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Team Leader / Supervisor – Your Journey Starts Here! ☕ The Role: This is a stepping-stone, not a stopgap. As a Team Leader, you’ll develop essential leadership skills, gain valuable hands-on experience, and be supported every step of the way. Whether your goal is to run your own store or move into a regional role, we’ll help you get there. ✨ Why Join Us? • A recognised pathway to Store Manager and beyond • Coaching and development from experienced leaders • A people-first culture where your contribution is valued • Real responsibility and plenty of room to grow �� What We Offer: • Complimentary handcrafted coffee on every shift • Employee discounts across all Costa locations • Ongoing training and leadership development • Opportunities to progress into management • A vibrant, supportive, and people-focused work culture ��This role is based in Merchants Quay Shopping Centre Only a short walk from the Bus station. �� Apply now and take the next step in your Costa Coffee journey — where your growth truly matters.
Clinical Nurse Manager, 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 and the transition to the new structures will be taking place throughout 2025. Purpose of the Post To provide professional / clinical leadership in the designated areas of responsibility. To oversee the management of resources including staffing and staff development. To facilitate communication across the healthcare teams. The post holder will work within a strong clinical and management structure providing excellence in care, education and encouragement to maximise staff potential, development and success. The post holder will be expected to share the values that are important to the department – trust, excellency, being kind, responsible and respectful and behave in a way that ensures the best outcomes for patients. Emergency & Acute Care Emergency & Acute Care is managed operationally and professionally by the Assistant Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing Patient Flow in conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Manager 3 and collaborating with all relevant Consultants. There is a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary teamwork within the department and throughout the Acute Floor (Emergency Department, Acute Medical Assessment Unit & Acute Medical Decision Unit). The Acute Floor Model aims to have a single point of access through the Acute Floor Hub with clinical leaders working in a coordinated patient centered way such that patients are treated and discharged without delay. This builds on the ongoing work in relation to the patient flow improvement program within the Unscheduled Care Directorate of the hospital. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Siobhan Scanlon or Norma O’Sullivan – Assistant Directors of Nursing, Siobhan.scanlon@hse.ie / norma.osullivan1@hse.ie 0873536411/0867872209 - for further information about the role Contact Tamara Broderick- Recruitment Function, tamara.broderick@hse.ie –for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
Consultant Anaesthesiologist Sivuh/CUH
SIVUH welcomes applications for 5 Consultant Anaesthesiologists at SIVUH/CUH Permanent Full Time , Public Only Consultant Contract 2023. Please see attached job description for further details on this role. Please pose questions relating to these roles to anaesthesia.consultants@sivuh.ie
Financial Management Accountant (Temp)
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION Cork County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which temporary vacancies for Financial Management Accountant may be filled. The Local Government sector in Ireland is made up of 31 local authorities and 3 regional assemblies. Local authorities are the closest and most accessible form of Government to citizens. Cork County Council is the local government authority for County Cork. SECTION 2: ROLE The Financial Management Accountant is a senior position within the Finance Department reporting to the Director of Finance. The successful candidate will be responsible for modernising and managing change in the finance function. They will be responsible for introduction of new initiatives, policies and procedures and working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver financial and tax services within the local authority. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic and progressive Local Authority which provides a multiplicity of services to County Cork. The Finance Department has responsibility for: ▪ Financial and management accounting - including the preparation of revenue and capital budgets, and the Annual Financial Statement; ▪ Management of long and short-term finances, including investments and borrowings; ▪ Development and improvement of financial systems; ▪ Accounts Payable; ▪ Accounts Receivable; ▪ Payroll; ▪ Commercial Rates; ▪ Insurance; ▪ Motor Taxation; ▪ Procurement Management & Compliance; ▪ Corporate Financial Governance oversight and Business Continuity; Local Government is placing a greater emphasis on strategic management, accountability, performance management and customer service. As a key member of the finance management team you will be required to make a valuable contribution to the strategic management of the finance function. This is an opportunity for an experienced finance professional to fully utilize their professional, technical and management skills in an environment that promotes a high-performance culture. SECTION 3: DUTIES The person or persons appointed will work under the direction and control of the Director of Finance, Deputy Director of Finance or any other officer designated by the Chief Executive. The Financial Management Accountant duties shall include but are not limited to the following: ▪ Preparation of the