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SIVUH welcomes applications for the post of Consultant Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon aligned to the Surgical Hub located at CUH. This is an exciting opportunity to join the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital and Cork University Hospital on a Public only Consultant Contract 2023. This is a permanent full time post across 2 University Hospital locations. Please view the attached job description to learn more on this exciting role.
Support Worker
Applications are invited for the following posts SUPPORT WORKERS Ref: 97965 Casual Relief hours up to 78 hours per fortnight Children Respite /Adult Services Locations: Ballinhassig / Bandon / Upton / Innishannon and West Cork areas The Role Support Workers provide a key supportive role for individuals supported by the Service. This role comprises of two main elements. Firstly the Support Worker is responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes supporting individuals with their meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being, to the extent required by the individual. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support People who use the Service with the Implementation of their Individual Plans and the achievement of associated outcomes and critically, to support People who use the Service in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking. The successful candidate may be required to be a key worker and develop and review individual plans. The Candidate The successful candidates must It is essential that all candidates have adequate immunity against Hepatitis B as per Immunisation Guidelines for Ireland 2008 Reporting to: Social Care Leader in the community and residential setting and through the Line Manager structure to the Area Manager, or other authorised person as the Employing Authority may designate. Salary Scale: €34,536 - €47,954 including 1 LSI per annum (1/2/26 Department of Health Consolidated Scales). Part-Time hours will be paid pro-rata to a full-time post * Successful candidates are required to submit all documentary evidence outlining any relevant experience within 3 months of starting date. Failure to do so will mean that any incremental credit due now will only be paid from date of submission of documents. Informal Enquiries to Lorraine Cahill, Area Manager Tel: +353 86 0438809; Or Carolann Corkery, Area Manager, Tel: +353 87 4859726; Or Marie O’Mahony, Children’s Respite Manager, Tel: +353 87 6609476 Human Resources Department, Human Resources Department, e-mail Human Resources Department, e-mail RecruitmentSouth@corlann.ie Closing date: Sunday 14th June 2026 Applications should be made using the Apply link below Corlann South is an equal opportunities employer INDS
Senior Psychologist
Applications are invited for the following post Senior Psychologists (2 posts) – Ref: 97954 Permanent Full-Time 35 hours per week Children’s Disability Network Team 7 – East Cork City based in Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork. & Temporary Part-Time (0.7 wte - 49 hours per week) for one year Children’s Disability Network Team 7 – East Cork City based in Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork. JOB SUMMARY These two posts are Children’s Disability Networks 7 East Cork City based in Carrigtwohill The post holders will be working as part of an interdisciplinary team providing supports to children and young people, 0-18yrs and their families. The criteria for CNDT is children with complex needs arising from a disability, where those needs require the support of an interdisciplinary disability team. This might include children with intellectual, physical, sensory disability, Autism and children at risk of or query developmental delay. These teams are under the national model of service provision “Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People” lead by the HSE. The successful candidate will be employed by the Corlann South Services (formally Brothers of Charity). Assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions are provided in the context of an interdisciplinary team. The CDNT aims to maximise the child/ young adult’s full potential and works within the context of the family and community, empowering and supporting parents/care givers and family members . The Candidate: Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc Candidates must have professional qualification as per the Department of Health guidelines See job description for full criteria. Have a university degree or diploma (QQI Level 8 equivalent) obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject, AND Have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology OR An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health. AND Applicants must have at least five years satisfactory post-graduate experience in the area of professional psychology, no more than three years of which was spent in gaining the post-graduate professional qualification and no less than two years full-time spent in post-qualification experience as a professional psychologist. Years in excess of the permitted three years for completion of the post-graduate training or time not worked will not be taken into consideration when assessing the five years’ experience requirement. Driving Licence Must have a full driving license and means of transport which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads. 3. Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants recruited between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. 4. Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service 5. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Salary Scale: €99,488 - €116,942 including 2 LSI’s (DOH Consolidated Scales 1/2/26)per annum and pro-rata for part-time role * Successful candidates are required to submit all documentary evidence outlining any relevant experience within 3 months of starting date. Failure to do so will mean that any incremental credit due now will only be paid from date of submission of documents. Reporting to: Children’s Disability Network Manager. The Head of Discipline will provide clinical supervision. Informal enquiries to: Roz Fitzgerald, Children’s Disability Network Manager, CDNT Network 7. Tel: +353 87 1140743 (e-mail: Cdnt7manager@corlann.ie Or Dr. Mark Quinn, Head of Psychology Department, Tel: +353 21 4556200, e-mail: mark.quinn@corlann.ie The closing date for receipt of all applications is: Sunday 7th June 2026 A panel may be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled Applications should be made online using the ‘Apply’ Link Below The Corlann Service is an equal opportunities employer INDS
Staff Nurse / Enhanced
STAFF NURSE / ENHANCED NURSE (DAY/NIGHTS) - Ref: 97935 Permanent Full-Time / Part-Time / Casual Relief Location: Residential & Day Services Cork City & suburbs and St. Patrick’s Upton (Innishannon) A panel will be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Staff Nurse / Enhanced Nurse appointments (including part-time relief posts) within our Cork City and Upton (Innishannon) Co. Cork Services will be made over the next 12 months. The Role To support adults with and intellectual disability and autism in high support settings in line with person centred practice and human rights principles. The person appointed will be very flexible in their approach to service provision and have the ability to work both on their own initiative and as a member of a team. He/she will be required to take an active part in ensuring that their day-to-day work reflects the ethos and vision of the Corlann Service and that the needs of the men and women in the service are being met by them as directed. The Candidate Professional Qualifications, Experience etc. Eligible applicants will be those who are on the closing date for the competition : Be registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)(An Bord Altranais), Candidates must hold a recognised nursing qualification—RNID, RGN, or RPN—as an essential requirement for this post. Candidates must possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and professional capacity—both clinical and administrative—to perform all duties of the post to a high standard. On appointment, practitioners are required to maintain active annual registration on the Register of Nurses and Midwives with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) [An Bord Altranais). This registration must remain current for the duration of employment. A Full clean Manual driving license which requires you to drive a manual Vehicle on Irish roads is an essential Requirement. Have a suitable standard of professional attainments AND Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office) Be computer literate including proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge and proficiency of using information systems. Candidate must show a willingness maintain and improve their knowledge, skills and competence through continuing professional development (CPD). Experience 2. Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants recruited between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. 3. Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the role and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 4. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Salary Scale: Department of Health Consolidated scales (1/2/26) and depending on grade Staff Nurse: €37,788 - €56,032 per annum ( Pro-rata for part-time hours) Enhanced Nurse: €44,811 - €57,846 per annum ( Pro-rata for part-time hours) * Successful candidates are required to submit all documentary evidence outlining any relevant experience within 3 months of starting date. Failure to do so will mean that any incremental credit due now will only be paid from date of submission of documents. Informal Enquiries to: Claire McNally, Sector Manager, Tel: +353 87 9654489 (e-mail: Claire.Mcnally1@corlann.ie ) Or Sinead Murphy, Area Manager, Tel: +353 87 3584590 (e-mail: sinead.murphy@corlann.ie ) Closing Date: Sunday 31st May 2026 Applications should be made using the Apply link below Corlann South is an equal opportunities employer INDSP
Registrar In Paediatric Medicine
The successful candidate will be required to commence on Monday 13th July 2026. Further information regarding Cork University Hospitals Group can be found on: https://www.cuh.hse.ie/ Cork University Hospital is the largest statutory / Health Service Executive (HSE) hospital in Ireland and the only Model 4 hospital in the state with all acute surgical and medical specialities integrated on the same campus (Adults, Paediatrics, Maternity and Mental Health). It is consistently one of the busiest Model 4 hospitals in Ireland, and aspires to be one of the best. Cork University Hospital (CUH) is a regional centre for secondary and tertiary care for the catchment area of HSE South, and also provides a number of supra-regional services in a range of specialities to the entire southern one third of Ireland, spanning 3 other RHA areas. https://about.hse.ie/our-work/hse-health-regions/ At a national level, CUH is one of two designated Level 1 trauma centres in the country, one of two 24/7 neurosurgical and stroke thrombectomy centres, one of five 24/7 PPCI centres, one of four cardiothoracic surgical centres, one of two comprehensive coagulation & haemophilia centres, a cystic fibrosis centre, and one of eight (NCCP) Cancer Centres, the only one with all tumour pathways, diagnostics, modalities and treatments under one provider. 98% of children cared for by CUH receive all their care in Cork. Cork University Hospitals Group (CUHG) is the HSE statutory acute hospital provider for Cork (the largest county in Ireland, and its second largest city). The group comprises 3 acute hospitals, Cork University Hospital Wilton (Model 4), Mallow General Hospital (Model 2) and Bantry General Hospital. University College Cork is the academic partner of the South-South West Hospital Group. Cork University Hospital has very strong relationships with each of the five schools within the College of Medicine and Health. CUH Group has over 5000 staff across its various sites, and is the primary teaching hospital for University College Cork, simultaneously delivering the largest number of academic clinical placements and the largest number of clinical research trials of any hospital in Ireland.
Speech And Language Therapist, Staff Grade
Title of Post: Speech & Language Therapist, Staff Grade, HSE South West (Cork & Kerry)- Supplementary Campaign Candidates who are graduating in 2026 are eligible to apply for this campaign. Location of Post: HSE South West (Cork & Kerry) Individual sites / location will be indicated at expression of interest stage to panel members for each individual job. The role of Speech & Language Therapist Staff Grade is a key role in both community and acute health services in Ireland. Speech & Language Therapy services take place in both community and acute settings throughout the HSE. A panel may be formed for the HSE South West Health Region (Cork & Kerry) as a result of this campaign for Speech & Language Therapist, Staff Grade from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Details of Service: The person appointed to the post will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering a coordinated approach to client care. They will be required to work as a key worker for particular cases. Please note more post specific information will be provided to candidates at the ‘expression of interest’ stage of the recruitment process. Purpose of Post: To provide a high quality speech and language therapy service to the designated client group(s). Can I apply for the new supplementary campaign? Existing panel members are unable to apply for supplementary campaigns. However, if you wish to be considered as an applicant for the new supplementary campaign (SLTBG97921) you do have the option of removing yourself from the existing panel and re-applying for the new campaign. To remove yourself from the existing panel, you will need to email your request to Sinead.Daly@hse.ie before the closing date of the new supplementary campaign i.e. by 12 noon 4th June 2026 Candidate Support Whether you are an existing employee exploring new opportunities or you are considering joining the HSE for the first time, we’re delighted to support you through the process. To help you along your journey, you will find resources on https://careerhub.hse.ie/ to make the process as clear and straightforward as possible.
Staff Nurse, Theatre Recovery, & Surgical Hub, University Hospital
Cork University Hospital (CUH) is a model 4, tertiary referral centre and large university teaching hospital managed by the HSE South, West Region - Integrated Health Area (IHA) Cork South and West. CUH is the tertiary referral centre for the HSE Southern Region, and the supra regional area of Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny. CUH therefore acts as a regional centre for secondary and tertiary care for the catchment population of approx. 550,000 served by the HSE Southern area and a supra-regional centre for a total a population of 1.1 million. The Regions academic partner is University College Cork (UCC) and it serves as one of two major trauma centres for Ireland. The hospital is one of two designated Level 1 trauma centres‡ in the country, one of two 24 hours, seven days a week neurosurgical and stroke thrombectomy centres, one of five 24 hours, seven days a week primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) centres, one of four cardiothoracic surgical centres, one of two comprehensive coagulation and haemophilia centres, and a cystic fibrosis centre. CUH is also one of eight cancer centres aligned with the HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP). CUH has approximately 800 beds, with further expansion of services planned. The services provided in CUH include all major medical specialities, a range of surgical specialities, emergency care, a category 3 or speciality 3(s) intensive care, a wide range of diagnostic services and outpatient care. The hospital currently employs approximately 4,900 (WTE) staff of multiple professions. CUH has very strong relationships with each of the six schools within the Science Faculty of UCC and this is a key area for future development to maximise the opportunities for both the service and academia. Health Region Implementation Central to the Sláintecare vision is the reorganisation of the HSE into six new health regions, in turn divided for operational purposes into a number of Integrated Health Areas, and a revised national structure which supports this model. The 3 IHA in the HSE South West are Cork South and West, Cork North and East and Kerry. CUH sits within Integrated Health Area (IHA) Cork South and West. The new regional structures will provide the organisational and aligned corporate and clinical governance arrangements to enable population-based planning, management, and delivery of integrated care for people within a region. These new arrangements aim to improve the health service’s ability to deliver timely integrated care to patients and service users, care that is planned and funded in line with their needs at regional and local level. The primary objective of this reform is to help deliver universal and integrated care for people, providing them with timely access to the care they need, when they need it. This will help to ensure that the needs of people are prioritised by promoting a culture that seeks to continuously improve the access to, and quality of, health and social care services. This will be achieved by refining processes and minimising structural barriers to integrated care thereby increasing productivity and the consistency, effectiveness, and efficiency of services. The structure and associated functions of the Health Regions are evolving in line with the implementation of the Health Regions programme to achieve a clinically led, professionally managed, integrated governance structure which will result in: An integrated approach to management, governance and service delivery across hospital-based and community-based services • The delivery of high-quality and safe services • Regional and national consistency in quality and standards of care • High standards in clinical aspects of governance • Sustainable quality assurance and improvement • Bringing decision making closer to the point of care with increased responsiveness • More streamlined care pathways for patients within and across specialties, organisations and functions • Clarity of responsibility and accountability for all staff • Integrated planning and delivery of services across the pathway of care • Optimisation of resources across the region with an increasing focus on productivity in the public interest. Theatre Complex and Surgical Hub The Theatre Complex and Surgical Hub in CUH will ensure the provision of elective and emergency surgical procedures in the specialist theatre environments of Cardiothoracic, General, Vascular, Orthopaedic, Neurosurgery, Pancreatic, Colorectal, Plastics, Trauma, Urology, Renal, Hepatobiliary, Gynaecology and day procedures for adults and children. The Theatre Complex works on a 24/7 basis. There are a total of 13 theatres and 15 recovery bays. The Surgical Hub at Cork University Hospital (CUH) will be a dedicated facility designed to enhance day-case surgery and ambulatory capacity, addressing public waiting lists in advance of the development of regional elective hospitals. It will be located on the CUH campus, a Model 4 hospital, and will operate under the governance of CUH’s surgical/perioperative directorate. The post holder will work across all relevant areas of the CUH campus including the Theatre Complex and Surgical Hub. Purpose of the Post The Staff Nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to the highest professional and ethical standards within the model of nursing care practiced in the relevant care setting. The staff nurse will provide holistic, person centred care, promoting optimum independence and enhancing the quality of life for service users. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Marie Horgan, CNM3, Theatre and Surgical Hub, email: Marie.Horgan2@hse.ie Contact No: 087 4403474 for further information about the role Contact Tamara Broderick- People Resourcing, email tamara.broderick@hse.i e – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
Staff Nurse, Theatre And Surgical Hub, University Hospital
Cork University Hospital (CUH) is a model 4, tertiary referral centre and large university teaching hospital managed by the HSE South, West Region - Integrated Health Area (IHA), Cork South and West. CUH is the tertiary referral centre for the HSE Southern Region, and the supra-regional area of Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny. CUH therefore acts as a regional centre for secondary and tertiary care for the catchment population of approx 550,000 served by the HSE Southern area and a supra-regional centre for a total population of 1.1 million. The Regions academic partner is University College Cork (UCC), and it serves as one of two major trauma centres for Ireland. The hospital is one of two designated Level 1 trauma centres‡ in the country, one of two 24 hours, seven days a week neurosurgical and stroke thrombectomy centres, one of five 24 hours, seven days a week primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) centres, one of four cardiothoracic surgical centres, one of two comprehensive coagulation and haemophilia centres, and a cystic fibrosis centre. CUH is also one of eight cancer centres aligned with the HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP). CUH has approximately 800 beds, with further expansion of services planned. The services provided in CUH include all major medical specialities, a range of surgical specialities, emergency care, a category 3 or speciality 3(s) intensive care, a wide range of diagnostic services and outpatient care. The hospital currently employs approximately 4,900 (WTE) staff of multiple professions. CUH has very strong relationships with each of the six schools within the Science Faculty of UCC, and this is a key area for future development to maximise the opportunities for both the service and academia. Health Region Implementation Central to the Sláintecare vision is the reorganisation of the HSE into six new health regions, in turn divided for operational purposes into a number of Integrated Health Areas, and a revised national structure which supports this model. The 3 IHA in the HSE South West are Cork South and West, Cork North and East and Kerry. CUH sits within Integrated Health Area (IHA) Cork South and West. The new regional structures will provide the organisational and aligned corporate and clinical governance arrangements to enable population-based planning, management, and delivery of integrated care for people within a region. These new arrangements aim to improve the health service’s ability to deliver timely integrated care to patients and service users, care that is planned and funded in line with their needs at regional and local level. The primary objective of this reform is to help deliver universal and integrated care for people, providing them with timely access to the care they need, when they need it. This will help to ensure that the needs of people are prioritised by promoting a culture that seeks to continuously improve the access to, and quality of, health and social care services. This will be achieved by refining processes and minimising structural barriers to integrated care thereby increasing productivity and the consistency, effectiveness, and efficiency of services. The structure and associated functions of the Health Regions are evolving in line with the implementation of the Health Regions programme to achieve a clinically led, professionally managed, integrated governance structure which will result in: An integrated approach to management, governance and service delivery across hospital-based and community-based services • The delivery of high-quality and safe services • Regional and national consistency in quality and standards of care • High standards in clinical aspects of governance • Sustainable quality assurance and improvement • Bringing decision making closer to the point of care with increased responsiveness • More streamlined care pathways for patients within and across specialties, organisations and functions • Clarity of responsibility and accountability for all staff • Integrated planning and delivery of services across the pathway of care • Optimisation of resources across the region with an increasing focus on productivity in the public interest. Theatre Complex and Surgical Hub The Theatre Complex and Surgical Hub in CUH will ensure the provision of elective and emergency surgical procedures in the specialist theatre environments of Cardiothoracic, General, Vascular, Orthopaedic, Neurosurgery, Pancreatic, Colorectal, Plastics, Trauma, Urology, Renal, Hepatobiliary, Gynaecology and day procedures for adults and children. The Theatre Complex works on a 24/7 basis. There are a total of 13 theatres and 15 recovery bays. The Surgical Hub at Cork University Hospital (CUH) will be a dedicated facility designed to enhance day-case surgery and ambulatory capacity, addressing public waiting lists in advance of the development of regional elective hospitals. It will be located on the CUH campus, a Model 4 hospital, and will operate under the governance of CUH’s surgical/perioperative directorate. The post holder will work across all relevant areas of the CUH campus including the Theatre Complex and Surgical Hub. Purpose of the Post The Staff Nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to the highest professional and ethical standards within the model of nursing care practiced in the relevant care setting. The staff nurse will provide holistic, person centred care, promoting optimum independence and enhancing the quality of life for service users. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Marie Horgan, CNM3, Theatre and Surgical Hub, email: Marie.Horgan2@hse.ie Contact No: 087 4403474 for further information about the role Contact Tamara Broderick- People Resourcing, tamara.broderick@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Oral Chemotherapy, University Hospital
Details of Service Cork University Hospital (CUH) has approximately 800 beds and this will increase further to 1,000 beds on completion of the transfer of additional services to the CUH campus. CUH currently employs approximately 4,571 (WTE) staff of multiple professions and is the primary teaching hospital for the Faculty of Health and Science in University College Cork (UCC). UCC is the Academic partner of the South/South West Hospital Group. CUH has very strong relationships with each of the six schools within the Science Faculty of UCC and this is a key area for future development to maximise the opportunities for both the service and academia. CUH is a Major Trauma Centre for the Republic of Ireland due to the wide range of specialties delivered by the hospital – including Neurosciences, Cardiac Services, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Renal, Internal Medicine, Vascular, Ophthalmology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Maxillary-Facial, Paediatrics, Intensive Care, Oncology, Haematology, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Neonatology and Emergency Medicine. CUH is the tertiary referral centre for the HSE Southern area, and the supra regional area of Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny. CUH therefore acts as a regional centre for secondary and tertiary care for the catchment population of approx. 550,000 served by the HSE Southern area and a supra-regional centre for a total a population of 1.1 million. Six Health Regions have been established within the HSE, on the basis of the geographical boundaries agreed by the Government in July 2019 and they will be operational from 2024. Each Health Region will be tasked with population specific planning resourcing and delivery of health and social care services for the needs of its unique population. This will result in improved accountability and governance in terms of finance and performance, while also bringing decision-making closer to the frontline. Health Regions will enable and empower staff to provide services that are: • Integrated, locally planned and delivered • Easier to access and navigate • Available closer to home Health Regions are geographically based units with clearly defined populations. They align community and hospital services within specific areas. The HSE will retain a strong but leaner central organisation, with more service provision developed at a local level. The HSE South West health region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services in Cork and Kerry. HSE South West includes all hospital and community healthcare services in the region. This includes: • South / South West Hospital Group S/SWHG • Cork Kerry Community Healthcare CKCH The Department of Population and Public Health is also now aligned with this health region Services in the South West health region: HSE Services working within this region include: • Acute Hospitals • Primary care services • Community services • Social care services • Health and social care professionals • Voluntary sector services South / South West Hospital Group and Cork Kerry Community Healthcare became part of HSE South West health region on 3rd March 2025 and the transition to the new structures will continue throughout 2026. CUH is one of the nine designated cancer centres of the HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP). We provide cancer services predominantly to people who live in the counties of Cork, Kerry, South Tipperary, West Waterford and South East Limerick. Our cancer services include Rapid Access Clinics for Breast, Lung, Prostate and Colorectal Services; Surgical Cancer Treatments; Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Haematology Oncology Consultation; Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy treatments; Palliative Care and Psycho-oncology services. The Oncology Department in CUH has provided Oral Chemotherapy to patients for many years. Treating patients with Oral Anticancer Medication (OAM) is a complex, multistep, multidisciplinary process, including the decision to treat, prescribing, dispensing and management of a patient on these medications. The OAM care model will see more patients move from a day-case hospital admission for treatment to a self-administered SACT model. It is estimated that the number of patients receiving oral SACT for the treatment of cancer will increase by 42-48% between 2015 and 2025 (NCCP). The population of adults with cancer that are prescribed OAM continues to grow rapidly. There are over nine thousand patients seen between physical and virtual appointments in this service annually. The OAM service will be coordinated within a nurse-led clinic. The prognosis for patients prescribed OAM is better when cared for within a specialist Oral Clinic service rather than a general day unit. As an influential member of the MDT, the CNS Oral Chemotherapy is fundamental to the delivery of this service. Purpose of the Post The CNS post holder will deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008. Caseload The CNS will focus initially on the following service user groups: Adults aged 16 and over. The concepts are: o Clinical Focus (Direct and Indirect Care) o Service user/client Advocacy o Education and Training o Audit and Research o Consultancy (including leadership in clinical practice) The Clinical Nurse Specialist (Oral Chemotherapy) will manage and coordinate both inpatient and outpatient care for patients presenting under the Oncology Service. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Jane Shanahan –Assistant Director of Nursing, Jane.shanahan@hse.ie /087 3841436 - for further information about the role Contact Tamara Broderick- People Resourcing, tamara.broderick@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
Clinical Nurse Manager, Cancer Services, University Hospital
Details of Service Cork University Hospital (CUH) has approximately 800 beds and this will increase further to 1,000 beds on completion of the transfer of additional services to the CUH campus. CUH currently employs approximately 4,571 (WTE) staff of multiple professions and is the primary teaching hospital for the Faculty of Health and Science in University College Cork (UCC). UCC is the Academic partner of the South/South West Hospital Group. CUH has very strong relationships with each of the six schools within the Science Faculty of UCC and this is a key area for future development to maximise the opportunities for both the service and academia. CUH is a recommended Major Trauma Centre for the Republic of Ireland due to the wide range of specialties delivered by the hospital – including Neurosciences, Cardiac Services, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Renal, Internal Medicine, Vascular, Ophthalmology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Maxillary-Facial, Paediatrics, Intensive Care, Oncology, Haematology, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Neonatology and Emergency Medicine. CUH is the tertiary referral centre for the HSE Southern area, and the supra regional area of Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny. CUH therefore acts as a regional centre for secondary and tertiary care for the catchment population of approx. 550,000 served by the HSE Southern area and a supra-regional centre for a total a population of 1.2 million. Six Health Regions have been established within the HSE, on the basis of the geographical boundaries agreed by the Government in July 2019 and they will be operational from 2024. Each Health Region will be tasked with population specific planning resourcing and delivery of health and social care services for the needs of its unique population. This will result in improved accountability and governance in terms of finance and performance, while also bringing decision-making closer to the frontline. Health Regions will enable and empower staff to provide services that are: • Integrated, locally planned and delivered • Easier to access and navigate • Available closer to home Health Regions are geographically-based units with clearly defined populations. They align community and hospital services within specific areas. The HSE will retain a strong but leaner central organisation, with more service provision developed at a local level. The HSE South West health region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services in Cork and Kerry. HSE South West includes all hospital and community healthcare services in the region. This includes: • South / South West Hospital Group S/SWHG • Cork Kerry Community Healthcare CKCH • Midlands Louth Meath Community Health Organisation • Community Healthcare Organisation Dublin North City and County The Department of Population and Public Health is also now aligned with this health region Services in the South West health region: HSE Services working within this region include: • Acute Hospitals • Primary care services • Community services • Social care services • Health and social care professionals • Voluntary sector services South / South West Hospital Group and Cork Kerry Community Healthcare will become part of HSE South West health region from 3rd March 2025. Purpose of the Post The CNM3 Cancer Services will help provide seamless care for all patients who access the service. The post holder plays a pivotal role within a multidisciplinary team and plays a central role in the management of activities, planning, co-ordinating and evaluation of cancer services for patients and their families and is responsible for contributing to the maintenance of the cancer database within the hospital. The CNM3 Cancer Services will communicate, negotiate and represent the patient's values with other professionals within the multidisciplinary team e.g. GPs and Public Health Nurses and will help patients obtain optimal treatment taking into account their special needs. The post holder will identify new and existing services to ensure delivery of a patient focused service and is responsible for maintaining links with the Nurse Specialists, Business Managers for Oncology and Surgery and other professionals in all referring hospitals. They will attend multidisciplinary meetings, where appropriate, and ensure that patient treatment plans are initiated and implemented in a seamless manner. The post holder will have a pivotal role in service planning, development, implementation, co-coordination and management of activity and resources within the Cancer Service. The CNM 3‘s responsibilities include: overseeing the quality of nursing care, the development and implementation of policy and procedures, the monitoring of activity and the delivery of agreed levels of service for the designated areas. The CNM3 plays a key role in providing clinical and professional leadership and promoting the values of the organisation, the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) and HIQA standards. In fulfilling their role, the post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team for cancer care and will be responsible for leading and working with internal and external stakeholders to deliver the cancer strategy. Designated Cancer Care Centre CUH is one of the nine designated cancer centres of the HSE National Cancer Care Programme (NCCP) and one of two centres in the southern region. We provide cancer services predominantly to people who live in the counties of Cork, Kerry, South Tipperary, West Waterford and South East Limerick. Our cancer services include Rapid Access Clinics, Cancer Diagnostics, Surgical Cancer Treatments, Haematology Oncology, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, Psycho-oncology and Cancer Trials. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Jane Shanahan– Assistant Director of Nursing, jane.shanahan@hse.ie 087 3841436 - for further information about the role Contact Tamara Broderick- Recruitment Function, tamara.broderick@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
