The CNS/CMS 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/Midwife Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008.

Caseload

The CNS/CMS will focus initially on the following service user groups: List service user groups – (reference Scope of Practice of the CNS/CMS role within your service)    

The concepts are:

• Clinical Focus (Direct and Indirect Care)
• Service user/client Advocacy
• Education and Training
• Audit and Research
• Consultancy (including leadership in clinical practice)

Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc

(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:

• Be a registered nurse/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 division(s) of Psychiatric in 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

• Have a minimum of 1 years’ post registration full time experience or an

aggregate of 1 years’ full time experience in the division of Mental Health the register in which the application is being made (taking into account (ii) (iii) if relevant)

AND

• Have a minimum of 1 years’ experience or an aggregate of 1 years’ full time experience in specialist area of Mental Health Care.

AND

• 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 that is relevant to the specialist area of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th 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, relevant to the specialist area of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed (2008). Mental Health care prior to application* (See **Note 1 below).

AND

• Be required to demonstrate that they have continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist area.

AND

• Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibility within his/her scope of practice

**Note 1: For Nurses/Midwives who express an interest in CNS/CMS roles and who currently hold a level 8 educational qualification in the specialist area (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), this qualification will be recognised up to September 2026.

AND

• (b)Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and clinical, leadership, managerial and administrative capacity for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

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

Practitioners must confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Service user Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). 

Health

A candidate 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. 

Character

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Please see relevant information attached 

1.HSE Job Spec

The HSE DUblin and North East Region are an equal opportunities employer