Clinical Nurse Specialist Oncology liaison ( Maternity leave cover) in Dublin
- Salary
- €62,699–€79,227 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 16 Nov 2026
About the Role
The Mater Misericordiae University Hospital seeks a Clinical Nurse Specialist Oncology liaison on a fixed-term full-time maternity leave cover basis in Dublin. The post holder will work with the multi-professional Surgical and Medical oncology team to promote a patient-centred approach for cancer patients and their families. Responsibilities include providing nursing expertise, education, and a management consultation service to patients, relatives, and the multidisciplinary team. The role also involves contributing to nurse-led quality initiatives aligned with national, regional, and local cancer and supportive care standards.
The CNS will deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role as set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist Posts (4th edition, NCNM 2008) and work within the OECI standards V 3. Caseload will focus on adults over 16 diagnosed with cancer, with clinical supervision provided by the Consultant Medical Oncologist.
The Mater Hospital is a major acute voluntary teaching hospital known for exceptional patient care, research, innovation, and a supportive working environment.
Requirements
Skills and attributes required:
- Nursing Leadership
- Cancer Nursing
Details
Location: Dublin
Sector: Public sector
Contract type: Fixed-term full-time maternity leave cover
Salary: €62,699–€79,227 per year
Closing date: 16 November 2026, 23:59
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by the closing date. Informal enquiries can be directed to:
Tracey Fitzpatrick
Directorate Nurse Manager
[email protected]
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Frequently asked
- What is the salary range for this Clinical Nurse Specialist Oncology liaison role?
- The salary range is €62,699–€79,227 per year.
- What are the key responsibilities of this role?
- The role involves providing nursing expertise, education, and a management consultation service to cancer patients, their families, and the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will also contribute to nurse-led quality initiatives aligned with cancer and supportive care standards, and deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the Clinical Nurse Specialist role.
- Who will the Clinical Nurse Specialist Oncology liaison report to or be supervised by?
- The post holder will be clinically supervised by the Consultant Medical Oncologist.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 16 November 2026, 23:59.