Please download and submit application form for this exciting role through the Rezoomo website (Using Google Chrome)***CV's not accepted for this campaign*** Application Form OnlyGrade Code:2313County:GalwayHse Area:HSE West and North West RegionStaff Category:Nursing & MidwiferyContract Type:Permanent , Part time (18.75 hrs)Internal/External:ExternalProposed Interview Dates:Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date.Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstancesInformal Enquiries:Ms Anne Marie CulkinAssistant Director of MidwiferyEmail Phone:0909625142Ms Deirdre NaughtonDirector of MidwiferyEmail:Closing Date:27 April 2026, Monday @2.00 pmLocation of Post:Portiuncula University Hospital, Saolta University Health Care GroupThe following post is currently available:Portiuncula University Hospital – 0.5 part time postA panel may be formed for CNS/CMS Infant Feeding/Lactation, as a result of this campaign forPortiuncula University Hospital from which current and future, permanent and specified purposevacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.Purpose of the Post:The purpose of this CNSp/CMSp. post is to:· Deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for theEstablishment of Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council forthe Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008.· The Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist (Infant Feeding/Lactation) will focus on improvingthe breastfeeding outcomes for mothers attending maternity neonatal or paediatric services in GUH· The Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist (Infant Feeding/Lactation) will provide clinicalexpertise and support to the midwifery/nursing staff working in all areas of the maternity dept.· The Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist (Infant Feeding/Lactation) will ensure the promotion,support and encouragement of breastfeeding throughout the hospital. This will be operationalised by· Supporting the implementation of the HSE Infant Feeding Policy for Maternity and NeonatalServices & related Baby Friendly Initiative Standards.· The provision of support and practical information for mothers and expectant mothers.Support to mothers will be dependent upon the service requirements and can vary from one-to-one, group and post discharge support. They will also provide vital clinical input into complex breastfeeding cases.· Encouraging partners to provide emotional and practical support to the mother.· The Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist (Infant Feeding/Lactation) will provide continuingeducation and practical skills training across maternity services.· The Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist (Infant Feeding/Lactation) will strive to achieve theoverarching aim of the Breastfeeding Action Plan 2016-2021 to increase breastfeedinginitiation and duration rates by supporting and enabling mothers to breastfeedPlease ensure you read the instructions for the completion of this Application Form and complete all areas, in full. Failure to complete all areas of the Application Form will result in you not being brought forward to the interview stage of the selection process.For Eligibility Criteria and further information on this post, please view the attached job specification below.AttachmentsSee below