statutory accounts; ▪ Compilation and preparation of the statutory Local Authority Budget and capital programme; ▪ Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to include auditors, Department of Housing and Local Government, Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER), Office of the Revenue Commissioners, National Oversight and Audit Commission (NOAC), Banks and funding providers; ▪ Ensuring that the entities under the Chief Executive’s control adhere to currently accepted accounting standards and relevant codes of practice; ▪ Management, control and development of the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department and its sections; ▪ Monitoring and implementing or improving internal controls and checks to ensure good financial control, safeguarding of assets of the local authority; ▪ Operation and development of the Council’s accounts receivable or debtor management functions including loan administration, collection of commercial rates, goods and service charges etc; ▪ Ensuring the Council is tax compliant; ▪ Ensuring the rapid, timely and accurate preparation of statutory and other financial and management reports through the use of automated systems; ▪ Monitoring, interpretation and reporting on monthly management accounts for senior management and their sections; ▪ Preparation, implementation and on-going review of the Local Authority’s finance plans including management of capital budgets; ▪ Financial planning and analysis including ad-hoc financial analysis and modelling; ▪ Introduction of reporting structures and systems in line with new requirements of legislation, circulars, value for money reports etc; ▪ Providing financial advice and assistance to internal departments to support the achievement of the Corporate Objectives and support devolved budgeting structures; ▪ Cashflow Management, Treasury and Loan Reporting & Management; ▪ Ensuring the adequacy of financial systems in the Council, and in particular, their support by adequate information systems; ▪ Implementing changes in existing financial systems as required; ▪ Promoting and assisting the implementation of good practice in: Risk Management; Procurement; Value for Money; Shared Services; Efficiency and Effectiveness; ▪ Managing and developing staff in the Finance function to ensure the highest standards of proficiency and work with a variety of non-Finance teams; ▪ Attendance at Council and committee meetings when required; ▪ Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time. SECTION 4: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA / QUALIFICATIONS Character Each candidate must be of good character. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Training, Experience etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) Possess a professional accountancy qualification and be a member of a recognised body of accountants, and (b) Have satisfactory experience of accountancy work, including management accounting and or financial accounting, and (c) Be experienced in the management of staff, and (d) Possess knowledge of public sector finance. Age Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he or she is not classified as a new entrant within the meaning of the Public Services Superannuation Act, 2004. A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 70 years of age. Transport Holders of the office shall hold a full driving licence for Class B Vehicles and when required to do so, shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. Required Skillset In the context of the key duties and responsibilities for the post of Temporary Financial Management Accountant listed above, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following knowledge, experience, skills and competencies: ▪ Knowledge of accounting methods, procedures, processes and contemporary management accounting techniques and principles; ▪ Extensive experience in leading, developing and implementing financial and resource allocation strategies that support Strategic Corporate objectives; ▪ Experience in the identification of critical financial issues and of briefing senior management and or Board of same; ▪ Extensive experience of analysis, conceptual thinking and problem solving in Finance and Business Management; ▪ Knowledge of taxation; ▪ Experience of staff supervision and performance management; ▪ Highly developed relationship management and interpersonal skills and a capacity to promote co-operation, trust and openness amongst staff and customers; ▪ Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including negotiation, report writing and presentation skills; ▪ Excellent working knowledge of integrated Financial Management Systems and Microsoft Office suite and or equivalent; ▪ Experience in risk management and procurement; ▪ An ability to determine priorities and organise workloads in order to produce quality output within tight time-frames; ▪ A proven ability to work under pressure and think laterally in dealing with a wide range of issues; ▪ Knowledge of the Centro FMS or other major financial management systems; ▪ Knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned; ▪ Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned. Candidates, if successful, will not be appointed to the post unless they: ▪ Agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be, performed; ▪ Are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position. SECTION 5: COMPETENCIES A Competency Based Application form requires you to describe some of your personal achievements to date that demonstrate certain competencies (necessary skills and qualities) required for the position for which you are applying. For each competency, you are given a description of a skill or quality. You are then asked to describe a situation, from your own experience, which you think