Clinical Nurse Specialist - Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
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Role Overview
The CNS will be part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to children referred to the DDH service. Responsibilities include supporting parents and children, providing education and training, acting as a resource for colleagues, advocating for patients, and delivering programmes of education for staff.
Responsibilities
* Deliver care to children referred to the DDH service.
* Provide support for parents and children.
* Deliver education and training to parents and children.
* Act as a resource for colleagues and allied professionals.
* Advocate for the patient and ensure competency in area of specialty practice.
* Provide a programme of education and training for multidisciplinary staff benefiting children and their parents.
Essential Criteria
* 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.
* Be registered in the division(s) of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland Register for which the application is being made or be entitled to be so registered.
* In exceptional circumstances, be registered in another Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives.
* Have a minimum of 1 year’s post registration full time experience or an aggregate of 1 year’s full time experience in the division of the register in which the application is being made.
* 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, and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed (2008) relevant to Developmental Dysplasia of the HIP.
* 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.
* Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibility within his/her scope of practice.
* 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 (NMBI).
* Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Service user Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).
Application Process
Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met. Cover letters are mandatory; CVs will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Wednesday 5th November 2025 by 11:45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.
Informal Enquiries
* Anne Fitzpatrick, CNM3 Orthopaedic Services – anne.fitzpatrick@childrenshealthireland.ie
* Helen Flynn, Assistant Director of Nursing – helen.flynn@childrenshealthireland.ie
* Talent Acquisition Specialist – Olivia Adams – Olivia.adams@childrenshealthireland.ie
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