Clinical Nurse Manager IIIDecontamination Lead (Permanent, Full time)The post holder will report to the ADON IPC and is professionally accountable to the Director of Nursing of Mercy University Hospital. The post holder will work closely with consultant microbiologist and IPC team as well liaising with the wider nursing/medical/health and social care professional teams.Purpose of Post:The post of CNM III Decontamination Lead shall encompass all aspects of decontamination in Mercy University Hospital (MUH).The post holder will coordinate all decontamination processes within the MUH and with external decontamination providers and ensure that the hospital operates within the HSE Code of Practice for Reusable Invasive Medical Devices (RIMD) Decontamination across all areas of its operations.The post holder will ensure that decontamination standards are applied and maintained in all units including Theatres, Endoscopy, Urology, Radiology and Pain servicesResponsibilities - The post holder will be responsible for;Drive and support the implementation of the National Standards and recommended practices for decontamination, EU Directives, EU Standards, JAG Standards and Quality Systems for medical devices in each hospital decontamination facilities within the MUH, maximising patient safety and minimising the risk of transmission of infectionProvide clear and consistent leadership to personnel working in decontamination within the MUHPlan, implement and monitor ISO Quality Management systems in decontamination facilities within the MUHHave a thorough understanding of systems for decontaminationEnsure, in collaboration with each relevant department lead, that quality improvement plans are designed to support actions that are needed to achieve compliance to mandatory and best practice standardTake a proactive role in the formation and provision of evidence based Policies, Procedures, Protocols and guidelines (PPPGs) relating to IPC.Contribute to service development through appropriate continuous education, research initiatives, keeping up to date with new developments in hygiene and decontamination strategiesDevise and support the development of an education plan for all decontamination personnel within the MUHEnsure that effective safety procedures are developed and managed to comply with statutory obligationsBe aware of risk management issues, identify risks and take appropriate actionComply with the policies, procedures and safe professional practice of the Irish Healthcare System by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards.Eligibility Criteria:(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:Are registered in the General Nurse Division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives, as appropriate, maintained by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnaimhseachais na hEireann)AndHave 5 years post registration nursing experience and 2 years recent nursing management experience at a minimum of CNM2 in an acute settingAndPossess a post graduate qualification at not less than level 8 (QQI) health care or management related area.And(b) Candidates must possess the requisite clinical, leadership, managerial and administrative knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the office2. Desirablei) Post graduate qualification in Decontamination or be willing to undertake sameii) Post graduate qualification IPCiii) Management courseClosing date for applications is 1pm, Wednesday 29th October 2025The MUH reserve the right to create a panel for this post from which permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies of a full or part time duration may be filled.Interviews will be held on the week of the 10th November 2025 for candidates that will be shortlisted.Mercy University Hospital (MUH):MUH is a growing voluntary hospital in the heart of Cork City. We have over 1,500 staff providing complex diagnostic, medical and surgical care through our inpatient, day patient, outpatient and emergency services. We are a teaching hospital, a centre of national and international excellence, and are renowned for our research and tertiary services. Providing 24/7 acute surgical, acute medical and critical care, MUH now has multiple sites across the city and continues to expand.We support staff development with approx. 100 promotions annually. We prioritise work life balance with 28% of our team working part time hours. We offer nationally agreed enhanced Salary Scales, Pension Scheme, excellent holidays, canteen, and Study Leave and Assistance. From Cardiac Care to Intensive Care, our varied specialist services offer real career choice to our team. For fully registered NMBI recognised nurses, we offer a generous relocation package (if coming from abroad). We live by our Core Values of Compassion, Excellence, Justice, Respect and Team Spirit.