is the best example of what you have done which demonstrates this skill or quality. It is essential that you describe how you demonstrated the skill or quality in question. Therefore, compose your replies carefully in this section and try to structure what you write so that you give specific information about what you have done for example, do not simply say that “X was successful”, describe exactly what you did and how you demonstrated the skill or quality in question. For each example please include the following: a) the nature of the task, problem or objective; b) what you actually did and how you demonstrated the skill or quality and, where appropriate, the date you demonstrated it; c) the outcome or result of the situation and your estimate of the proportion of credit you can claim for the outcome. The information you present in your application may form part of a shortlisting process and may also be used to help structure your interview, should you be invited to one. A shortlisting process may be applied based on two or more of the competencies and on other information you provide in your application form. Please note that, should you be called to interview, the board may look for additional examples of where you demonstrated the Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Competencies required for this post, so you should think of a number of examples of where you demonstrated each of the skills. SECTION 6: TENURE The fixed term contract duration is 36 months. The office is wholetime and temporary. The post is pensionable. A panel may be formed to fill this position and any future temporary vacancies for Financial Management Accountant which may arise during the lifetime of the panel. SECTION 7: SALARY The salary scale for the post is: €81,777 - €108,074 basic per annum. €81,777 - €82,506 - €85,715 - €88,944 - €92,179 - €95,379 - €98,600 (Maximum), €102,252 (1st LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the Maximum), €108,074 (2nd LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the 1st LSI). Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at a minimum point. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. SECTION 8: LOCATION OF POST The position will be based initially in County Hall, Carrigrohane Road, Cork. Cork County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department, premises or district in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide himself or herself at his or her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof.
Principal Officer - Transfer Pricing Specialist
Role Responsibilities and Functional Areas The Principal Officer will lead and direct a specialised transfer pricing function. The role may involve assignment to one of the following areas: Audit & Compliance In this area, the Principal Officer will be responsible for leading and directing a dedicated transfer pricing audit branch comprised of a multidisciplinary team of transfer pricing auditors and support staff. The Principal Officer will be responsible for developing and delivering the Branch’s transfer pricing audit programme and improving the capability and skills of the team. The Principal Officer will also be expected to contribute to the development of Revenue’s overall policy approach to transfer pricing matters. The Principal Officer will have the capacity to lead and participate in transfer pricing audits and other transfer pricing compliance interventions as well as the capacity to lead and direct their team to conduct such audits or enquiries. The Principal Officer will be expected to confront non-compliance in the area of transfer pricing, including in the area of attribution of profit to branches and permanent establishments. International Taxation In this area, the Principal Officer will be responsible for leading a dedicated transfer pricing Competent Authority team in resolving Mutual Agreement Procedures (MAPs) and Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs), as part of Ireland’s tax treaty obligations, or advising on transfer pricing policy matters at a national and international level. The Principal Officer will be expected to contribute to the development of transfer pricing capability within the team. The allocation of duties will depend on business needs, and the successful candidates may be assigned to either of the functional areas outlined above. Person Specification “The international tax landscape remains complex and challenging, and Revenue continues to dedicate significant specialist resources to managing the compliance risks and dispute resolution opportunities in this space.” – Commissioner Ruth Kennedy Principal Officer Transfer Pricing Role The Principal Officer role is a key senior management position within Revenue and the successful applicants will be expected to make a strong contribution to the continuous development of Revenue’s transfer pricing capacity and capability. The person required for the Principal Officer post must be able to demonstrate the following skills: • Significant management experience in a major organisation, including project management, managing resources or commercial negotiations. • A deep understanding of transfer pricing and the Irish tax system, law and practice and have specialist expertise in the areas of transfer pricing and international tax for businesses. • Active involvement in the design and implementation of cross border transfer pricing planning strategies and, ideally, involvement in, or an awareness of, intellectual property valuation issues. • Case-specific involvement in transfer pricing technical matters such as transfer pricing audits, advising on transfer pricing policies, responding to and defending claims for transfer pricing adjustments, managing engagement with tax administrations on cross border dispute resolutions