13 Experienced Medical Specialist jobs in Ireland

The Brennan & Co Group
, founded in Dublin in 1967, incorporates four companies –
Brennan & Co
,
Brennan & Co NI,
Brennan & Co SVS
and
Irish Power and Process Ltd.
The Group is a market leader in the supply and servicing of equipment, reagents and consumables along with supply chain management to the Life Sciences, Healthcare, Industrial and Pharmacy sectors in Ireland, Europe and Asia.

At our heart we have always had a focus on our people. Our suppliers, our customers and our employees. We value innovation, exceptional customer service and quality in all we do.

We are a dedicated team of professionals who love what we do and the people we work with. Join us on our journey to grow our business while maintaining our core values of accountability, honesty, respect and communications.

Why this role exists

The purpose of this role is to cover an existing, mature Territory in the Munster area. The ideal candidate must be based in Munster.

This role would suit either a Nurse looking to step into an education / sales role, or an experienced Med Device sales rep, who is familiar with hospital sales processes in this area.

You will work closely with our partner companies and HCP's providing solutions in both Hospital and HSE primary care settings.

The role involves providing a high proportion of education at Nurse and HCP level with a focus on wound care and infection prevention. Working as part of a small team, the area to be covered is well established and the products are well thought of in the healthcare sector, both Public and Private.

This business unit makes a significant contribution to the overall company turnover.

Full product training will be provided.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Achieve Sales targets across the product portfolio.
• Maintain existing business & grow the business through existing accounts
• Foster excellent relations with all customers and key decision makers
• Present a professional image of Brennan & Co.
• Provide reports, analysis, and territory planner to the Sales Manager.
• All administrative duties should be completed in a correct and timely fashion.
• Work entails daily interfacing with a variety of KOL's within several hospital / community disciplines to include Drs., all Nursing staff, and Purchasing Personnel.

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

• Degree level preferably in a scientific/medical or business-related discipline.
• Nursing, Wound Care or experience in Medical Device sales (3 years minimum) to the HSE
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Skilled in time management and highly organised
• Strong Account and Territory Management skills required.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Competencies and Behaviours

1. Excellent Planning, Communication and Organisation skills

2. Strong IT skills: proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

3. Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

4. Excellent working knowledge of the HSE + Acute Healthcare in Ireland

5. Problem Solver and Analytical Thinker

6. Displays Emotional Intelligence

7. Selling and Influencing Skills

8. High level of Integrity

9. Learning mindset

10. Enthusiasm

What we can offer you

• Company Car
• Competitive Salary
• Commission Scheme
• Pension contributions
• Group Income Protection
• Paid Maternity & Paternity leave
• Sports and Social Club
• Long Service Awards

The Brennan Co Group, founded in Dublin in 1967, incorporates four companies – Brennan Co, Brennan Co NI, Brennan Co SVS and Irish Power and Process Ltd. The Group is a market leader in the supply and servicing of equipment, reagents and consumables along with supply chain management to the Life Sciences, Healthcare, Industrial and Pharmacy sectors in Ireland, Europe and Asia.

At our heart we have always had a focus on our people. Our suppliers, our customers and our employees. We value innovation, exceptional customer service and quality in all we do.

We are a dedicated team of professionals who love what we do and the people we work with. Join us on our journey to grow our business while maintaining our core values of accountability, honesty, respect and communications.

Why this role exists

The purpose of this role is to cover an existing, mature Territory in the Munster area. The ideal candidate must be based in Munster.

This role would suit either a Nurse looking to step into an education / sales role, or an experienced Med Device sales rep, who is familiar with hospital sales processes in this area.

You will work closely with our partner companies and HCP's providing solutions in both Hospital and HSE primary care settings.

The role involves providing a high proportion of education at Nurse and HCP level with a focus on wound care and infection prevention. Working as part of a small team, the area to be covered is well established and the products are well thought of in the healthcare sector, both Public and Private.

This business unit makes a significant contribution to the overall company turnover.

Full product training will be provided.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Achieve Sales targets across the product portfolio.
• Maintain existing business grow the business through existing accounts
• Foster excellent relations with all customers and key decision makers
• Present a professional image of Brennan Co.
• Provide reports, analysis, and territory planner to the Sales Manager.
• All administrative duties should be completed in a correct and timely fashion.
• Work entails daily interfacing with a variety of KOL's within several hospital / community disciplines to include Drs., all Nursing staff, and Purchasing Personnel.

