Clinical Nurse Specialist in Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (Children and Adolescents)

Purpose of the Role

Deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist Posts 4th edition National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008 while adhering to the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives (2025) as laid down by NMBI.

Laurels Clinic Caseload: Children and young people under 14 years of age where there is a concern or disclosure of acute sexual assault/abuse who attend for forensic medical examination; children & young people up to 16 years of age where there is a concern or disclosure of non-acute sexual assault/abuse who attend for medical examination.

The CNS role will focus initially focus on the following:

• To provide co-ordinated holistic physical and psychological care and follow up care within the Barnahus model of care to children and young people where there is a concern or disclosure of child sexual abuse.
• With further training gain competency in carrying out a forensic clinical examination and/or child protection medical assessment.
• To be part of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary and inter-agency response to the child and family where there is a concern or disclosure of child sexual abuse through the Barnahus model of care.
• To provide education to staff and the public regarding services and care of children and young people following child sexual abuse.

Essential Criteria:

• Be a registered nurse/midwife on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be eligible to be so registered;
• Be registered in the division(s) of the Childrens Nursing with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann);
  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;
• (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;
• Have a minimum of 1 years experience or an aggregate of 1 years full time experience in specialist area of sexual assault forensic nursing;
• Have successfully completed a post registration programme of study as certified by the education provider which verifies that the applicant has achieved a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic Level 9 or higher award (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above) that is relevant to the specialist area of care and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed (2008). Alternatively provide written evidence from the Higher Education Institute that they have achieved the number of ECTS credits equivalent to a Level 9 or higher standard (60 ECTS or above) relevant to the specialist area of care and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery (2008);
• 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;
• Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibility within his/her scope of practice;
• Candidates must 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.

How to Apply & Informal Enquiries

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 Sunday 24th of May 2026 by 11:45pm. 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:

Aideen Walsh ADON/RANP

For other queries relating to this recruitment process please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the 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 2026 for your information.

11th May

8th June

6th July

10th August

7th September

5th October

2nd November

7th December

Required Experience:

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