such as mutual agreement procedures or dispute prevention processes such as advance pricing agreements. • Understanding how multinational businesses operate from both a legal and commercial perspective and how their transfer pricing policies and or tax planning or tax mitigation strategies impact on risk. • Excellent communication, networking and influencing skills, as required to operate at a senior level. • The ability to work on their own initiative and to provide leadership to their team. Successful applicants should note that Revenue is a responsive and agile organisation and, as such, you may be assigned to projects and other duties appropriate to the Principal Officer, Transfer Pricing role to which you are appointed. Responsibilities Transfer Pricing – Audit & Compliance • Managing risk-driven transfer pricing audits and enquiries in order to protect the Irish Corporate tax base. • Developing risk analysis strategies to identify transfer pricing risks. • Detection and assessment of transfer pricing risks. • Analysis of complex transfer pricing issues. • Managing teams of auditors or investigators. • Coaching, mentoring, and transferring skills. • Drafting internal operating instructions and guidance for taxpayers. • Liaising with other senior Revenue managers on transfer pricing issues, including contributing to the overall development of Revenue’s policy in relation to transfer pricing issues. • Providing transfer pricing support and advice to colleagues in operational divisions in Revenue. • The responsibilities listed above will also apply in relation to the attribution of profit to branches and permanent establishments. Transfer Pricing – International Taxation • Leading negotiations and timely resolution of transfer pricing MAP and APA cases with Ireland’s treaty partners. • Analysis of complex transfer pricing issues. • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with the competent authorities of other jurisdictions. • Managing, mentoring, and coaching a team with a particular focus on enhancing transfer pricing capability. • Advising on transfer pricing policy. • Representing Ireland’s interests in relation to OECD, EU and UN transfer pricing matters. • Providing transfer pricing technical support to other areas within Revenue. • Working closely with other senior Revenue managers in relation to transfer pricing and related issues. Locations This is a nationwide competition. Please select your location preferences when completing the application form. You may only select a location where you would be prepared to take up a position and you may only select a maximum of 2 locations. Please also note you may not change your location preferences after the closing date of this competition. Revenue has modern, flexible, and family-friendly working policies, which include opportunities for hybrid working. In hybrid working arrangements, a minimum office attendance of one day per week in your assigned location will be required in all roles, with additional attendance such as for business meetings, Divisional conferences, Finance Bill and EU Presidency where necessary and in line with business needs. Revenue has an active mobility policy; appointees may apply to move to a Principal Officer level role in Revenue or another Government Department under the Civil Service Mobility Scheme after two years in the post. Personal Pension Contribution (PPC Rate) The salary scale for the position of Principal Officer in Revenue, as of 1 February 2026, is as follows: €107,081 €111,625 €116,133 €120,676 €124,508 €128,483 (LSI 1) €132,450 (LSI 2) The PPC pay rate applies when the individual is required to pay a Personal Pension Contribution (otherwise known as a main scheme contribution) in accordance with the rules of their main or personal superannuation scheme. This is different to a contribution in respect of membership of a Spouses’ and Children’s scheme, or the Additional Superannuation Contributions (ASC). A different rate will apply where the appointee is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Entry will be at the minimum of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if you are a currently serving civil or public servant. Subject to satisfactory performance increments may be payable in line with current Government Policy. Long service increments may be payable after 3 (LSI1) and 6 (LSI2) years’ satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. You will agree that any overpayment of salary, allowances, or expenses will be repaid by you in accordance with Circular 07/2018: Recovery of Salary, Allowances, and Expenses Overpayments made to Staff Members or Former Staff Members or Pensioners. Hours of Attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed but will amount to not less than 41 hours and 15 minutes gross or 35 hours net per week. Flexible Working Policies As an Employer of Choice, the Civil Service has many flexible and family friendly policies, e.g. Worksharing, Shorter Working Year, Remote Working (operated on a blended basis), etc. All elective policies can be applied for in accordance with the relevant statutory provisions and are subject to the business needs of the organisation. The Civil Service also operates a Mobility scheme for all general service grades. This scheme provides staff with career opportunities to learn and partake in diverse roles across a range of Civil Service organisations and geographical locations. Annual Leave The annual leave allowance will be 30 working days. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave and is on the basis of a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. Employee Assistance Programme You will have access to confidential support services through the Civil Service Employee Assistance Service (CSEAS) and Revenue’s wellbeing programme “RevWell”.