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

• Degree level preferably in a scientific/medical or business-related discipline.
• Nursing, Wound Care or experience in Medical Device sales (3 years minimum) to the HSE
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Skilled in time management and highly organised
• Strong Account and Territory Management skills required.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Competencies and Behaviours

1. Excellent Planning, Communication and Organisation skills

2. Strong IT skills: proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

3. Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

4. Excellent working knowledge of the HSE + Acute Healthcare in Ireland

5. Problem Solver and Analytical Thinker

6. Displays Emotional Intelligence

7. Selling and Influencing Skills

8. High level of Integrity

9. Learning mindset

10. Enthusiasm

• Company Car
• Competitive Salary
• Commission Scheme
• Pension contributions
• Group Income Protection
• Paid Maternity Paternity leave
• Sports and Social Club
• Long Service Awards

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Job Description

THE POSITION:
Medical Communications is part of our integrated commercial services. This position is fundamental to building credibility and strengthening relationships with healthcare providers, patients, and industry clients. The position delivers industry-leading services, which include call center staffing for responding to product information requests, identifying and in-taking of adverse events and/or product quality issues, and medical writing.

The role is home office based, (full-time position), ideally located in
Poland, Ireland, the UK, Italy, Portugal, Germany
or
Spain
and the
job holder must be legally eligible to work in the European Union or in the UK

Working hours:
US hours, working 9 hour shifts between 2pm and 2am CET Mon-Fri.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Our employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams. These results are achieved by:

• Translation of English documents into the target language or vice-versa, and delivering these translated responses either on the phone or in writing.
• Triage and respond to drug information inquiries from physicians, pharmacists, nurses, other health care professionals, and consumers/patients.
• Disseminate drug information either verbally or by written correspondence.
• Identify adverse events and product complaints during interactions with customers. Perform intake sufficient to generate initial adverse event and product complaint reports in compliance with EVERSANA-Medical Communications and client SOPs. Fulfill local Regulatory Authority regulations and requirements for post-marketing adverse event reporting. In addition to being fluent in safety terminology, the individual should be able to make accurate assessments regarding what information needs to be obtained and level or depth of information to be collected.
• Utilise writing skills for adverse event and product complaint narratives during intake as well as medical inquiry custom responses.
• Coordinate processes necessary for responding to quality-related complaints. This process may involve interactions with personnel in the following departments: Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and the complainant.
• Utilise drug information skills to critically evaluate medical literature in researching and developing information for written dissemination to healthcare professionals.
• Miscellaneous projects including market and competitive product research, system development, sales training projects, and field liaison support.
• Medical Writing
• On-call responsibilities on an as assigned basis.
• All other duties as assigned.

EXPECTAT
IONS OF THE JOB:

• Customer Services:
  Maintain and improve customer services associated with activity of the Medical Communications Call Centre.
• Place of Work:
  Home Office or European Hub Office
• Hours:
  US hours, working 9 hour shifts between 2pm and 2am CET Mon-Fri
• Metrics:
  Maintain and contribute toward process improvement which positively impacts metrics associated with activities of the Medical Communications Call Centre; metrics are subject to change annually or more often as deemed necessary.
• Travel:
  In general, this position does not travel; however, the incumbent will need to be able to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.
• Education:
  Life Sciences or healthcare degree or equivalent
• Experience and/or Training:
  Strong clinical background and excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Language
  : English C1 level is obligatory. In addition to mother tongue fluency in Spanish is essential.
• Strong translation skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:
  Preferred Pharma D / M Pharma but other degrees such as Master of Science (MSc) degree in Life Sciences or healthcare. Common examples include BSc. or MSc. in Pharmacy, BSc. Biomedical Sciences, BSc. Anatomy & Physiology, BSc. Health Science, BSc. Human Science,
• Experience and/or Training:
  Call Center, Medical Information, pharmaceutical industry, and clinical experiences including medical writing.
• Language skills:
  fluent English along with Native Spanish.
• Technology/Equipment:
  Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Window applications. The utilization of Medical Information Management Systems, Safety Databases, or equivalent.
• Positive Attitude and Energy
  : Exhibits an upbeat attitude, a genuine interest in others, and a sense of humor. Energises others and heightens morale through her/his attitude.
• Communication Skills
  : Possesses the ability to develop and articulate ideas and information that generate understanding and create a climate that motivates and encourages others to participate.
• Innovator:
  Transforms creative ideas into original solutions that positively impact the company's performance.
• Highly Principled:
  Proves to be a professional of unquestionable integrity, credibility, and character who demonstrates high moral and ethical behavior

Additional Information

Patient Minded

I act with the patient's best interest in mind.

