Candidate Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNM 1 Grade) - Metabolic
Candidate Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNM 1 Grade) - Metabolic
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Job Description
Purpose of the Role
The post holder in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team the Nurse Specialist is responsible for the provision of safe and effective care to the patients attending metabolic services. This job Description will be reviewed and updated from time to time in line with service and job demands for this specific post.
Ensure the provision of a high standard of care to the patient client and families is consistent with the mission vision values and strategic plan of both organisations.
Caseload e.g. Children - under 16 years of age. The cCNS will focus initially on the following patient groups
The Metabolic Candidate Clinical Nurse Specialist requires the application of specially focused knowledge and skills which are both in demand and required to improve the quality of patient care and meet service needs. The post holder is responsible for providing specialist; evidence-based nursing care to children and their families.
The Metabolic cCNS has a pivotal role in co-ordination and management of activity and services within and outside the clinical area. The main responsibilities include having:
a) A Clinical Focus (direct care)
b) A Clinical Focus (indirect care)
c) Patient Advocacy Focus
d) Education and Training
e) Audit and Research
f) Professional Development
g) Consultancy (National Council)
Essential Criteria:
Candidates must have at the latest date of application:
1. Professional Qualifications Experience etc.
Be a registered nurse on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by An Bord Altranais and Cnimhseachais na hireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be eligible to be so registered.
And
Be registered in the division(s) of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnimhseachais na hireann) Register for which the application is being made or be entitled to be so registered.
Or
In exceptional circumstances which will be assessed on a case by case basis be registered in another Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives.
And
Have a minimum of 1 years post registration full time experience or an aggregate of 1 years full time experience in the division of the register in which the application is being made
And
Have a minimum of 1 years experience or an aggregate of 1 years full time experience in specialist area of metabolic
And
Be required to demonstrate that they have continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist area or will be supported to obtain the required CPD.
2. Annual registration
Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the appropriate/relevant Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnimhseachais na hireann) for the role.
And
Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Service user Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).
3. Health
Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
4. Character
Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Please note that appointment to and continuation in posts that require statutory registration is dependent upon the post holder maintaining annual registration in the relevant division of the register maintained by Bord Altranais agus Cnimhseachais na hireann (Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland) by way of the Service user Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC)
Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.
The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria.
* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV this forms part of your application and CVs will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is 24th August 2025 at 23:45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on by clicking Apply for Job.
Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.
For informal enquiries for this specialty/department please contact Maria ORegan Metabolic CNM3 at
For other queries relating to this recruitment process please contact Recruitment Team
PLEASE NOTE:
CHI has transitioned to a process of a one-commencement day per month for all new employees CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.
It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.
Below youll find the list of commencement dates for 2025.
October 13th
November 10th
December 15th
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Contract
