Clinical Nurse Specialist (Hepatobiliary)

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)Hepatobiliary (Permanent Contract, Full Time Hours) The CNS Hepatobiliary is:Accountable to the Director of NursingProfessionally Accountable to the ADON Lead for Surgical DivisionalClinically Accountable to the Consultant Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Sur Responsibilities include: Provide a specialist nursing/midwifery service for patients with a diagnosis of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic cancer who require support and treatment through the continuum of care.Use the outcomes of patient assessment to develop and implement plans of care/case management in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and the patient, family and/or carer as appropriate.Monitor and evaluate the patient’s response to treatment and amend the plan of care accordingly in conjunction with the MDT and patient, family and/or carer as appropriate.Identify and agree appropriate referral pathways for patients with Hepatobiliary Pancreatic cancer.Participate in case review with MDT colleagues.Use a case management approach to patients with complex needs in collaboration with MDT in both Primary and Secondary Care as appropriate.Communicate, negotiate and represent patient’s family and/or carer values and decisions in relation to their condition in collaboration with MDT colleagues in both Primary and Secondary Care as appropriate.Develop and support the concept of advocacy, particularly in relation to patient participation in decision making, thereby enabling informed choice of treatment options.Provide mentorship and preceptorship for nursing colleagues as appropriate.Participate in training programmes for nursing, MDT colleagues and key stakeholders as appropriate.Create exchange of learning opportunities within the MDT in relation to evidence based Hepatobiliary Pancreatic cancer care delivery through journal clubs, conferences etc.Establish and maintain a register of patients with Hepatobiliary Pancreatic cancer within the CNSp Caseload.Maintain a record of clinically relevant data aligned to National Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) as directed and advised by the DON.Identify, initiate and conduct nursing and MDT audit and research projects relevant to the area of practice.Provide mentorship and Preceptorship for nursing colleagues as appropriate.Participate in training programmes for nursing, MDT colleagues and key stakeholders as appropriate.Establish and maintain a register of patients with Hepatobiliary Pancreatic cancer within the CNSp Caseload.Maintain a record of clinically relevant data aligned to National Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) as directed and advised by the DON. Eligibility Criteria:Be a registered Nurse on the active Register of Nurses & Midwives held by An Bord Altranais and Cnaimhseachais nah Eireann (NMBI/Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland).Have a minimum of 1 year’s post registration full time experience.Have a minimum of 1 years’ experience or an aggregate of 1 years full time experience in the caring for patients with Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer is essential.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 (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.Be required to demonstrate continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist area.  Closing date for applications is 1pm on Monday, 14th July 2025.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.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.