Clinical Nurse Manager 2 Theatre Utilisation Co-Ordinator - Full time, Permanent (09.001 (2025))

Tallaght - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 05-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

Clinical Nurse Manager 2-Theatre Utilisation Co-Ordinator TUH
Full time Permanent

Reference No: 09.001 (2025)

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The purpose of this post is to support the development of a sustainable improvements in theatre utilisation within the Perioperative Directorate at Tallaght University Hospital. The Co-Ordinator (CNM -2) aims to support hospitals and multidisciplinary theatre teams who are committed to quality and process improvement to deliver:

Added value and improved perioperative efficiency
Improved patient experience and outcomes
Improved safety quality and reliability of care
Improved team effectiveness and staff wellbeing
Improved Organisational Quality Improvement Capability enabling a culture of continuous improvement

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Each candidate must on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office:

Be registered in the General Division of the active Register held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be entitled to be so registered.
Have 5 years post registration experience and a minimum of 2 years of which must be in the Operating Theatre.
Have a third level qualification at not less than level 7 on the NFQ framework Relevant to perioperative nursing practice
Have the clinical managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate evidence of continuing learning and professional development
Be able to demonstrate managerial abilities.
Have a recognised interest in teaching and continuing professional development

Desirable:

ICT/Health Informatics Course
Experience in Data Management Analysis and reporting skills
Proficiency Excel
Experience of working with Theatre Information systems such as IPMS and Centricity Opera
Experience of working on Quality Improvement Projects and in related data management
Experience of project management

2. Age Restrictions In Relation To Applications
Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where they are not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed applications for the office occurs.

3. Health
A candidate 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 as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

4. Be of good character.

5. Garda Vetting
Garda Vetting is sought for all employees and prospective employees of Tallaght University Hospital. Given the specialised nature of the services provided your appointment will be subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting and re-vetting in circumstances where the Hospital deems it appropriate. The Hospital will then process the necessary documentation to endeavour to obtain satisfactory Garda clearance for you. You are obliged to disclose previous and any criminal convictions acquired during the course of your employment. Should the Hospital obtain information from the Garda Vetting Unit to indicate that your Garda clearance report is not satisfactory and / or if you have supplied the hospital with false or misleading information in relation to your Garda clearance status the Hospital reserves the right to withdraw or terminate this contract in accordance with Tallaght University Hospital Garda Vetting policy.

6. Mandated and Designated Persons under Children First Act 2015

Schedule 2 of the Children First Act 2015 specifies the classes of persons defined as Mandated Persons for the purposes of the Act. This includes a range of disciplines that are employed by the hospital including all medical practitioners registered nurses physiotherapists psychologists social workers and others. This includes staff working in adult services. All mandated persons have two main legal obligations under the Children First Act 2015. Mandated persons under the legislation are required to report any knowledge belief or reasonable suspicion that a child has been harmed is being harmed or is at risk of being harmed. The Act defines harm as assault ill-treatment neglect or sexual abuse and covers single and multiple instances. Mandated persons are also required to assist Tusla if requested in assessing a concern which has been the subject of a mandated report. Designated Officer are required to receive reports of suspected child abuse or neglect from any person who is of the opinion that (a) a child has been or is being assaulted ill-treated neglected or sexually abused or (b) a childs health development or welfare has been or is being avoidably impaired or neglected. Full detailed list of mandated and designated staff together with details of their roles and responsibilities can be found on It is the responsibility of all staff employed by TUH to be aware of their roles and responsibilities under the legislation and to complete mandatory Children First Training.

PARTICULARS OF OFFICE

1. The appointment is fulltime permanent and pensionable.

2. Remuneration:

Remuneration is in accordance with the salary scale approved by the Department of Health & Children. Current remuneration with effect from 1st March 2025:

60 854 by 11 increments to 76897 incl. 2 LSIs

Salary scales will be updated in line with nationally agreed pay agreements and will be updated accordingly and retrospective payments applied as applicable.

3. Pension arrangements and retirement age
There are three superannuation schemes currently in operation for staff in Tallaght University Hospital:

(a) Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (Non-New Entrant)
(b) Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (New Entrant)
(c) Single Public Service Pension Scheme

Please read carefully the summary of the criteria for the three superannuation schemes below. This will assist you in identifying which scheme membership is applicable to your employment circumstances.

(a) If you have been continually employed in the public service prior to the 1st April 2004 and you have not had a break in service of more than 26 weeks you will be included in the Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (Non-New Entrant) with a Minimum Retirement Age of 60 and a Maximum Retirement Age of 65.

