Simulation Healthcare Commissioning Coordinator

Purpose of the role

The purpose of this post is to support the CHI Director of Simulation in the use of simulation to test systems, processes and infrastructure of NCHI. The role will lead, coordinate and evaluate the simulation components of the NCHI commissioning phase as part of the Trial Runs programme, ensuring that simulation activities directly inform system improvement and patient safety readiness. The role will be embedded in CHI’s simulation activities withing the commissioning programme for NCHI, supporting the design and delivery of translational simulations that test new pathways, teams and technologies, support data collection and analysis, and contribute to research on commissioning and safety.

This role aims to build technical mastery in simulation-based commissioning and strategic leadership capability to advance simulation in CHI.

Essential Criteria

• Nursing, HSCP or NCHD background.
• A minimum of 4 years post-qualification.
• Simulation and/or health professions education experience needed.
• Registered with CORU/NMBI/IMC as appropriate.

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 5th March 2026 by 5 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 Dr Dani Hall, at dani.hall@childrenshealthireland.ie 083 132 8810

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – Taurai Machuwe at Taurai.machuwe@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 2026 for your information.

· May 11th, 2026

· June 8th, 2026

· July 6th, 2026