The Health & Safety Officer is responsible for promoting, implementing, and monitoring a culture of workplace health and safety across all departments of the hospital.

The postholder will work to minimise risks to staff and other interested parties, ensure compliance with Irish occupational health and safety legislation, and support the delivery of a safe and healthy working environment. This role is critical in aligning hospital practices with national guidelines including those from the HSE, HSA, HIQA, and relevant statutory requirements, and accreditation criteria for CHKS.

Key Responsibilities
1. Health & Safety Governance
• Ensure compliance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, associated regulations, and hospital policies.
• Development, implementation, and review of the Hospital Safety Statement, hazard identification and risk assessments, and health and safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct health and safety audits and inspections across clinical and non-clinical areas to proactively identify risks to safety, health and welfare.
2. Incident Management and Risk Mitigation
• Investigate health and safety accidents and incidents including injuries, exposures, slips/trips, manual handling injuries, and violence/aggression events.
• Facilitate and document root cause analysis and support development of corrective actions.
• Participate actively in new projects or developments to ensure there is effective health and safety input in the design stage.
• Ensure timely incident reporting through the hospital’s risk management system (e.g., NIMS).
• Provide support as required with the H&S requirements of all contractors.
3. Staff Training & Awareness
• Deliver and / or coordinate mandatory safety training for hospital staff (e.g., manual handling, sharps safety, PPE use, fire safety, lone worker safety).
• Participate in staff induction programmes with a focus on health and safety awareness.
• Promote continuous staff engagement and consultation on health, safety and welfare through campaigns, posters, and communication channels.
4. Collaborative Working
• Liaise with Occupational Health, Infection Prevention & Control, Facilities Management, and Security to manage cross-functional risks.
• Participate actively in the hospital’s Health & Safety Committee, Risk Committee, and Environment of Care groups.
• Support and coordinate the hospital's fire safety management arrangements in conjunction with Facilities Management and other designated responsible persons, including fire risk assessments, fire prevention measures, evacuation procedures, fire drills, staff training and maintenance of appropriate fire safety records. Monitor identified fire safety actions and support compliance with applicable fire safety legislation, guidance and hospital policies.
• Support the development and review of means of escape and evacuation arrangements, including Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) where applicable, with due regard to patients and others who may require assistance to evacuate.
• Assist with hospital emergency preparedness planning and drills (e.g., fire, hazardous materials, violent events).
5. Data Monitoring & Reporting
• Maintain a register of staff safety risks and incidents.
• Analyse data on health, safety and welfare performance such as injuries, near misses, audit outcomes, etc in order to identify trends and areas for improvement. Report these findings to senior management.
• Prepare submissions or support for HSE, HSA, or HIQA inspections or queries.
6. Sustainability & Environmental Management
• Support and promote environmentally sustainable practices across the hospital through responsible use of water, energy, consumables and equipment, appropriate waste segregation, and adherence to the hospital's sustainability policies and initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with Facilities Management, Procurement, Infection Prevention & Control and clinical departments to identify environmental risks and opportunities, ensuring sustainability initiatives do not compromise staff safety, patient safety or infection prevention requirements.
• Support sustainability and environmental audits, action plans and improvement projects. Assist with monitoring relevant measures, including waste, water, energy and resource use, and report findings and outstanding actions to management.
• Promote staff awareness and engagement in waste reduction, recycling, responsible resource use and other sustainability initiatives through training and communication activities.
• Consider health, safety and environmental impacts when supporting new projects, contractor arrangements, procurement decisions and changes to hospital processes, and escalate significant environmental risks or incidents through the appropriate governance channels.

Essential Criteria
Knowledge/Experience
• A degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Nursing, Healthcare Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 3-5 years' relevant experience in a health and safety role, preferably in a healthcare or hospital environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation, HSA and HIQA requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and Word)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across departments.
• Confidential, discreet, and professional at all times
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-starter with a flexible, can-do attitude
• Strong understanding of clinical and non-clinical risks in a hospital setting.
• Ability to facilitate training sessions and support culture change initiatives
• Knowledge of environmental sustainability principles relevant to healthcare, including waste segregation, resource efficiency and environmental risk management.

