Clinical Nurse Specialist Neuro - Oncology

Purpose of the Role

The post of CNS has a pivotal role in service planning, co-ordinating, and managing activity and resources within Neuro oncology.

The post holder will hold lead nursing responsibility for the care of children with neuro-oncology conditions, working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. In collaboration with the Neurosurgical and Neuro-oncology teams, the post holder will ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. They will provide strong nursing leadership, specialist expertise, professional advice, and support to optimise the management and care of this patient group.

Eligibility criteria, qualifications and experience

• Be registered in the Children’s divisionof the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann);
• Be registered or eligible to register as a CNS in Neuro oncology on the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann);
• Have at least 1 years post registration experience in Neurosurgical or Oncology Nursing;
• Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role ;
• Candidates must demonstrate evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

How to Apply & Informal Enquiries

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is Wednesday, 14th of October 2026 by 23:45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Deirdre Hughes, Deirdre.Hughes@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – Evgeniya.Byvakina@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2026 & 2027 for your information.

• 2ndNovember 2026
• 7thDecember 2026
• 4th January 2027
• 8th February 2027
• 8th March 2027
• 5th April 2027
• 10th May 2027
• 14th June 2027
• 5th July 2027

Hiring organisation: Childrens Health Ireland

addressLocality: Dublin, Ireland

Employment type: fulltime, perm

Salary minValue: 62,699

Salary maxValue: 79,227