Clinical Nurse Specialist – Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Purpose of the RoleThe post holder will manage a caseload of children with emotional and psychological challenges and will facilitate the appropriate management of a wider group of children / families through hospital and the home. This will be done in conjunction with the wider MDT.Essential Criteria:Be registered on the Children’s Division and the Psychiatric divisions of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of IrelandANDHave at least 5 years post registration experience of which a minimum of 2 years must be in the speciality or related area. ANDHave previous experience of working with children and adolescents with mental health difficultiesANDHave the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the roleHave 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 4th ed (2008). How To Apply & Informal EnquiriesApplications 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 Monday 17th November 2025 by 11:45pm. 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 helen.flynn@childrenshealthireland.ieFor other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – Olivia Adams at Olivia.adams@childrenshealthireland.iePLEASE NOTE:CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new 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 2025 and 2026 for your information.November 10th 2025December 15th 2025January 12th 2026February 9th 2026March 9th 2026