Skills/ Competencies
Technical and Professional Expertise
Has a command over the technical/ professional skills and knowledge required within their discipline; with particular reference to the way in which these fit into the overall developments within the sector. Demonstrates eagerness to continuously learn in response to a changing environment and new developments.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Speaks and writes clearly, fluently and effectively to both individuals and groups; communicates in a manner that will persuade, convince and influence others, in order to motivate, inspire or encourage them to follow a particular course of action.

Teamwork
Has the ability and desire to work cooperatively with others; collaborating to get the job done. Provides support to colleagues to help develop a strong and cohesive team ethos. Willing to participate as a member of the team.

Building & Maintaining Relationships
Builds and maintains relationships with a network of people. Recognises the two way nature of relationships and works to develop mutually beneficial partnerships. Interacts with others in a manner that builds respect and fosters trust.

Results Driven & Accountable
Focuses on delivering results; always concerned with achieving or surpassing goals and/or recognised standards of performance.

Attention to Detail
Is thorough and precise when accomplishing a task showing concern for all aspects of the job; developing detailed plans; accurately checking processes and tasks.

Project Management
Applies disciplines of planning, organising, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of a specific project; applies a project management approach to the delivery of activities and plans.

What We Offer
Competitive salary
Full-time, permanent employment contract
Continuous professional development and training opportunities
Supportive, collaborative working environment
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunities for career progression
Free on-site parking

At Charter Medical Private Hospital, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and ensure equal opportunity in hiring and advancement.
Apply for the above role by sending your CV to recruitment@cmph.ie including the job title in the subject.

The purpose of this post is to support and enhance the hospital’s systems for Quality Improvement, Patient Safety, and Clinical Risk Management, in line with HSE, CHKS & HIQA National Standards for Safer Better Healthcare. The post holder will play a key role in promoting a culture of quality and safety, coordinating quality improvement initiatives, supporting risk identification and mitigation, and ensuring compliance with relevant governance, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
The Quality and Risk Coordinator will report directly to the Head of Quality and Risk, and work in collaboration with the Senior Management Team, Clinical Nurse Managers, and Multidisciplinary Teams. The Quality and Risk Coordinator will lead and participate in relevant hospital committees, including the Clinical Quality & Risk Committee and Clinical Governance Team.

Key Responsibilities
Quality Improvement
• Lean on and support the design, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement initiatives across clinical and non-clinical departments.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and quality dashboards.
• Accountable for the clinical audit programme, ensuring audits are planned, completed,and results disseminated effectively.
• Support departments in developing improvement action plans and tracking progress.
• Prepare quality and risk reports for committees, management teams, and regulatory reviews.
Risk Management and Patient Safety
• Oversee and analyse incident reporting, ensuring timely investigation, trend analysis, and feedback.
• Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and the implementation of corrective actions following adverse events or near misses.
• Maintain and monitor the hospitals clinical risks register, ensuring appropriate escalation and mitigation strategies are in place.
• Assist in developing and reviewing clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current standards and legislation.
• Coordinate learning from incidents and promote proactive risk management across departments.
Governance and Compliance
• Lead and support clinical teams in compliance with HIQA standards, HSE National Standards for Safer Better Healthcare, and other statutory and accreditation requirements (e.g. CHKS).
• Assist with internal and external audits, inspections, and accreditation processes.
• Contribute to the development and review of the hospital’s Quality and Patient Safety Strategy.
Complaints Management
• Coordinate and oversee the formal complaints management process, ensuring complaints are acknowledged, investigated, responded to and closed within required timeframes and in line with hospital policy.
• Analyse complaint themes and trends, identify learning and improvement opportunities, and ensure actions arising from complaints are monitored and communicated through appropriate governance structures.
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Liaison
• Act as the Quality and Risk liaison with the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team, ensuring relevant IPC surveillance data, trends and infection-related incidents inform quality and risk monitoring.
• Ensure infection-related risks and incidents are appropriately reflected in the clinical risk register, with escalation and mitigation actions tracked as required.
• Represent Quality and Risk at relevant IPC committee meetings and support shared learning, reporting and follow-up of actions arising from IPC surveillance and incidents.
Education and Training
• Deliver and support staff education programmes in Quality Improvement, Risk Management, and Patient Safety.
• Facilitate debriefs, feedback sessions, and learning events following incidents.
• Promote continuous professional development and a culture of shared learning.
Communication and Teamwork
• Build effective working relationships with clinical, managerial, and support teams to embed quality and safety principles.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on matters related to quality and risk.
• Contribute to a positive and open reporting culture within the organisation.