Maintenance & Facilities Manager
Description Kepak is a leading food company with 14 manufacturing sites and over 4,500 employees across Ireland and the UK, with a turnover of €1.75 billion. The Group operates across three divisions: the Foods Division, Meat Division UK, and Meat Division Ireland. Guided by our values—Responsibility, Ambition, Passion for Food, and Teamwork—we are committed to operating as a successful, sustainable, future-ready business that is a great place to work. We supply fresh and value-added meat-based products to retail and foodservice through private label and our own brands, including Rustlers, Big Al's and John Stone. We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary & Facilities Maintenance Manager to join our team in Cork. The Maintenance Manager is fully responsible for the safe, complaint, and effective delivery of all engineering operations in the primary unit of the plant, facilities, and site services Leading a skilled engineering team and supported by a dedicated Facilities & Services Engineer, the Maintenance Manager collaborates closely with Operations, Projects, Environmental, and Quality teams to keep the production supply chain running at its best. With full ownership of engineering KPIs, budgets, and performance plans, this role is central to creating a resilient, efficient, and future‑ready manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Maintenance & Engineering Leadership
Recruitment Manager
We are seeking an experienced and driven Recruitment Manager to lead and manage our recruitment function across all divisions of the business. This is a high-impact, high-volume role responsible for delivering a best-in-class recruitment experience for both candidates and hiring managers. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring roles are filled efficiently with high-quality talent while maintaining a positive and professional candidate journey at all times. This is a busy, fast-paced position supporting ongoing recruitment across a wide range of roles including technical, operational, manufacturing, and corporate functions. Key Responsibilities
Instore Merchandiser
Role overview: As part of the in-store team, you will provide visual support to the store, engaging our customers by creative product placement and utilising the latest fashion trends. You will create window and in-store displays whilst maximising store profitability through enticing visual concepts. Responsibilities: Merchandising
Clinical Nurse Specialist 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 Specialist, 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 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. NCCP Rapid Access Lung and Lung Cancer Care Programme The Orchid Centre is the hub for the NCCP Rapid Access Lung referral pathway at Cork University Hospital and provides an integrated lung cancer assessment, diagnostic, and treatment coordination service. The service delivers timely, patient‑centred care from initial referral through diagnosis, treatment decision‑making and onward management, ensuring coordination across the full lung cancer pathway. Care is delivered through a dedicated multi‑disciplinary and multi‑professional team, working in line with NCCP standards and best practice. The service encompasses rapid assessment clinics, diagnostic investigations (including biopsy and staging), communication of diagnosis, and coordination of individualised treatment plans. Treatment pathways may include surgery, systemic anti‑cancer therapies, radiotherapy and palliative interventions, with ongoing evaluation, surveillance and follow‑up care as appropriate. A key focus of the service is the provision of expert clinical nursing leadership, care coordination and patient advocacy , supporting patients and families through complex diagnostic and treatment journeys, facilitating timely MDT‑driven decision‑making, and ensuring continuity of care across hospital, oncology, respiratory, radiology and palliative services 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: Adult patients aged 16 years and older attending the Rapid Access Lung Clinic. 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) Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Jane Shanahan –Assistant Director of Nursing, Jane.shanahan@hse.ie /0873841436 - for further information about the role Contact Tamara Broderick- People Resourcing, tamara.broderick@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
