Clinical Nurse Manager – Breast Care (CNM2)

About the role

The Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM2) in the BreastCheck Southern Unit will lead nursing care for women attending breast screening in Cork. Working closely with the Clinical Director and a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure high‑quality, patient‑centred services across the screening pathway.

Key responsibilities

• Provide optimal health care to women who have or fear they may have breast cancer, and support their families.
• Liaise with the multidisciplinary team to deliver a coordinated service that meets patient and family needs.
• Evaluate clinical problems, coordinate investigations, therapies and patient follow‑up in partnership with team members.
• Promote patient advocacy and informed decision‑making throughout the screening and treatment process.
• Facilitate seamless care between the screening unit, hospital, symptomatic breast clinic and community services.
• Deliver pre‑ and post‑operative support, including fitting of prostheses when required.
• Ensure nursing care complies with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland Code of Professional Conduct.
• Contribute to service planning, quality assurance, resource management, staff development, practice development and clinical leadership.

Required profile

• Registered Nurse with current registration on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
• Demonstrated experience in breast care, breast screening or related oncology nursing.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Commitment to patient‑centred care and advocacy.
• Capability to manage resources, develop staff and drive quality improvement.

Required skills

• Clinical nursing expertise in breast care and screening pathways.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, care planning and post‑operative support.
• Experience with quality assurance, audit and service evaluation.
• Ability to provide education, mentorship and professional development to nursing staff.
• Knowledge of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland professional standards.
• Effective communication and coordination across hospital, community and screening services.