Essential Criteria
Knowledge/Experience
• Registered Nurse (NMBI) / or other relevant healthcare qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification in Quality, Risk Management, Patient Safety, Healthcare Governance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five years’ post-registration experience, including at least
• two years in a quality, risk, or governance role.
• Formal qualification or training in Quality Improvement methodologies, such as Lean or Six Sigma (desirable).
• Demonstrated experience in clinical audit, incident management, and
• quality improvement methodologies.
• Experience working within an accredited healthcare organisation (e,g Chks) and/or the private hospital/ healthcare sector.
• Knowledge of HSE and HIQA standards, National Incident Management
Framework (NIMF), and relevant legislation.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and report-writing skills.
• Competence in electronic incident and risk management systems, including data extraction, analysis and reporting.
• Experience in the use of the MEG incident management system or similar (desirable).

Skills/Competencies
Quality and Safety Focus
Demonstrates understanding of quality systems, continuous improvement, and
risk reduction.

Leadership and Change
Management Inspires others, promotes best practice, and supports sustainable
change.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Communicates effectively across all levels of the organisation.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
Interprets data, identifies trends, and proposes evidence-based solutions.

Planning and Organisation
Manages workload effectively, prioritises competing demands, and meets
deadlines.

Professional Development
Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning and reflective practice.

What We Offer
Competitive salary
Full-time, permanent employment contract
Continuous professional development and training opportunities
Supportive, collaborative working environment
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunities for career progression
Free on-site parking

At Charter Medical Private Hospital, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and ensure equal opportunity in hiring and advancement.
Apply for the above role by sending your CV to recruitment@cmph.ie including the job title in the subject.

Charter Medical Private Hospital (CMPH) is a 77-bed surgical hospital located on the outskirts of Mullingar with four operating theatres and an endoscopy unit. We provide a wide range of surgical care across multiple specialties and offer 24/7 Stepdown, Minor Injuries, and Rapid Access services in collaboration with the HSE.

Role Summary
The Theatre Manager provides senior clinical leadership, strategic management and operational oversight and the Theatre Department. Working in partnership with the Director of Nursing and senior management team, the post holder ensures the delivery of safe, effective and efficient perioperative services. This includes the management of staff, scheduling of theatre lists, optimisation of resources and promotion of a patient-centred culture in line with national standards, professional codes of practice and CMPH governance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Operational
• Manage the Theatre Department, taking responsibility for the safe delivery and co-ordination of nursing and clinical services.
• Ensure the primacy of the patient is maintained throughout all hospital activities.
• Provide operational support including safety and quality walkabouts, audits, and user satisfaction reviews.
• Evaluate nursing care systems and recommend evidence-based improvements.
• Oversee compliance with clinical standards and ensure regular monitoring and auditing.
• Develop specialist perioperative care services and promote innovative practice.
• Monitor and investigate clinical complaints, ensuring corrective actions and audit follow-up.
• Facilitate effective communication with patients, relatives, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Liaise regularly with the Director of Nursing to provide updates on activity and performance.
• Participate in hospital committees and lead projects as delegated by the Director of Nursing or CEO.
• Drive optimisation of theatre and efficiencies in scheduling and use of resources while maintaining quality and safety.