Client Delight

I own every client experience and its impact on results.

Take Action

I am empowered and hold myself accountable.

Embrace Diversity

I create an environment of awareness and respect.

Grow Talent

I own my development and invest in the development of others.

Win Together

I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.

Communication Matters

I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful, and timely dialogue.

Always Innovate
I am bold and creative in everything I do.

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From EVERSANA's inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one's identity. All of our employees' points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

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Medical Device Product Specialist | Nationwide (Ireland)

Are you a confident communicator with a passion for healthcare and innovation? A dynamic opportunity awaits for an ambitious individual to join a forward-thinking medical device organization as a Medical Device Product Specialist . If you're driven by results, eager to grow your career, and excited to work at the intersection of science, technology, and patient outcomes — this could be your next big move.

The Ideal Candidate :

All candidates must hold a third-level qualification (minimum: NFQ Level 8 – Honors Bachelor Degree) and ideally bring 3+ years of experience from one or more of the following areas:

• Healthcare (clinical, surgical, or healthcare-related background – an advantage, but not essential as training is provided)

• Business (B2B Sales, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Commerce)

• Engineering (Biomedical, Biochemical)

• Science (Microbiology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Mathematical Sciences, Biology, R&D)

Our Client is looking for someone who:

• Is a self-starter with an entrepreneurial drive and a hunger to succeed.

• Has a natural flair for presenting, with the ability to communicate complex technical information in an engaging, relatable way.

• Approaches challenges with a solution-focused mindset and thrives under pressure.

• Enjoys building genuine relationships and sees value in long-term client trust.

• Is eager to continuously learn, grow, and evolve within a commercial healthcare setting.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Setting and achieving territory business development goals and sales targets

• Promoting a portfolio of surgical devices and healthcare solutions to medical professionals

• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships based on credibility and trust

• Gathering and sharing market intelligence, including customer feedback, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities

• Representing the brand at meetings, product demonstrations, workshops, and industry events

• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure high levels of customer service and operational excellence

• NFQ Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree in a relevant discipline (Healthcare, Business, Engineering, or Science)

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a relevant industry

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills

• Proven ability to manage a territory and work autonomously

• Full, clean driving licence (essential)

• Must be currently residing in Ireland

• Willingness to travel nationwide

• A long-term vision to develop within the healthcare sales and marketing field

What’s on Offer: Competitive base salary with bonus structure; Company car, expenses, and pension contribution ; Comprehensive training and onboarding; Supportive team culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement; Opportunity to join a growing company and make a real impact in the medical device sector

Note: By applying for this position, you may also be considered by Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment for other or future related vacancies.

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2025/115 Specialist Medical Scientist
Microbiology
Permanent, Full time
Specialist Medical Scientist in Microbiology with a particular interest in Surveillance.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Specialist Medical Scientist in Microbiology with responsibility for Surveillance data in Microbiology, Serology and Virology.
• Deputise for the Chief Medical Scientist during periods of absence.
• To ensure that systems and processes are in place to provide accurate timely information required by all the stakeholders within the hospital and among the partner agencies.
• Working with DOVE for the surveillance of Serology data and the completion quarterly reports
• The extraction of antimicrobial resistance data (e.g. EARSS) from laboratory information systems, and its categorisation into hospital-acquired, healthcare-associated, and community-acquired.
• Collating and disseminating of data on antimicrobial resistance and other relevant data to laboratory managers, hospital senior management and the infection control committee.
• Aiding in laboratory developments to improve the surveillance of antimicrobial resistance.
• Developing and maintaining databases that will facilitate the surveillance of Staphylococcus aureus, C. difficile, vancomycin-resistant enterococci, and other organisms, as and when appropriate.
• Developing and maintaining databases that will facilitate the surveillance of resistant organisms isolated from the on-going screening program in the NICU.
• To contribute to the early recognition and management of outbreaks of infection or other unexpected infection related events in the Hospital and associated community services.
• Participation in local and national initiatives such as the surveillance of Healthcare associated infections.
• Assisting in the notification of diseases to public health departments using CIDR and non-CIDR methodologies.
• Facilitating the extraction of data to fulfil Freedom of Information requests and requests from the patients and members of the public.
• Participation in laboratory, departmental, hospital and other committees, where surveillance is a key component.
• Contributing to relevant education and learning initiatives in hospitals and the community.
• Participating in molecular research and development projects that have relevance locally and nationally.
• Participating in continuing professional development and education where appropriate.
• Reporting notifiable organisms both locally and nationally when and where required as set out by the Chief Medical Scientist/ Consultant Microbiologist.