(b) If you have been continually employed in the public service post the 1st April 2004 and you have not had a break in service of more than 26 weeks you will be included in the Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (New Entrant) with a Minimum Retirement Age of 65. There is no Maximum Retirement Age.

(c) If you have commenced employment in the public service as a new entrant or you are a former public servant returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks you will be included in the Single Public Service Pension Scheme effective from the 1st January 2013 with a minimum retirement age of 66 (rising to 67 and 68 in line with state pension changes). The maximum retirement age under this scheme will be age 70.

4. Duties:
The co-ordinator will be responsible for the day to day interaction and management of all activities relating to the Theatre utilisation within the hospital. They will work closely with members of the Perioperative Directorate and with hospital management in ensuring the aims set out by the Directorate are advanced in a meaningful way

5. Hours of work:
Normal working 37.5 hours per week worked over 7 days. However you will be required to work the agreed roster/on call arrangements advised to you by your line manager. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change to meet the requirements inherent in the post and in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement.

6. Probation:
The successful candidate will be appointed initially for a probationary period of 6 months. During the probationary period progress or otherwise will be monitored and at the end of the probationary period the service will (a) be certified as satisfactory and confirmed in writing or if not satisfactory the probationary period may be extended by 3 months.

7. Annual Leave:
Annual leave entitlement is 25 28 days (pro rata) depending on length of service plus 10 Bank Holidays per annum as they occur. The annual leave year runs from 1st of April to 31st March each year.

8. Sick Leave:
Payment of salary during illness will be in accordance with arrangements as approved from time to time by the Department of Health and Children.

9. Termination of Office:
The employment may be terminated at any time by 2 months notice on either side except where circumstances are dictated by the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act 1973/91. The Managements right under this paragraph shall not be exercised save in circumstances where the Management is of the opinion that the holder of the office has failed to perform satisfactorily the duties of the post or has misconducted himself/herself in relation to the post or is otherwise unfit to hold the appointment.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Maintain throughout the Hospital awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all Hospital activities.
Adhere to and uphold the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Nurses and Midwives at Tallaght University Hospital.
Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the Mission Vision and Values of Tallaght University Hospital.
Be responsible on behalf of the perioperative directorate for co-ordinating all elements of Theatre utilisation to maximise the value obtained from involvement in any formal program relating to theatre utilisation
Commitment to continuous professional development including completion of relevant internal training programmes available through our Centre for Learning & Development Prospectus.
Work within the Scope of Practice
Comply with all existing Hospital policies
Reporting directly to the CNM 3 the Assistant Director of Nursing and Directorate Nurse Manager for the Peri operative Directorate as appropriate.
Be professionally accountable to the Director of Nursing

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITY

Managing the Service - Quality & Safety of Service / Delivery of Results (level 3)
Clinical

Have excellent interpersonal communication and problem solving skills and can work collaboratively with clinicians administrative support staff and managers at all levels
To focus on the requirement to realise improved quality in those areas targeted working collaboratively with others to achieve efficiency and to find sustainable solutions.
To ensure valuable data is obtained and analysed and to ensure potential quality improvements are informed by the data and through collaboration with staffing groups who impact on the efficient flow of patients through the department.
To collaborate with members of the multidisciplinary team in all aspects relating to Quality improvement to ensure all stakeholders can be involved and influence the process of improvement.
Develop monitor and implement policies procedures guidelines and standards relating to the role and provide ongoing support to the CNM 3 and ADON in the implementation of same.
Support the implementation and ongoing delivery of the National Perioperative Pathway Programme (NPPPEP)
Produce regular reports to inform service improvements and operational decisions
Strong project management skills that demonstrate the ability to plan implement and manage complex projects including the ability to move a multi-disciplinary team forward and maintain momentum
Ability to think strategically - process level thinking ability to optimise systems and resources and think ahead to the next steps
Have well developed organisational skills and display evidence of planning and co-ordination ability
Prepare communication strategy relating to programmes focused on utilisation. Review and update accordingly throughout the course of project work.
Have the ability to plan work independently
Assist with the Theatre coordination process
Once the structure of individual projects are agreed Ensure individual project deliverables are met by the project team and are consistent to maintain validity of process
Schedule and lead project team progress meetings as required
Work to ensure that quality improvement and innovation work remains focused on the goals of the Operating theatre departments at TUH
To stimulate innovation and change in practice
Assure the application of a tracking method to monitor progress towards goals by collecting accurate timely data to display the quality cost and service outcomes and:

- Achieve improved patient experience and outcomes

- Improve safety quality and reliability of care
- Improve team effectiveness and staff wellbeing
- Ensure best value and improved efficiency
- Foster organisational quality improvement capability enabling a culture of continuous improvement
Act as key liaison/communication link between project teams clinical leads and hospital management
Ensure project risks are identified assessed and controlled throughout the project lifecycle ensuring the patient is always at the centre of this improvement journey.
Monitor progress of each project underway and highlight to the Peri-operative Directorate any exceptions and emerging issues that arise that may impact on the ability of the projects to succeed.