People & Workforce Management
• Provide professional and operational leadership to A/DONs, CNMs, nursing teams and support staff, ensuring high standards of care and accountability.
• Ensure that all nursing and support services within the department are managed to optimise effectiveness and quality.
• Provide professional leadership and direction to promote a positive working environment and strong employee relations.
• Contribute to financial planning and resource allocation for pay and non-pay expenditure.
• Oversee recruitment, induction, and performance management for nursing and support staff.
• Ensure robust orientation programmes and clear role expectations are in place.
• Develop and maintain communication mechanisms including regular staff meetings and feedback channels.
• Maintain high staff morale, accountability, and performance through effective leadership.
• Ensure all policies and procedures are developed and maintained in line with CHKS accreditation and hospital standards.
• Manage workforce planning, rostering and skill mix to meet service needs.

Learning & Education
• Identify learning and development needs aligned to service requirements and individual staff development plans.
• Collaborate with Learning & Education to deliver structured in-service training programmes.
• Ensure compliance with NMBI professional standards and promote continued education and skill development.
• Support postgraduate study, mentoring and competency assessment for all perioperative staff.

Quality Improvement and Risk Management
• Ensure compliance with CMPH policies, legislation, and accreditation standards.
• Promote continuous quality improvement and evidence-based practice through regular audit and evaluation.
• Be accountable for risk assessment, hygiene, infection control, and health & safety within the Theatre.
• Lead quality initiatives, develop KPIs, and implement action plans for service improvement.
• Foster a culture of safety, transparency, and positive incident reporting.
• Lead on risk management investigations and ensure learning outcomes are shared.
• Maintain oversight of accreditation and regulatory compliance processes.

Essential Criteria - Knowledge/ Experience
Each candidate must, at the latest date for receipt of completed applications for the post:
• Registered Nurse (NMBI) or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of five years recent post-registration experience in an acute hospital and at least two years in a management role at CNM3 level or equivalent.
• Postgraduate qualification in Perioperative Nursing or related field.
• Proven leadership and operational management skills.
• Demonstrated experience in quality improvement, clinical governance and service development.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational abilities.

Skills/ Competencies

Technical and Professional Expertise
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of perioperative practice, clinical governance, and strategic management. Integrates clinical expertise with organisational objectives to ensure excellence in theatre operations

Leadership & Management
Provides strategic leadership, managing multidisciplinary teams effectively to deliver on performance targets. Inspires a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and innovation.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Communicates clearly and persuasively with all stakeholders. Promotes collaboration, active listening, and respectful dialogue in all professional interactions.

Building & Maintaining Relationships
Develops and sustains collaborative working relationships with colleagues, consultants, and external partners. Promotes teamwork and mutual trust across all disciplines.

Patient Centred
Places the patient at the heart of every decision, ensuring care is delivered with empathy, respect, and dignity. Advocates for patient safety and engagement in service design.

Commitment to Quality & Risk Management
Leads quality and safety programmes in alignment with accreditation standards. Demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement, risk reduction, and compliance.

Results Driven & Accountable
Focuses on achieving measurable results. Takes responsibility for outcomes, resource optimisation, and sustained improvement in clinical and operational performance.

What We Offer
• Competitive salary
• Sign on Bonus
• Full-time, permanent employment contract
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities for career progression
• Free on-site parking

At Charter Medical Private Hospital, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and ensure equal opportunity in hiring and advancement.

Apply for the above role by sending your CV to recruitment@cmph.ie including the job title in the subject.

Charter Medical Private Hospital (CMPH) is a 77-bed surgical hospital located on the outskirts of Mullingar with four operating theatres and an endoscopy unit. We provide a wide range of surgical care across multiple specialties and offer 24/7 Stepdown, Minor Injuries, and Rapid Access services in collaboration with the HSE.

Role Summary
The Staff Nurse – Theatre Perioperative/Orthopaedic is responsible for providing high-quality, safe, and effective nursing care to patients throughout all stages of the perioperative journey — including anaesthetic, intraoperative (scrub/circulating), and recovery phases. The role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team to ensure patient safety, dignity, and clinical excellence. The Staff Nurse contributes to maintaining professional standards, supporting theatre efficiency, and promoting best practices within the perioperative environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Practice:
• Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to patients in all perioperative phases — anaesthetic, scrub, and recovery.
• Prepare and maintain the operating theatre, ensuring a safe and sterile environment.
• Assist the anaesthetist during induction, maintenance, and emergence from anaesthesia, ensuring safe patient positioning and airway management.
• Act as scrub nurse for surgical procedures, maintaining aseptic technique and ensuring correct surgical instrumentation and swab counts.
• Monitor patients in the Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU), assessing airway, pain, and vital signs, and providing appropriate interventions.
• Safely administer prescribed medications and treatments in line with hospital policies and professional standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all nursing care delivered.

