Location of PostHSE Dublin & South EastCarlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford Mental Health ServicesFSS Bhaile Átha Cliath agus an OirdheiscirtCheatharlach, Chill Chainnigh Thiobraid Árann Theas, Phort Láirge, Loch GarmanThere is currently 1 permanent post within the Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital, Waterford.A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Clinical Nurse Specialist (Acute Psychiatry; ECT) from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.Purpose of the PostThe purpose of this Clinical Nurse Specialist (Acute Psychiatry: ECT) post is 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.The successful candidate will work as a key member of the multidisciplinary Mental Health team providing a patient / client centred quality service to patients / clients and this specialist practice will encompass a major clinical focus which comprises assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care given to patients / clients and their families.The Clinical Nurse Specialist (Acute Psychiatry: ECT) has a pivotal role in the delivery of effective, recovery orientated, high quality, team based, integrated care for individuals with mental health problems within the acute in patient setting. The purpose of the role is also to provide assessment and support the individual through the delivery of appropriate treatment and recovery orientated interventions.Case Load Service Users 18 years old and over, accessing acute psychiatric in patient care within the Department of Psychiatry and those accessing ECT on either an in patient or out patient basis.Informal EnquiriesWe welcome enquiries about the role:Mental Health Services, Waterford/WexfordMr. Maurice Connell – Assistant Director of Mental Health NursingTel: Email: Ms. Caroline Kinlan- Assistant Director of NursingTel: Email: HR enquiries:Adam GroganEmail: Phone: We recommend that applicants wishing to apply should submit their application a minimum of 1 hour before the closing date and make sure they can see their application is submitted in their Rezoomo profile. Applications cannot be accepted after this date and time, no exceptions will be made.