Clinical Nurse Manager 2, Endoscopy Validation Temporary Fulltime position (09.025 (2025))

Dublin - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 28-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

Clinical Nurse Manager 2 Endoscopy Validation

Specified Purpose Full time 37.5hrs

Reference No: 09.025* (2025)

BACKGROUND
Established in 2004 the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) is an independent statutory body created to reduce long waiting times in the Irish Public healthcare system. The NTPF has led the development and rollout of a waiting list management protocol to ensure standardised equitable and timely handling of GI Endoscopy Inpatient and Day Case waiting lists. It sources capacity working with public hospitals to fast-track patients on long waiting lists.

The CNM2 Validation role is a collaboration between the HSE Acute Operations Endoscopy Programme NTPF and the Tallaght University Hospital.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The purpose of this post is to carry out Clinical Validation of the National P2 (Routine/Non-Urgent) Endoscopy Waiting List. This post is required to ensure accuracy of the current waiting list. The successful candidate will be responsible for safely removing those patients who no longer require a procedure from the waiting list. This maximizes the efficient use of slots available for current endoscopy patients and reduces wait times for routine scope lists. This initiative is a partnership between the HSE Acute Operations Endoscopy Programme the NTPF and Tallaght University Hospital. The Clinical Nurse Manager 2 will be responsible for co-ordinating managing and developing the delivery of the validation service for endoscopy services within Tallaght University Hospital.
Key Duties of the post include but are not limited to:

Validation of referrals with a focus on National P2 (routine non-urgent) waiting lists.
Clinically assess Patients on the waiting list and consider alternative pathways of care as per NTPF guidelines.
Increasing awareness and use of current endoscopy validation standards.
Reduction in the number of patients on waiting lists.
Reduction in the number of patients not arriving for their endoscopy appointment.
Collating and reporting on quality utilising local and nationally recognised databases.
Improving overall Patient experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Candidates must have at the latest date of application:

Be a registered nurse on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be eligible to be so registered.
Have a minimum of 5 years post registration full time experience (or an aggregate of 5 years full time experience) in the General division of the register.
Have a minimum of 2 years full-time experience (or an aggregate of 2 years full time experience) in specialist area of Endoscopy or Colorectal Disease or Gastroenterology or Cancer Nursing (Colorectal).
Possess a post graduate qualification at not less than level 7 on the NFQ framework in the area of healthcare or management related area or give an undertaking to do same.
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

Desirable

Have successfully completed or be eligible to undertake a post registration programme of study relevant to the specialist area of Colorectal Disease or Gastroenterology or Cancer Nursing (Colorectal) of QQI Level 8 or higher.
Excellent ICT skills.

2. Age Restrictions In Relation To Applications
Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is 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 MandatedPersons 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 temporary and pensionable on a specified purpose contract.

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

61463 by 6 increments to 77666 incl. 1 LSI

Salary scales will be updated in line with nationally agreed pay agreements and will beupdated 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 Clinical Nurse Manager 2 will perform such duties as are outlined in this job description.

5. Hours of work:
Normal working hours are 37.5 worked over 5 days. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change to meet the requirements for extended day services 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 working 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 giving two 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 an awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all Hospital activities.
Ensure the provision of a high standard of care to the patient and families is consistent with the mission vision values and strategic plan of the Hospital.
Be responsible for the development and supervision of staff and the teaching of student nurses and health care assistants.
Support the ADON in the implementation of hospital policy in all matters.
Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the values of the hospital.
Play an active role in patient education and be actively involved in health education and promotion.
Commitment to continuous professional development including completion of relevant internal training programmes available through our Centre for Learning & Development Prospectus.
Reporting relationship is to the Clinical Nurse Manager 3 Gastroenterology.
Professional accountability is to the Director of Nursing.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITY

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

The CNM2 Clinical Validation Endoscopy will have a strong patient focus whereby the specialty defines itself as nursing and subscribes to the overall purpose functions and ethical standards of Nursing.
The clinical practice role may be divided into direct and indirect care. Direct care comprises the assessment planning delivery and evaluation of care to the patient family and/or carer. Indirect care relates to activities that influence and support the provision of direct care.
Provide a specialist nursing service for patients awaiting endoscopic procedures and support decisions on correct treatment pathways for the continuum of care.
Undertake comprehensive patient review of endoscopy referrals based on triage proforma for scheduled endoscopic procedures.
Use the outcomes of patient review to develop and implement pathway of care/case management in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and the patient family and/or carer as appropriate.
Make alterations in the management of patients condition in collaboration with the MDT and the patient in line with agreed pathways and policies procedures protocols and guidelines (PPPGs).
Co-ordinate agreed alternative pathways of care with the Consultant waiting list officers and GP as appropriate.
With support of the waiting list officers communicate with patients family and /or carer as appropriate.
Where appropriate work collaboratively with MDT colleagues across Primary and Secondary Care to provide a seamless service delivery to the patient family and/or carer as appropriate.
Identify health promotion priorities for the patient family and/or carer and support patient self-care in line with best evidence.
Validation management- submit monthly validation statistics and invoices to the NTPF as per the agreed targets for the post.
Identify and agree appropriate pathways of care / SOPs for patients referred for endoscopy procedures post validation.
Participate in case review with MDT colleagues if required
Develop and support the concept of advocacy particularly in relation to patient participation in decision making thereby enabling informed choice of treatment options
Respect and maintain the privacy dignity and confidentiality of the patient family and/or carer.
Establish maintain and improve procedures for collaboration and cooperation between Acute Services Primary Care and Voluntary Organisations as appropriate.
Develop clinical competence in validation processes and become familiar with the patient management systems used within the endoscopy unit to include the clinical validation app in PAMS (CVAL).
Be familiar with the Endoscopy Clinical Validation Operational Guidance Including minimum Invoicing information requirements.
Create exchange of learning opportunities within the MDT in relation to evidence based practice and validation processes.
Maintain a record of clinically relevant data aligned to National Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) JAG Accreditation requirements (as applicable) and wider hospital data requirements.
Identify initiate and conduct nursing and MDT audit and research projects relevant to the area of practice.
Identify critically analyse and disseminate evidence based data on validation practice.
Contribute to nursing research on all aspects of validation practices Use the outcomes of audit to improve service provision.
Contribute to service planning and budgetary processes through use of audit data and specialist knowledge.
Meet agree weekly validation targets as determined by the NTPF.

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.
Be responsible for addressing own continuing professional development needs
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
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.
Create and promote open communications healthy working relationships and stimulate initiative amongst ward staff.
Completion of relevant training and availing of supports in the Leadership Academy including coaching mentoring and leadership development as applicable.
Lead by example while focusing on the achievement of operational and strategic goals.

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 Order comms 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 more details of the core competencies

GENERAL

Applications can be submitted on-line at 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: 15th October 2025

Informal enquiries to: Ms. Linda Collins Clinical Nurse Manager 3 Gastroenterology
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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 DESCRIPTIONClinical Nurse Manager 2 Endoscopy ValidationSpecified Purpose Full time 37.5hrsReference No: 09.025* (2025)BACKGROUNDEstablished in 2004 the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) is an independent statutory body created to reduce long waiting times in the Irish Public healthcare s...