2. Patient-Centred Care:
• Advocate for the patient’s safety, comfort, and dignity at every stage of the surgical process.
• Provide reassurance, education, and emotional support to patients and families before and after surgery.
• Ensure continuity of care by communicating effectively across perioperative teams and recovery staff.

3. Teamwork and Communication:
• Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists, operating department practitioners, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to preoperative briefings, surgical safety checklists, and postoperative debriefings in line with WHO standards.
• Support colleagues, share knowledge, and assist in the orientation of new or junior staff.

4. Professional and Quality Standards:
• Comply with the NMBI Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics, hospital policies, and infection control guidelines.
• Participate in clinical audits, theatre efficiency projects, and accreditation activities (e.g., CHKS, JCI).
• Promote a culture of safety through adherence to standard precautions, incident reporting, and risk management practices.
• Ensure proper care, handling, and maintenance of surgical instruments and equipment.

5. Education and Professional Development:
• Engage in ongoing education and reflective practice to maintain perioperative competency.
• Participate in in-service education sessions, skills training, and performance development planning.
• Actively contribute to teaching and mentoring of student nurses or new staff members.

6. Health and Safety:
• Maintain a safe working environment for patients, staff, and visitors in accordance with health and safety policies.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to clinical emergencies, including perioperative complications.
• Report hazards, incidents, and equipment malfunctions promptly.


1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc
(i) Are registered in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) or entitled to be so registered.
(ii) Have at least 3 years post registration full time experience (or an aggregate of 3 years post registration full time experience) of which 1 year post registration full time experience (or an aggregate of 1 year’s post registration full time experience) must be in the speciality or related area.
(iii) Have the clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
(iv) Candidates must demonstrate evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

2. Annual registration
(i) On appointment, Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the relevant division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann).
(ii) Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).

3. Health
Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

4. Character
Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

5. Post Specific Requirements
• Relevant perioperative nursing experience in scrub, anaesthetic, or recovery roles (or a combination).
• Experience in both elective and emergency surgery.
• Familiarity with electronic documentation and theatre management systems.
• Evidence of participation in quality improvement or patient safety initiatives.

Skills/ Competencies

1. Clinical Excellence and Accountability
• Demonstrates advanced clinical skills and knowledge in anaesthetic, scrub, and recovery nursing.
• Takes responsibility for maintaining high professional standards and safe patient outcomes.

2. Effective Communication
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensures accurate transfer of clinical information across all perioperative phases.

3. Compassion and Empathy
• Provides reassurance and emotional support to patients before and after surgery.
• Upholds patient dignity and privacy at all times in the theatre environment.

4. Teamwork and Collaboration
• Works seamlessly within multidisciplinary surgical teams to optimise patient care and theatre flow.
• Supports colleagues through effective cooperation, mentoring, and mutual respect.

5. Time Management and Organisational Skills
• Manages workload effectively in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
• Anticipates surgical needs and ensures readiness for all cases to minimise delays.

6. Adaptability and Initiative
• Demonstrates flexibility in working across multiple perioperative areas (scrub, anaesthetic, recovery).
• Responds confidently to changes in theatre schedules, patient needs, or emergencies.

What We Offer
• Competitive salary
• Sign on Bonus
• Full-time, permanent employment contract
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities for career progression
• Free on-site parking

At Charter Medical Private Hospital, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and ensure equal opportunity in hiring and advancement.

Apply for the above role by sending your CV to recruitment@cmph.ie including the job title in the subject.

