portal by the closing date of 15 November 2026 at 11:45 PM. CVs without a cover letter will not be accepted.
- When will interviews take place for this role?
- Proposed interview date is 20 November 2026.