Patient Navigator For The National Childhood Cancer Services [aligned To CNM / Senior HSCP Grade

Purpose of the Role:

Childhood cancer is a devastating diagnosis for families, requiring complex medical care and emotional support. A Patient Navigator would serve as a dedicated guide, providing support, education, and coordination of services throughout the cancer journey to the families of children, adolescents and young adults.

In collaboration with the MDT and relevant stakeholders, the post will support the patient journey, enhance clinical outcomes, and optimise healthcare resource utilisation. The post holder will contribute to strategic and operational team decision-making to ensure the consistent delivery and continued development of high-quality, outcome-driven patient care.

Essential Criteria:

· Qualification as a clinical health, or health and social care professional with professional registration as appropriate

· 5 years’ fulltime post-qualification experience working in a relevant healthcare setting (acute childhood cancer services)

· Demonstrated experience of working in partnership with clinicians, patients and caregivers to improve care outcomes.

· Demonstrated experience of leadership and innovation for transforming care and service delivery in role.

· Knowledge of relevant government policy supporting children and families affected by childhood cancer

How to Apply & Informal Enquiries:

* 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, 25th May 2025by 11.45 pm. 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 Fionna Brennan, Director of Nursing, fionna.brennan@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Team recruitment@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.

So that the Onboarding team can confirm your start date, you will need to ensure that your mandatory training is completed at least 7 days prior to your commencement date.

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 2025.

• July 14th
• August 11th
• September 1st
• September 15th
• October 13th
• November 10th
• December 15th