CNM1 Neurosciences Audit and Development

Post Title: Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM 1) Audit and Development
Post Status: Permanent
Department: Neurosurgery Department Beaumont Hospital
Location: Beaumont Hospital Dublin 9
Reports to: Professor Ciaran Bolger Consultant Neurosurgeon and Professor Donncha OBrien Clinical Director Neurosurgery and Chair of Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery Consultants for Neurosurgery related metrics audit and research
Directorate Nurse Manager (DNM) and Clinical Nurse Manager 3 (CNM 3) or Clinical Nurse Manager 2 for nursing initiatives/strategy
Salary: Appointment will be made on CNM 1 Pay scale at a point in line with Government pay policy
Hours of work: 37.5 hours/week (1 whole time equivalent)
Closing Date: 29/05/2026 @ 12:00 noon

Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.

Role Summary:

The Neurosurgery Department at Beaumont Hospital fosters world renowned excellence in patient care and research and delivers high standard of healthcare delivery through delivery of care based on the latest evidence and multidisciplinary collaboration. We embrace a culture of patient centered care whilst cultivating an environment of value and respect for the talented and committed workforce that make up our department. This post involves working with both the Neurosurgery Consultants and Neurosurgery Nursing Leadership on audit and research posts. It presents a unique opportunity to embark on many research projects in both areas (neurosurgery and nursing). It will involves data collection for spine oncology epilepsy and oncology projects for the Neurosurgery Consultants but it will also involves cutting edge neurosurgery research working side by side with the clinical (consultant) and non clinical neurosurgery staff. It will involve maintaining databases liaising with MD and PhD students working with labs in RCSI and Trinity College and researchers outside the hospital. It will involve writing up papers and reports for the Consultants and presenting data in Ireland and abroad. Nursing metrics will also be studied and maintained and the successful candidate will report to the nursing leadership regarding these.

The Clinical Nurse Manager 1 will:

Professional / Clinical
Work with Neurosurgery Consultants on Research and Audit Projects maintain neurosurgery databases collate neurosurgery data write neurosurgery reports and present papers at meetings
Work with Neurosurgery University Researchers
Be responsible for the co-ordination assessment planning implementation and review of care for service users according to service standards
Provide safe comprehensive nursing care to service users according to the Code of Professional Conduct as laid down by the Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing Midwifery Board Ireland) and Professional Clinical Guidelines
Practice nursing according to:
o Professional Clinical Guidelines
o National and Area Health Service Executive (HSE) guidelines
o Local policies protocols and guidelines
o Current legislation

Encourage evidence-based practice using a care planning approach to nursing care.
Participate in teams as appropriate communicating and working in co-operation with other team members.
Collaborate with service users family carers and other staff in treatment / care planning and in the provision of support and advice.
Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post
Write regular reports for Neurosurgery Consultants
Work with Neurosurgery Researchers both national and international
Communicate verbally and / or in writing results of assessments treatment / care programmes and recommendations to the team and relevant others in accordance with service policy.
Plan discharge or transition of the service user between services as appropriate.
Assist in providing staff leadership and motivation which is conducive to good staff relations and work performance
Ensure that service users and others are treated with dignity and respect
Maintain nursing records in accordance with local service and professional standards.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of nursing standards protocols and guidelines consistent with the highest standards of patient care
Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality ethics and legislation
In consultation with CNM2 and other disciplines implement and assess quality management programmes
Participate in clinical audit as required
Devise and implement Health Promotion Programmes for service users as relevant to the post
Lead and implement change with particular reference to recommendations of the Commission on Nursing and the Health Service reform programme
Operate within the Scope of Practice - seek advice and assistance from his / her manager with any cases or issues that prove to be beyond the scope of his / her professional competence in line with principles of best practice and clinical governance

Health and Safety

Play a central role in maintaining a safe environment for service users staff and visitors e.g. by contributing to risk assessment
Assist in observing and ensuring implementation and adherence to established policies and procedures e.g. health and safety infection control storage and use of controlled drugs etc
Observe report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to service user care or wellbeing / may be inhibiting the efficient provision of care
Ensure completion of incident / near miss forms
Adhere to department policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied for the fulfilment of duty.
Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example Standards for Healthcare National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.
Support promote and actively participate in sustainable energy water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable low carbon and efficient health service

Education and Training

Engage in continuing professional development by keeping up to date with nursing literature recent nursing research and new developments in nursing management education and practice and to attend staff study days as considered appropriate
Read Neurosurgery Papers
Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership
Provide supervision and assist in the development of knowledge skills and attitudes of staff and assigned students
Be familiar with the curriculum training programme for student nurses and be aware of the clinical experience required to meet the needs of the programme Participate in the assessment of student nurse proficiency in clinical nursing skills as part of his/her role as preceptor
Engage in performance review processes including personal development planning as appropriate