Skills, Competencies And/or Knowledge
Interpersonal Skills

• The successful candidate should possess good interpersonal skills and an awareness/sensitivity towards patient and users' needs and perform duties in a manner, which is conducive to harmonious team-based intra and inter-departmental relationships.
• Good IT skills.

Performance Planning Development System (PPDS)

• Achievement of laboratory and personnel objectives is facilitated by PPDS. The Rotunda Hospital has set out a clear strategic plan in which employees are at the heart of its vision of the future. A key mechanism to achieve and sustain this is through a PPDS.
• The purpose of the PPDS is to assist employees in understanding and developing their role in implementing the Hospitals strategy and to value the part that they and the department of laboratory medicine play in that process. Please refer to HR-GEN-0046 for further details
• The job description will be reviewed as part of the PPDS process and any changes will be recorded on MF-GEN-0145 Job description amendment/addition record form at the time of the PPDS.

All informal queries to David Le Blanc Chief Medical Scientist Microbiology ).

Closing date: 17th September 2025

Specialist Medical Scientist in Microbiology with a particular interest in Surveillance.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Specialist Medical Scientist in Microbiology with responsibility for Surveillance data in Microbiology, Serology and Virology.
• Deputise for the Chief Medical Scientist during periods of absence.
• To ensure that systems and processes are in place to provide accurate timely information required by all the stakeholders within the hospital and among the partner agencies.
• Working with DOVE for the surveillance of Serology data and the completion quarterly reports
• The extraction of antimicrobial resistance data (e.g. EARSS) from laboratory information systems, and its categorisation into hospital-acquired, healthcare-associated, and community-acquired.
• Collating and disseminating of data on antimicrobial resistance and other relevant data to laboratory managers, hospital senior management and the infection control committee.
• Aiding in laboratory developments to improve the surveillance of antimicrobial resistance.
• Developing and maintaining databases that will facilitate the surveillance of Staphylococcus aureus , C. difficile , vancomycin-resistant enterococci, and other organisms, as and when appropriate.
• Developing and maintaining databases that will facilitate the surveillance of resistant organisms isolated from the on-going screening program in the NICU.
• To contribute to the early recognition and management of outbreaks of infection or other unexpected infection related events in the Hospital and associated community services.
• Participation in local and national initiatives such as the surveillance of Healthcare associated infections.
• Assisting in the notification of diseases to public health departments using CIDR and non-CIDR methodologies.
• Facilitating the extraction of data to fulfil Freedom of Information requests and requests from the patients and members of the public.
• Participation in laboratory, departmental, hospital and other committees, where surveillance is a key component.
• Contributing to relevant education and learning initiatives in hospitals and the community.
• Participating in molecular research and development projects that have relevance locally and nationally.
• Participating in continuing professional development and education where appropriate.
• Reporting notifiable organisms both locally and nationally when and where required as set out by the Chief Medical Scientist/ Consultant Microbiologist.

Skills, Competencies and/or Knowledge:

Interpersonal Skills

• The successful candidate should possess good interpersonal skills and an awareness/sensitivity towards patient and users' needs and perform duties in a manner, which is conducive to harmonious team-based intra and inter-departmental relationships.
• Good IT skills.

Performance Planning Development System (PPDS)

• Achievement of laboratory and personnel objectives is facilitated by PPDS. The Rotunda Hospital has set out a clear strategic plan in which employees are at the heart of its vision of the future. A key mechanism to achieve and sustain this is through a PPDS.
• The purpose of the PPDS is to assist employees in understanding and developing their role in implementing the Hospitals strategy and to value the part that they and the department of laboratory medicine play in that process. Please refer to HR-GEN-0046 for further details
• The job description will be reviewed as part of the PPDS process and any changes will be recorded on MF-GEN-0145 Job description amendment/addition record form at the time of the PPDS.

All informal queries to David Le Blanc Chief Medical Scientist Microbiology ).