Administrative responsibilities

To work closely with key stakeholders from the perioperative directorate with relevant QRSM leads with members of the executive and clerical management teams (COO Deputy COO Surgical Schedulers) and with Nurse Managers Staff Nurses Surgeons and Anaesthesiologists to measure and analyse data and processes and to generate and trial solutions
Participate with Quality team in TUH to promote quality initiatives
Participate in the development of business plans and aim to secure the resources to meet strategic plans.
Participate and assist in developing and implementing theatre management systems (electronic and manual) utilised to optimise the use of resources both human and materials.
Ensure Health & Safety standards are managed and maintained throughout and as a result of projects.
Ensure legislative requirements around safe storage and management of medicines and other treatment modalities are managed throughout projects
Report incidences and accidents through the appropriate mechanism and in a timely manner. Participate in any investigation and remedial action that may be required during or following a change process.
Be familiar with the Hospital & Departmental Major Incident Plan.

Staff Management / Leadership

Lead by example to inspire a professional and dedicated Quality Improvement focus within individual project teams
Act as a catalyst and assist staff in the development of their skills and where appropriate the expansion of their scope of professional practice.
Display qualities of leadership and good communication with all who are involved with programmes and individual projects
Liaise with other hospital staff and departments in order to promote and maintain good working relationships and high standards of care and service for patients. Be willing at times of high acuity in other departments to support those area when requested where possible

Managing Change - Problem Solving & Decision Making / Communications & Influencing (level 3)

Addresses problems through balanced decisions making while identifying learnings.
Assists with the development of and implementation of strategic and operational priorities through the provision of feedback and key learnings.
Have a can do attitude and implement unpopular decision through effective engagement.
Adopt a range of communication techniques to explain complex information.
Tailors their communication style dependent on the audience and situation.
Manages the adherence to company policy on confidentiality and data protection.

Managing Yourself - Team player / Planning & Organising (level 3)

Demonstrate flexibility if and when asked to work in other areas of the Medical Service as needed.
Delegates effectively to the team and ensure timelines are met and efficient use of resources.
Assists in the development and implementation of operations plans to ensure smooth and consistent execution of tasks.
Research and promote quality initiatives that are evidence based.
Takes into account others when making an important decision addresses team conflict sets clear goals embraces diversity and promotes collaboration and team strengths to achieve goals. Offers recognition.
Builds and uses networks of influences for planning and organising workload. Develops and implements operational plans essential systems and processes. Monitors performance evaluates impacts and risks.

Managing People People Management / Leadership (level 3)

Assist in training members of the multi-disciplinary team and change in practice of the delivery of care.
Use relevant educational opportunities to maintain the higher standards of care to patients.

Act as a role model at all times and support and monitor clinical staff in performing patient assessment of the patient the interpretation of data and the integration of knowledge
Ensure that staffing levels and skill mix are appropriate and within the resource allocation.
Review individual needs and plan appropriate care based on nursing needs.
Create a learning environment for all staff to encourage and promote staff development
Maintain a personal record of professional development.
Be responsible for orientation and training needs of all nursing staff and students assigned to the ward.
Display qualities of leadership and good communication with all service users and service providers.
As part of management of the department be involved in strategic planning and ongoing service needs for Clinical trials in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Attend meetings and sit on committees of the Department/hospital as required.
Monitor Infection Control policies and liaise with Microbiology Team where indicated.
Ensure Health & Safety standards are met and enforced.
Report accidents and incidents. Participate in the investigation and implement corrective actions accordingly (e.g. Route Cause Analysis Serious Incident Management )
Be familiar with Hospital & Departmental Disaster Plans and its implementations
Participate in performance achievement for self and staff as required
Demonstrate flexibility if requested to take on additional roles or duties as required
Participate in the quality agenda including improvement project new initiatives audits key performance indicators and quality care metrics
Assist and support mandatory training attendance for staff.
Participate in staff evaluation and staff performance with individuals involved and with teaching and supervisory staff.
Facilitate the arrangements necessary and participate where appropriate in education and training of other hospital staff as the need arises. This includes students at both undergraduate and post-graduate level.