The Clinical Nurse Manager 3 (CNM3) – Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) provides strategic, operational, and professional leadership for all aspects of Infection Prevention and Control across Charter Medical Private Hospital.
The post-holder is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of a comprehensive IPC programme aligned with HIQA, HSE, CHKS, and national best practice guidance. The CNM3 IPC acts as the designated specialist IPC lead and expert resource for the organisation, supporting patient safety, quality improvement, outbreak prevention, surveillance, education, governance, and regulatory compliance.
The role is aligned with the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist Posts (NCNM, 4th Edition, 2008) and incorporates the five core concepts of:
Clinical Focus
Patient / Client Advocacy
Education & Training
Audit & Research
Consultancy
Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Leadership and Governance
Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing review of the hospital's IPC programme in line with HIQA National Standards, HSE guidelines, and CHKS/JAG accreditation requirements.
Act as the designated IPC lead, providing expert advice and consultation to clinical teams, management, and external stakeholders including HIQA and the HSE.
Provide professional leadership and act as a role model for best practice in IPC.
Chair or co-chair the Hospital Infection Control Committee, ensuring terms of reference, meeting frequency, and reporting lines are maintained.
Provide regular, evidence-based reports on IPC performance to the Quality and Safety Committee, Clinical Governance Committee, and Executive Management Team.
Ensure the hospital's IPC risk register is current, that controls are proportionate, and that emerging risks are escalated in a timely manner.
Establish effective communication and referral pathways for IPC concerns.
Advise on the care and management of patients with communicable diseases.
Support and supervise the implementation of isolation and transmission-based precautions.
Advise on patient transfers to isolation facilities in consultation with medical and nursing teams.
Lead root cause analysis and structured reviews of healthcare-associated infection (HCAI) incidents, including surgical site infections (SSI), C. difficile, MRSA, and blood stream infections.

2. Policy, Procedure, and Standards
Develop, review, and ratify all IPC-related policies, procedures, and guidelines in accordance with current best evidence, HIQA, and HSE standards, ensuring scheduled review cycles are maintained.
Ensure compliance with the National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections (HIQA, 2009, updated guidance as applicable).
Support staff in the implementation of IPC Policies, Procedures, Protocols, Guidelines and SOPs (PPPGs).
Identify areas of IPC risk and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
Maintain oversight of antimicrobial stewardship in collaboration with the medical team and pharmacy, supporting the hospital's antimicrobial stewardship programme.
Ensure all decontamination, sterilisation, and reprocessing practices (including endoscopy — JAG standards where applicable) comply with national standards and manufacturer guidance.

3. Surveillance and Audit
Design and manage a systematic programme of IPC surveillance, including point prevalence surveys, surgical site infection surveillance, and mandatory national reporting (HPSC, HPHI where required).
Lead and co-ordinate IPC audit activity, including hand hygiene compliance auditing, environmental hygiene audits, and targeted clinical audits.
Conduct regular audits and inspections of IPC practices and hospital hygiene.
Collect, analyse, and report IPC-related data in a timely manner.
Analyse surveillance and audit data, identify trends, and translate findings into improvement actions with measurable outcomes.
Provide targeted education and improvement recommendations based on surveillance findings.
Ensure timely submission of data to HPSC national surveillance programmes as required.

4. Outbreak Management
Lead the hospital response to all suspected and confirmed HCAI outbreaks, including convening the outbreak control team and maintaining contemporaneous documentation.
Assist with timely investigation of potential or confirmed outbreaks and IPC breaches.
Liaise with the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC), Public Health, and other external agencies as appropriate during outbreak investigations.
Ensure post-outbreak reviews are completed, and learning is disseminated across the organisation.

5. Education, Training, and Professional Development
Design and deliver a hospital-wide IPC education and training programme across all staff groups, including induction, mandatory annual update, and bespoke targeted training.
Provide formal and informal IPC education in clinical and classroom settings.
Develop IPC educational resources, including information leaflets and guidance materials.
Support staff competence through targeted education based on audit and surveillance findings.
Promote a culture of infection prevention through visible leadership, clinical coaching, and sustained professional engagement.
Participate in hospital-wide initiatives such as IPC Awareness Week.
Support nursing, medical, and allied health students in achieving clinical learning outcomes related to IPC.
Utilise IT systems to support education, data management, and reporting.
Maintain personal continuing professional development (CPD) in line with NMBI requirements and the evolving IPC evidence base.
Maintain and expand knowledge of local, national, and international IPC standards.