Closing date: 17th September 2025

Clinical Nurse Specialist Medical Oncology – UPMC Whitfield Hospital

Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital

Job type: Permanent

Overview of role:

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Medical Oncology will provide expert nursing care and support to patients diagnosed with cancer, undergoing systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT). The CNS Medical Oncology will work closely with the patient, patient's medical team, nursing team, multidisciplinary team members to ensure evidence – based practice in delivering high standards of care in all areas of patient care. This will include, but is not limited to:
• Patient and family education pre and post treatment
• Serve as a clinical resource in relation to care of the patient undergoing medical oncology treatment (chemotherapy, infusions, immunotherapy etc.)
• Maintain a clinical database of patients and their treatment and outcomes (survivorship)
• Document all procedures, evaluations, treatments, outcomes, education and referrals consistent with Hospital policy and national / international standards
• Participate in follow up clinics / phone calls as required Roles and responsibilities

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Professional /Clinical

Clinical Focus

The Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS will have a strong patient focus whereby the specialty defines itself as nursing and subscribes to the overall purpose, functions and ethical standards of nursing. The clinical practice role may be divided into direct and indirect care.

Direct Care CNS :

The CNS will:

• Provide a specialist nursing service for patients with a new diagnosis of cancer.
• Undertake comprehensive patient assessment to include physical, psychological, social and spiritual elements of care using best evidence based practice.
• 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.
• Make alterations in the management of patient's condition in collaboration with the MDT and the patient in line with agreed pathways and policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines (PPPG's).
• Accept appropriate referrals from MDT colleagues

• Co-ordinate investigations, treatment therapies and patient follow-up
• Communicate with patients, family and /or carer as appropriate, to assess patient's needs and provide relevant support, information, education, advice and counselling as required

• Where appropriate work collaboratively with MDT colleagues across Primary and Secondary Care to provide a seamless service delivery to the patient, family and/or carer as appropriate
• Participate in medication reconciliation taking cognisance of poly-pharmacy and support medical and pharmacy staff with medication reviews and medication management
• Identify and promote specific symptom management strategies as well as the identification of triggers which may cause exacerbation of symptoms. Provide patients with appropriate self-management strategies and escalation pathways.
• Manage nurse lead clinics with MDT input.
• Identify health promotion priorities for the patient, family and/or carer and support patient self-care in line with best evidence. This will include the provision of educational and health promotion material which is comprehensive, easy to understand and meets patient's needs.

Indirect Care

The CNS will:

• 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.
• Take a proactive role in the formulation and provision of evidence based PPPGs relating to supportive care for cancer patients.
• Take a lead role in ensuring the service for patients who require survivorship care is in line with best practice guidelines and the Safer Better Healthcare Standards (HIQA, 2012)

The CNS will:

• Communicate, negotiate and represent patient's family and/or carer values and decisions in relation to their condition in collaboration with MDT colleagues 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
• Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the patient, family and/or carer
• Establish, maintain and improve procedures for collaboration and cooperation between UPMC Ireland Services and other organisations as appropriate
• Proactively challenge any interaction which fails to deliver a quality service to patients

Patient/Client Advocate

The CNS will:

• Provide an efficient, effective and high quality service, respecting the needs of each patient, family and/or carer.
• Effectively manage time and caseload in order to meet changing and developing service needs.
• Continually monitor the service to ensure it reflects current needs.
• Implement and manage identified changes.

• Ensure that confidentiality in relation to patient records is maintained.
• Represent the specialist service at local, national and international fora as required.

• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records and data on all matters pertaining to the planning, management, delivery and evaluation of care and ensure that this service is in line with HSE requirements.
• Contribute to the service planning process as appropriate and as directed by the ADON Medical Services.
• Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.
• To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.

Managerial Responsibilities

The CNS will:

• Maintain clinical competence in patient management within cancer nursing and nursing/midwifery, keeping up-to-date with relevant research to ensure the implementation of evidence based practice.
• Provide the patient, family and/or carer with appropriate information and other supportive interventions to increase their knowledge, skill and confidence in managing their condition.
• Contribute to the design, development and implementation of education programmes and resources for the patient, family and/or carer in relation to diagnosis and survivorship issues thus empowering them to self-manage their condition.
• Provide mentorship and preceptorship for nursing colleagues as appropriate.
• Participate in training programmes for nursing and MDT colleagues as appropriate
• Create exchange of learning opportunities within the MDT in relation to evidence based survivorship care delivery through journal clubs, conferences etc.
• Be responsible for addressing own continuing professional development needs.

