The purpose of this CMSp. post is to:

Deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Midwife Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008.

The Clinical Midwife Specialist (Infant Feeding/Lactation) will have a strong community focus. Focusing on improving the breastfeeding outcomes for mothers attending maternity and paediatric services in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.

The Clinical Midwife Specialist (Infant Feeding/Lactation) will provide clinical expertise and support to the midwifery/nursing staff working in the Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.

The Clinical Midwife Specialist (Infant Feeding/Lactation) will ensure the promotion, support and encouragement of breastfeeding throughout the hospital.  This will be operationalised by

• Supporting the implementation of the HSE Infant Feeding Policy for Maternity and Neonatal Services & related Baby Friendly Initiative Standards.
• The provision of support and practical information for mothers and expectant mothers. Support to mothers will be dependent upon the service requirements and can vary from one-to-one, group and post discharge support. They will also provide vital clinical input into complex breastfeeding cases.
• Encouraging partners to provide emotional and practical support to the mother.

The Clinical Midwife Specialist (Infant Feeding/Lactation) will provide continuing education and practical skills training across maternity services.

The HSE has created six new health regions. Each region is responsible for providing both hospital and community care for the people in that area. Bringing community health services and hospitals together means we can take a more patient-centred approach to healthcare.

HSE Dublin and North East provides health and social care to North Dublin, Louth, Meath,

Monaghan and most areas of Cavan.

HSE Dublin and North East Region includes the following hospitals;

• Beaumont Hospital
• Cavan General Hospital
• Connolly Hospital
• Louth County Hospital
• National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh
• Monaghan General Hospital
• Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
• Our Ladys Hospital Navan
• Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
• Rotunda Hospital

Candidates must have at the latest date of application: 

1.(a) Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.

Be a registered Midwife on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by An Bord Altranais and Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be eligible to be so registered.

And

Be registered in the Midwives division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) Register for which the application is being made or be entitled to be so registered.

And

(iii) Have a minimum of 5 years’ post registration fulltime experience or an aggregate of 5 years’ fulltime experience.

And

(iv)  Have a minimum of 2 years’ fulltime experience or an aggregate of 2 years’ fulltime experience in specialist area of Infant Feeding/Lactation                 

And

v) 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 Midwifery and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4^th 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 Midwifery and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4^th ed (2008). care prior to application*

And

(vi) Be required to demonstrate that they have continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist area or will be supported to obtain the required CPD

(b) Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibility within his/her scope of practice.

2. Annual registration

(i) Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the appropriate/relevant Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) for the role.

And

(ii) Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Service User Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).

Relevant Attachment:

CMS Infant feeding Job Spec 2025