Candidate Clinical Nurse Specialist Neuro, Oncology

Purpose of the Role

The post of Neuro Oncology cCNS has a pivotal role in service planning, co-ordinating, and managing activity and resources within Neuro oncology.

The post holder will hold lead nursing responsibility for the care of children with neuro-oncology conditions, working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. In collaboration with the Neurosurgical and Neuro-oncology teams, the post holder will ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. They will provide strong nursing leadership, specialist expertise, professional advice, and support to optimise the management and care of this patient group.

Eligibility criteria, qualifications and experience

• Be a registered nurse on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by An Bord Altranais and Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be eligible to be so registered.
• Be registered in the division(s) of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) Register for which the application is being made or be entitled to be so registered.
  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 Neurosurgical or Oncology Nursing;
• 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.

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 CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is Sunday, 22nd of November 2026 by 23:45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs 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 Deirdre Hughes, Deirdre.Hughes@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – Evgeniya.Byvakina@childrenshealthireland.ie

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, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2027 for your information.

· 4th January 2027

· 8th February 2027

· 8th March 2027

· 5th April 2027

· 10th May 2027

· 14th June 2027

· 5th July 2027