Completes and monitors duty rotas and staff planners and promotes wellbeing of staff.
Undertake counselling and appraisal of trained staff as required.
Assist in the recruitment selection and training of staff with professional advice and support from Human Resources.
Create and promote open communications healthy working relationships and stimulate initiative amongst ward staff.
Motivate team members by agreeing goals and objective through performance review.
Lead by example while focusing on the achievement of operational and strategic goals.
Undertakes performance reviews identifying gaps & development training plans to ensure the team has is sufficiently skilled.
Demonstrates an ability to lead his/her team. Takes ownership. Inspire others.
Lead by example while focusing on the achievement of operational and strategic goals.
Supervises duties of all non-nursing personnel.

Information Technology

Ensure that the team makes the most effective and efficient use of developments in information technology for both patient care and administrative support in a manner which integrates well with systems throughout the organisation.
Ensure that all staff are trained in the use of computer systems which are used in the managementof patient episodes in the Hospital e.g.: EPR Pims ICE Symphony sap core.

Health & Safety

Ensure the compliance of all your staff with the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
Comply and enact Health and Safety responsibilities as outlined in Hospital policies protocols and procedures relevant to your area.
Prepare risk assessments and departmental safety statements as required.

Hygiene/Infection Control

Ensure you are aware of your responsibility for Hygiene awareness. Hygiene is defined as The practice that serves to keep people and environments clean and prevent infection.
Act as a role model and actively promote infection control and prevention and ensure that staff in your area familiarise themselves with the hospital infection control policies and guidelines as outlined in the Infection Control Manual.
Ensure that staff in your area are aware that they work in an area where there is potential for transmission of infection.
Ensure that all your staff are advised that they have a responsibility to prevent the transmission of infection particularly in relation to hand hygiene.

Quality safety and risk management

Support the delivery of the Quality Safety and Risk Management Programme including the appropriate identification reporting and management of risks and incidents throughout the hospital.

Confidentiality

You will be aware of the confidential nature of Hospital work and in particular the right of patients to confidentiality. To this end you will not discuss workings of the Hospital or its patients or disclose any information of a confidential nature except as required to do so in the course of your work. No records documents or property of the Hospital may be removed from the premises of the Hospital without prior authorisation. You must return to the Hospital upon request and in any event upon the termination of your employment all documents or other property of the Hospital which are in your possession or under your control.

Data Management

Ensure compliance with the obligations required by the Data Protection Act 2018.

Development of Hospital Groups

The Hospital Structure is currently under review and therefore reporting relationships may change. The development of Hospital Groups may require the post-holder to adopt a different reporting relationship and additional accountabilities. Full consultation will take place in advance of any such change.

NOTE: The extent and speed of change in the delivery of health care is such that adaptability is essential at this level of appointment. The appointee will be required to maintain enhance and develop their knowledge skills and aptitudes necessary to respond to this changing environment. They will also be required to participate in and support the Hospitals Digital transformation strategy which may impact work processes and role profiles in the future. The Job Description must therefore be regarded as an outline of the major areas of accountability at the present time which will be reviewed and assessed on an on-going basis as advancements and developments evolve.

TUH Core Competencies:

Core Area	Competency	Level
Managing the service	Quality & Safety of Service	3
Managing the service	Delivery of Results	3
Managing Change	Problem Solving & Decision Making	3
Managing Change	Communications & Influencing	3
Managing Yourself	Team player	3
Managing Yourself	Planning and Organising	3
Managing People	People Management	3
Managing People	Leadership	3

Please go to for details of the core competencies
GENERAL

Applications can be submitted on-line at by completing the application form and attaching your CV.

Candidates should be aware that when applying for a post through the On-Line Application System (Candidate Manager) they will receive an automated replying acknowledging receipt of their application. Should you for any reason not receive this automated acknowledgement you should notify the Human Resources Department before the closing date otherwise your application will not be considered.

Closing Date: Before close of business on: 17th September 2025

Informal enquiries to Bernadette Corrigan Directorate Nurse Manager Perioperative Directorate - Telephone (01)Bleep 2706 or email

All candidates should note that in order to maintain a timely process the closing date and time for receipt of applications will be strictly adhered to

Required Experience:

Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION Clinical Nurse Manager 2-Theatre Utilisation Co-Ordinator TUH Full time Permanent Reference No: 09.001 (2025)PURPOSE OF THE ROLEThe purpose of this post is to support the development of a sustainable improvements in theatre utilisation within the Perioperative Directorate at Tallaght...