Candidate Clinical Nurse Specialist Epidermolysis Bullosa

Purpose of the Role:

The cCNS post holder will be enabled to 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 Caseload e.g. Children - under 16 years of age. Epidermolysis Bullosa Clinical Nurse Specialist role is pivotal within the multi-disciplinary approach to the management of Epidermolysis Bullosa patient care and services. The CNS Epidermolysis Bullosa will advise and direct clinical practice for Epidermolysis Bullosa, act as a resource for Epidermolysis Bullosa issues supported by the other Paediatric Epidermolysis Bullosa Service members. Assist with developing and evaluating seamless effective Paediatric Service, to promote excellence in patient care, and facilitate multidisciplinary teamwork.

Candidates must have at the latest date of application:

1.Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.

Be a registered nurse 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 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.

Or

In exceptional circumstances, which will be assessed on a case by case basis be registered in another Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives.

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 the register in which the application is being made

And

Have a minimum of 1 years’ experience or an aggregate of 1 years’ full time experience in specialist area of Insert Name Care

Or

If the applicant does not possess the relevant specialist experience, they will be supported to attain one year’s clinical specialist experience

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

Or

If the applicant does not possess the relevant QQI NFQ Level 9 qualification, the applicant will be supported to undertake the required postgraduate education, at QQI NFQ level 9 qualification (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above) relevant to the specialist area.

And

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.

**Note: For Nurses who express an interest in CNS 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. The clinical experience requirements for this cohort of nurses remain consistent with the DoH (2019) policy, i.e. a minimum of 1 years’ experience in practice and a minimum of 1 years’ experience in the specialist area and they could be supported to progress on a candidate CNS Pathway.

How to Apply & Informal Enquiries:

* 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 Monday, 28th October 2024 at 23:45pm. 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, Suzanne Byrne, ADON CDB Suzanne.byrne@childrenshealthireland.ie 01 4096061.

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition team recruitment@childrenshealthireland.ie