Lead Clinical Services Manager
We are currently seeking an experienced Lead Clinical Services Manager to lead and manage clinical operations across ambulatory and dialysis services.
This leadership position plays a key role in ensuring the highest standards of patient care, clinical governance, and service growth within a nationwide healthcare setting.
The successful candidate will combine strong clinical expertise, particularly in renal nursing, with strategic business and people management capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide inspirational leadership to clinical teams across the healthcare channel.
* Oversee clinical governance and ensure safe, evidence-based care delivery.
* Manage operational budgets and oversee profit and loss responsibilities for clinical services.
* Drive continuous quality improvement, KPI achievement, and patient safety.
* Support existing business and contribute to business development including tender opportunities.
* Serve as Clinic Manager for a dialysis unit, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
* Represent clinical interests at Clinical Governance Boards and national events.
* Develop and implement SOPs and ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
* Collaborate across divisions to enhance customer service, marketing integration, and legal compliance.
* Promote workforce planning, succession strategies, and staff retention in partnership with HR.
Candidate Requirements:
* Qualifications: Registered Nurse with active NMBI registration. Postgraduate qualification in Renal Nursing (or equivalent). Teaching & assessing or mentorship qualification. Leadership qualification (or willingness to obtain within 12 months).
* Experience: Recent line management experience within a healthcare setting. Strong understanding of commercial operations and P&L management. Experience in training/coaching and leading clinical teams. Experience in tender preparation and/or business development desirable.
* Skills & Competencies: Excellent leadership and team motivation skills. Strong clinical decision-making and risk management. Highly organized, autonomous, and solutions-driven. Conflict resolution, change management, and performance coaching. IT proficient (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Benefits:
* Opportunity to lead a national clinical service with real impact.
* Competitive salary and benefits.
* Professional development and leadership training.
* A collaborative, supportive, and innovative clinical environment.
Others:
* Full valid driving license.
* Flexibility to travel regularly across Ireland.
* Willingness to stay overnight occasionally.
Salary €85k, plus bonus, 10% ER & 5% EE pension, Post Graduate Diploma in Renal Nursing or equivalent Registered Nurse with current NMBI registration Mentorship/Teaching & Assessing qualification Leadership Qualification (or attain within 12 months in post) Strong experience in commercial, financial acumen Flexibility to travel as will have monthly meetings usually in Portlaoise. Full driving License