Personnel / Administrative

Exercise authority in the running of the assigned area(s) as deputised by the CNM2.
Work with Neurosurgery Consultants and Neurosurgery Staff
Provide the necessary co-ordination and deployment of nursing and support staff in designated area(s) of responsibility ensuring that skill mix takes account of fluctuating workloads and ensuring maximisation of available resources
Assess and monitor trends through collection and analysis of activity and data and keeping CNM2 and Senior Nursing Management informed of changing work patterns which may require increased resource allocation
Collaborate with the CNM2 in preparing implementing and evaluating budget and service plans for the clinical area
Co-operate in managing all resources - including nursing and non-nursing staff within an agreed budget
Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace
Assist in maintaining the necessary clinical and administrative records and reporting arrangements / contribute to quality assurance by assisting in data collection
Ensure that patient care equipment is maintained to an appropriate standard
Ensure compliance with legal requirements policies and procedures affecting service users staff and other hospital matters
Participate actively in the Nursing Management structure by acting up when required
Engage in IT developments as they apply to service user and service administration

Professional Knowledge & Experience
For example:
Demonstrate practitioner competence and professionalism
Demonstrate an awareness of current and emerging nursing strategies and policy in relation to the clinical / designated area
Demonstrate the ability to relate nursing research to nursing practice
Demonstrate an awareness of HR policies and procedures including disciplinary procedures
Demonstrate an awareness of relevant legislation and policy e.g. health and safety infection control etc
Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development
Demonstrate a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role

Organisation and Management Skills
For example:
Demonstrate the ability to plan and organise effectively
Demonstrate the ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks
Demonstrate an awareness of resource management and the importance of value for money
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in their approach to work

Building and Maintaining Relationships (including Team Skills and Leadership Potential)
For example:
Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
Adopts a collaborative approach to patient care by co-ordination of care / interventions and interdisciplinary team working
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build and maintain relationships. Fosters good professional work relationships between colleagues
Demonstrates the ability to lead on clinical practice

Commitment to providing a Quality Service
For example:
Demonstrates a strong commitment to the delivery of quality service

Display awareness and appreciation of the service user and the ability to empathise with and treat others with dignity and respect
Demonstrates integrity and ethical stance
Demonstrate motivation initiative and an innovative approach to job and service developments is flexible and open to change

Analysis Problem Solving and Decision-Making Skills
For example:
Demonstrates evidence-based decision-making using sound analytical and problem-solving ability
Shows sound professional judgement in decision-making
Takes an overview of complex problems before generating solutions; anticipates implications / consequences of different solutions
Uses a range of information sources and knows how to access relevant information to address issues.
Demonstrate resilience and composure in dealing with situations.

Communication Skills
For example:
Demonstrate strong communication skills - presents written information in a concise accurate and structured manner
Demonstrates the ability to influence others effectively
Anticipates and recognises the emotional reactions of others when delivering sensitive messages.
Ensure safe management and oversight of data and clinical information to deliver on data protection principles legislation and guidelines
Produce and compile reports for the Directorate Beaumont Hospital and internal/external stakeholders (e.g. Business Intelligence Unit for the HSE HIQA)
Will develop skills and proficiency in the acquisition maintenance and use of various types of patient data (in keeping with national legislation) in addition for different types of software/data processing systems (e.g. database) to manage the same

The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

Selection Criteria:
Selection criteria outline the qualifications skills knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post.
Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Professional Qualifications and Experience

Each candidate must at the latest date for receipt of completed applications for the post:

(a) Be registered or be eligible to be registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) An Bord Altranais Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann

AND

(b) Have a minimum 3 years post registration experience in an acute hospital environment of which 1 must be in the speciality or related area

AND

(c) Have the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability and clinical managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role

AND

(d) Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development at the appropriate level

2. Annual Registration

1 Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the relevant division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland ( An Bord Altranais Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann)

AND

2 Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC)

3. Age

The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public accordance with HR Circular 029/2018 all other appointees who have not already reached their retirement age before 26th December 2018 will have the choice to work beyond the age of 65 to age 70 if they so choose.
* Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70.

4. 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

5. Character

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character

Desirable Skills:

Management Leadership or Teaching Qualification
Previous clinical nurse manager experience
Completion of a recognised level 9 post graduate diploma in the Neurosciences Speciality

Further Information for Candidates:

The Hospital:
Management Unit: Enquiries Only to:

Name: Prof Donncha OBrien and Cam Salcedo
Title: Clinical Director and Directorate Nurse Manager
Email address: and
Telephone: and or internal extension 8337

If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/ Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointees re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012.

Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions where relevant will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/ Office/ Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position.