Clinical Nurse Manager, ENT/airways Specialist

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of this post is to ensure safe, effective care for children with complex airway needs- supporting timely inpatient care and early discharge, preventing hospital admissions and co-ordinating care across hospital and community services. The CNS will work closely with Paediatric consultants and multidisciplinary teams to maintain continuity across settings.

The CNS will support and provide training to parents, carers, staff, students and other healthcare professionals on airway management, suctioning, emergency procedures and equipment use empowering families and improving patient safety.

The CNS will contribute to respiratory clinics, participate in research trials and help build policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines for paediatric airway patients. The CNS will be a key point of contact for families with tracheostomies and will work in collaboration with the respiratory team to advocate for each child’s individual needs ensuring, that all clinical requirements are appropriately met, supporting management at home.

In carrying out these duties, confidentiality surrounding the child’s admission and treatment must be maintained at all times.

Eligibility criteria, qualifications and experience

• Are registered in the General/ Children’s Division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) or entitled to be so registered.
• Have at least 5 years post registration experience of which 2 must be in the speciality of Acute Medical/Surgical or Day Services.
• Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role;
• 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 ENT nursing 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 ENT nursing care and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed (2008).
• Candidates must demonstrate evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibility within his/her scope of practice.

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 Thursday, 12th of November2026 at 11:45pm.

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 Fiona O’Riordan CNM3 fionaoriordan@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, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new 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:

· 18th January 2027

· 8th February 2027

· 8th March 2027

· 5th April 2027

· 10th May 2027

· 14th June 2027

· 5th July 2027