6. Workforce and Resource Management
Manage any direct reports within the IPC function, including performance management in line with CMPH HR policies.
Participate in workforce planning and succession planning for the IPC team.
Contribute to the ongoing development and expansion of the IPC service.
Collaborate with MDT members to monitor hospital hygiene standards.
Liaise with Occupational Health and Health & Safety on IPC-related staff issues.
Provide IPC guidance related to building projects and renovations.
Contribute to the procurement and evaluation process for IPC-related products, consumables, and equipment, including formal product trial processes where applicable.
Manage the IPC department budget as delegated, ensuring value for money and compliance with financial governance requirements.

7. Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance
Lead IPC-related preparation for and participation in HIQA inspections, CHKS accreditation surveys, and any other regulatory assessments.
Ensure all IPC standards within the CHKS accreditation framework (where applicable) are met and evidenced through contemporaneous documentation.
Maintain up-to-date awareness of changes to national and European legislation, guidance, and standards relevant to IPC.

8. Patient Advocacy and Consultancy
Advocate for patients, families, and staff in relation to IPC practices.
Work collaboratively with clinical teams to ensure a safe, high-quality IPC service is maintained.
Act as a specialist IPC consultant to clinical and non-clinical staff.
Develop professional links with IPC teams in other hospitals and community settings.
Act as an ambassador for IPC excellence and CMPH.

Essential Criteria Knowledge/ Experience
Registration
· Current, active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) on the General and/or Children's and General register without restriction.
· Maintenance of registration in good standing throughout employment.
Professional Qualifications
· Hold a recognised post-graduate qualification in Infection Prevention and Control (Level 9 or equivalent on the National Framework of Qualifications), OR hold a recognised IPC specialist qualification (e.g., CIC, CIPS) with substantial demonstrable IPC experience.
· Hold or be working towards a management qualification at Level 8 or above OR have equivalent management experience at CNM 2 or above in an IPC or related clinical governance role.

Experience
· Minimum of five years' post-registration nursing experience, of which a significant proportion has been in an IPC specialist or CNM 2 role.
· Demonstrated experience in managing and leading IPC programmes in an acute healthcare setting.
· Experience of HCAI surveillance methodology, audit, and quality improvement.
· Experience of working with regulatory and accreditation bodies (HIQA, CHKS, or equivalent).
· Proven track record in policy development and implementation.
· Experience of delivering education and training to multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable Criteria
· Experience in a private acute or independent hospital sector context.
· Familiarity with CHKS accreditation standards and JAG endoscopy standards.
· Experience in antimicrobial stewardship programmes.
· Knowledge of healthcare risk management frameworks.
· Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IPS — Infection Prevention Society).
· Experience with new build/building extensions/building renovations.

Skills/ Competencies
Clinical and Professional
Practice Applies specialist IPC knowledge to inform clinical decision-making; demonstrates evidence-based practice; maintains professional registration and CPD.

Leadership and Management
Provides visible, credible clinical leadership; manages competing priorities; holds self and others accountable for outcomes; leads change effectively.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Communicates complex clinical information clearly to diverse audiences; builds effective multidisciplinary relationships; influences without direct authority.

Planning and Organising
Designs and manages IPC surveillance and audit programmes; plans education calendars; manages resources effectively; delivers to deadlines.

Critical Analysis and Decision-Making
Analyses surveillance data and trends; makes defensible risk-based decisions; escalates appropriately; demonstrates sound clinical judgement.

Quality, Safety, and Risk
Champions a safety culture; applies risk management frameworks; drives continuous quality improvement; ensures regulatory compliance.

What We Offer-
Competitive salary
Sign-on bonus
Full time hours, permanent contract
Continuous professional development and training opportunities
Supportive, collaborative working environment
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunities for career progression
Free on-site parking

At Charter Medical Private Hospital, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and ensure equal opportunity in hiring and advancement. Apply for the above role by sending your CV to recruitment@cmph.ie including the job title in the subject.