Clinical Nurse Manager 2, Dublin Pike

Overview Post Title:

Clinical Nurse Manager II (CNM II)– St Anne’s Ward ENT Post Status:

Permanent

Department:

NeuroCent Directorate, Beaumont Hospital Location:

Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9

Reports to:

Directorate Nurse Manager (DNM) and Clinical Nurse Manager 3 Salary:

Appointment will be made on CNM II Pay scale at a point in line with Government pay policy€ 62, 078 - 78, 443 Hours of work:

37.5 hours/week Closing Date:

25/05/2026 @ 12:00pm

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

Role Summary

The Neurosciences Department at Beaumont Hospital is home to head and neck oncology and ENT (ear, nose, and throat) services, which are the core specialities for St. Anne’s ward. It is a 19 bed ward, which specialises in ENT, head and neck oncology, cochlear implantation and radiation oncology. The ward supports the needs of patients requiring elective and emergency surgery and work closely with plastic surgery teams in the area of head and neck reconstruction.St.Anne’s Ward is currently recruiting a Clinical Nurse Manager 2. This is an exciting career and developmental opportunity for experienced registered nurses who are either currently working, or have previous experience, in staff nurse or CNM roles in clinical areas that care for the needs of ENT and head and neck oncology patients. Always a role model, the expectation of this role is to ensure a visible and accessible senior nursing presence is maintained in clinical practice, that care delivery is promoted to the highest standard, that team members are supported to reach their full potential, and you will support endeavours to facilitate innovation.Successful candidates will support the CNM 3 and the Directorate Nurse Manager (DNM) in achieving organisational objectives, maintaining a compassionate focus on care delivery, and in identifying opportunities for improvements to the service. You will receive support and mentorship from our existing senior clinical and management teams and will have the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills through attendance of study days, conferences, post graduate study, and supporting quality improvement programmes.

Responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities:

Professional / Clinical

Manage patient care to ensure the highest professional standards using an evidence based, care planning approach

Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership

Be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, delivery and review of service user care by all staff in designated area(s)

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:

Professional Clinical Guidelines

National and Area Health Service Executive (HSE) guidelines

Local policies, protocols and guidelines

Current legislation

Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post

Participate in teams / meetings / committees as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members

Facilitate co-ordination, co-operation and liaison across healthcare teams and programmes

Collaborate with service users, family, carers and other staff in treatment / care planning and in the provision of support and advice

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

Ensure that service users and others are treated with dignity and respect

Maintain nursing records in accordance with local service and professional standards

Adhere to and contribute to the development and maintenance of nursing standards, protocols, and guidelines consistent with the highest standards of patient care

Evaluate and manage the implementation of best practice policy and procedures e.g. admission and discharge procedures, control and usage of stocks and equipment, grievance and disciplinary procedures

Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation

In consultation with CNM3 and other disciplines, implement and assess quality management programmes

Participate in clinical audit as required

Initiate and participate in research studies as appropriate

Devise and implement Health Promotion Programmes for service users as relevant to the post

Operate within the scope of practice - seek advice and assistance from their manager with any cases or issues that prove to be beyond the scope of their professional competence in line with principles of best practice and clinical governance

Health and Safety

Ensure that effective safety procedures are developed and managed to comply with statutory obligations, in conjunction with relevant staff e.g. health and safety procedures, emergency procedures

Observe, report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to staff and/or service user care or wellbeing / may be inhibiting the efficient provision of care

Adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area of responsibility

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.

Ensure completion of incident / near miss forms / clinical risk reporting

Adhere to department policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied for the fulfilment of duty

Liaise with other relevant staff e.g. CNS Infection Control

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

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 identification, development and delivery of induction, education, training and development programmes for nursing and non-nursing staff

Provide support and supportive supervision to different levels of registered nurse and front-line staff where appropriate

Supervise and assess student nurses and foster a clinical learning environment

Engage in the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate

Management

Exercise authority in the running of the assigned area(s) as deputised by the CNM3

Provide the necessary supervision, co-ordination and deployment of nursing and support staff to ensure the optimum delivery of care in the designated area(s)

Manage communication at ward and departmental level and facilitate team building

Provide staff leadership and motivation which is conducive to good working relations and work performance

Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace

Formulate, implement and evaluate service plans and budgets in co-operation with the wider healthcare team

Manage all resources efficiently and effectively within agreed budget

Lead on practice development within the clinical area

Lead and implement change

Promote, facilitate and participate in the development of nursing policies and procedures. Monitor as appropriate and lead on proactive improvement

Contribute to the formulation, development and implementation of policies and procedures at area and hospital level

Ensure compliance with legal requirements, policies and procedures affecting service users, staff and other hospital matters

Manage and promote liaisons with internal / external bodies as appropriate e.g. intra-hospital service and the community

Actively participate in the Nursing Management structure by acting up when required

Maintain all necessary clinical and administrative records and reporting arrangements

Engage in IT developments as they apply to service user and service administration

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.

Qualifications Skills, Competencies and Knowledge

The candidate must demonstrate: