Overview
Confined Competition - Internal Applicants Only
Post Title:
Specialised Clinical Nurse Manager II (CNM II) – Surgical Pre Assessment
Post Status:
Specified Purpose 3-4 months initially
Department
NeuroCent Directorate, Beaumont Hospital
Location:
Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9
Reports to:
Directorate Nurse Manager (DNM), Consultant Lead
Salary:
Appointment will be made on CNM II Pay scale (€60,854 - €76,897) at a point in line with Government pay policy
Hours of work:
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Closing Date:
Friday 1st of August 2025 @ 12noon
Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.
Role Summary
Clinical Nurse Managers provide visible, accessible nursing leadership through a variety of contexts and settings through role modelling, critical thinking, multi-professional collaboration, and service improvement. This CNM II role will be based in the neurosurgical pre-assessment service and will ensure that there is strong nursing oversight and coordination of pre-assessment activities including, but not limited to, pre-operative nursing assessment, coordination and (where appropriate) completion of key diagnostics/investigations, maintaining good networks with key stakeholders (anaesthetists, consultant surgeons, registered nurses of all grades, business manager, bookings administration team, patients and families), and service improvement. This specified purpose contract is a great opportunity for aspiring leaders and/or nurse specialists and for those candidates who are interested in developing more autonomous practice skills. You will receive support from your line manager and members of the multidisciplinary team (e.g. anaesthetics, neurosurgical consultants, nurse specialists, advanced nurse practitioners).
Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities The Clinical Nurse Manager 2 will:
Professional / Clinical • Manage patient care to ensure the highest professional standards using an evidence based, care planning approach• Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership• Be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, delivery and review of service user care by all staff in designated area(s)• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to service users according to the Code of Professional Conduct as laid down by the Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing Midwifery Board Ireland) and Professional Clinical Guidelines• Practice nursing according to:
o Professional Clinical Guidelineso National and Area Health Service Executive (HSE) guidelines. o Local policies, protocols and guidelineso Current legislation
• Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post• Participate in teams / meetings / committees as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members
• Facilitate co-ordination, co-operation and liaison across healthcare teams and programmes• Collaborate with service users, family, carers and other staff in treatment / care planning and in the provision of support and advice• Communicate verbally and / or in writing results of assessments, treatment / care programmes and recommendations to the team and relevant others in accordance with service policy • Plan discharge or transition of the service user between services as appropriate• Ensure that service users and others are treated with dignity and respect• Maintain nursing records in accordance with local service and professional standards• Adhere to and contribute to the development and maintenance of nursing standards, protocols, and guidelines consistent with the highest standards of patient care• Evaluate and manage the implementation of best practice policy and procedures e.g. admission and discharge procedures, control and usage of stocks and equipment, grievance and disciplinary procedures• Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation• In consultation with the Directorate Nurse Manager (or designated deputy) and other disciplines, implement and assess quality management programmes• Participate in clinical audit as required• Initiate and participate in research studies as appropriate• Devise and implement Health Promotion Programmes for service users as relevant to the post• Operate within the scope of practice - seek advice and assistance from their manager with any cases or issues that prove to be beyond the scope of their professional competence in line with principles of best practice and clinical governance.
Health and Safety • Ensure that effective safety procedures are developed and managed to comply with statutory obligations, in conjunction with relevant staff e.g. health and safety procedures, emergency procedures• Observe, report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to staff and/or service user care or wellbeing / may be inhibiting the efficient provision of care• Adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area of responsibility.• Assist in observing and ensuring implementation and adherence to established policies and procedures e.g. health and safety, infection control, storage and use of controlled drugs etc.• Ensure completion of incident / near miss forms / clinical risk reporting• Adhere to department policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied for the fulfilment of duty. • Liaise with other relevant staff e.g. CNS Infection Control.• Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role• Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service
Education and Training• Engage in continuing professional development by keeping up to date with nursing literature, recent nursing research and new developments in nursing management, education and practice and to attend staff study days as considered appropriate• Be familiar with the curriculum training programme for student nurses and be aware of the clinical experience required to meet the needs of the programme• Participate in the identification, development and delivery of induction, education, training and development programmes for nursing and non-nursing staff• Provide support and supportive supervision to different levels of registered nurse and front-line staff where appropriate• Supervise and assess student nurses and foster a clinical learning environment• Engage in the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate.
Management • Provide the necessary supervision, co-ordination and deployment of nursing and support staff to ensure the optimum delivery of care in the designated area(s)• Provide staff leadership and motivation which is conducive to good working relations and work performance• Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace• Formulate, implement and evaluate service plans and budgets in co-operation with the wider healthcare team• Manage all resources efficiently and effectively within agreed budget• Lead on practice development within the clinical area• Lead and implement change• Promote, facilitate and participate in the development of nursing policies and procedures. Monitor as appropriate and lead on proactive improvement• Contribute to the formulation, development and implementation of policies and procedures at area and hospital level• Ensure compliance with legal requirements, policies and procedures affecting service users, staff and other hospital matters• Manage and promote liaisons with internal / external bodies as appropriate e.g. intra-hospital service and the community• Maintain all necessary clinical and administrative records and reporting arrangements • Engage in IT developments as they apply to service user and service administration.
The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
Skills, Competencies and Knowledge The candidate must demonstrate:
Professional Knowledge and Experience For example:• Demonstrate practitioner competence and professionalism.• Demonstrate an awareness of current and emerging nursing strategies and policy in relation to the clinical / designated area• Demonstrate the ability to relate nursing research to nursing practice• Demonstrate an awareness of HR policies and procedures including disciplinary procedures• Demonstrate an awareness of relevant legislation and policy e.g., health and safety, infection control etc• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development• Demonstrate a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role
Organisation and Management SkillsFor example:• Demonstrate the ability to plan and organise effectively• Demonstrate the ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks• Demonstrate an awareness of resource management and the importance of value for money• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in their approach to work
Building and Maintaining Relationships (including Team Skills and Leadership Potential)For example:• Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team• Adopts a collaborative approach to patient care by co-ordination of care / interventions and interdisciplinary team working• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build and maintain relationships. Fosters good professional work relationships between colleagues• Demonstrates the ability to lead on clinical practice
Commitment to providing a Quality ServiceFor example:• Demonstrates a strong commitment to the delivery of quality service.
• Display awareness and appreciation of the service user and the ability to empathise with and treat others with dignity and respect. • Demonstrates integrity and ethical stance. • Demonstrate motivation, initiative and an innovative approach to job and service developments, is flexible and open to change.
Analysis, Problem Solving and Decision-Making SkillsFor example:• Demonstrates evidence-based decision-making, using sound analytical and problem-solving ability.• Shows sound professional judgement in decision-making.• Takes an overview of complex problems before generating solutions; anticipates implications / consequences of different solutions.• Uses a range of information sources and knows how to access relevant information to address issues.• Demonstrate resilience and composure in dealing with situations.
Communication SkillsFor example:• Demonstrate strong communication skills - presents written information in a concise, accurate and structured manner.• Demonstrates the ability to influence others effectively.• Anticipates and recognises the emotional reactions of others when delivering sensitive messages.
Qualifications
Selection Criteria: Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.
Mandatory: Clinical Nurse Manager II Candidates must have at the latest date of application:
1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:(i) Are registered in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses & Midwivesmaintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (BordAltranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) or entitled to be so registered.(ii) Have at least 5 years post registration experience (or an aggregrate of 5 yearsfulltime post registration experience) of which 2 years must be in the specialityor related area.(iii) Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly dischargethe functions of the role.(iv) Candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development.(b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard ofsuitability and clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge thefunctions of the role.
2. Annual registration(i) On appointment, practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the relevantdivision of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing andMidwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann).(ii) Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual PatientSafety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).3. HealthCandidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable ofundertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate areasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
4. CharacterCandidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Desirable
· Leadership or management experience · A management qualification· Completion of an affiliated post graduate diploma qualification (Level 9) in Neurosciences or Perioperative Care
Further Information for Candidates:
The Hospital
www.beaumont.ie
Management Unit:
www.beaumont.ie/hr
Informal Enquiries ONLY to: (No applications will be accepted through this email address)
Name:
Cam Salcedo
Title:
Directorate Nurse Manager
Email address:
camilosalcedo@beaumont.ie
Telephone:
0873859439 or internal extension 8337