Education & Training

The CNS will:

• Establish and maintain a register of patients referred to the CNS.
• Maintain a record of clinically relevant data aligned to National Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) as directed and advised by the ADON Medical Services.
• Identify, initiate and conduct nursing and MDT audit and research projects relevant to the area of practice.
• Identify, critically analyse, disseminate and integrate best evidence relating to Cancer treatment and care.
• Contribute to nursing research on all aspects of survivorship care for cancer patients.
• Use the outcomes of audit to improve service provision.
• Contribute to service planning and budgetary processes through use of audit data and specialist knowledge

Audit & Research:

Audit expected outcomes including:

• Collate data (agreed KPIs/clinical targets as per the National Cancer Control Programmes Guidelines), which will provide evidence of the effectiveness of CNS interventions undertaken 3 or 4 - Refer to the National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery final report - Evaluation of Clinical Nurse and Midwife Specialist and Advanced Nurse and Midwife Practitioner roles in Ireland (SCAPE Report, 2010) and refer to the National KPIs associated with the speciality. They should have a clinical nursing focus as well as a breakdown of activity - patients seen and treated.
• Evaluate audit results and research findings to identify areas for quality improvement in collaboration with nursing management and MDT colleagues.

Quality, Risk and Safety Responsibilities:

It is the responsibility of all staff to:

• Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements with regard to quality, risk and safety
• Participate and cooperate with local quality, risk and safety initiatives as required
• Participate and cooperate with internal and external evaluations of the organisation's structures, services and processes as required, including but not limited to, The National Hygiene Audit, National Decontamination Audit, Health and Safety Audits, CHKS, DGSA, ISO and other audits specified by regulatory authorities
• Initiate, support and implement quality improvement initiatives in their area which are in keeping with local organisational quality, risk and safety requirements
• Contribute to the development of PPPGs and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards
• Comply with UPMC Ireland Complaints Policy
• Ensure completion of incident/near miss forms and clinical risk reporting
• Adhere to department policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied and used to carry out the responsibilities of the role of CNS.

It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure compliance with local organisational hygiene standards, guidelines and practices.

Qualifications & Experience:

Candidates must have at the latest date of application: -

1. Professional Qualifications, experience etc.

(a) I) Be a registered nurse on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be eligible to be so registered

And

II) 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 8 or higher relevant in Cancer

Nursing.

Or

Can provide written evidence from higher education institute that they have

achieved the number of ECTS credits equivalent to a Level 8 or higher

standard, relevant to the specialist area prior application

And

III) Have a minimum of 5 years post registration full time experience or an

aggregate of 5 years full time in Cancer Nursing.

And

IV) Evidence of career development and personal development plan

And

V) Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development and

competence in delivering a professional service in Cancer Nursing

(b) Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibility within his/her scope of practice

2. Annual registration

(i) Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the appropriate/relevant

Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and

Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) for the role

And

(ii) Confirm annual registration with NMBI to UPMC Ireland.

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.

Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.

Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.

Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.

Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

About UPMC

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.

In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.

Clinical Nurse Specialist Medical Oncology - UPMC Whitfield Hospital

Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital

Job type: Permanent

Overview of role:

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Medical Oncology will provide expert nursing care and support to patients diagnosed with cancer, undergoing systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT). The CNS Medical Oncology will work closely with the patient, patient's medical team, nursing team, multidisciplinary team members to ensure evidence - based practice in delivering high standards of care in all areas of patient care. This will include, but is not limited to: * Patient and family education pre and post treatment * Serve as a clinical resource in relation to care of the patient undergoing medical oncology treatment (chemotherapy, infusions, immunotherapy etc.) * Maintain a clinical database of patients and their treatment and outcomes (survivorship) * Document all procedures, evaluations, treatments, outcomes, education and referrals consistent with Hospital policy and national / international standards * Participate in follow up clinics / phone calls as required Roles and responsibilities are developed around five core concepts which include: * Clinical focus * Service user / client advocacy * Education and Training * Audit and Research * Consultancy - including leadership in clinical practice The CNS Medical Oncology will be dynamic, enthusiastic, conscientious and passionate with strong clinical leadership and the ability to develop the role to meet the evolving needs of the Medical Oncology patient. The CNS will be responsible for acting as a point of contact for patients in the out-patient setting, providing a telephone triage hotline service using a validated assessment tool (UKONS), undertaking detailed patient assessments and actively participate in planning and performing

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Professional /Clinical
Clinical Focus

The Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS will have a strong patient focus whereby the specialty defines itself as nursing and subscribes to the overall purpose, functions and ethical standards of nursing. The clinical practice role may be divided into direct and indirect care.

Direct Care CNS :

The CNS will:

* Provide a specialist nursing service for patients with a new diagnosis of cancer.

* Undertake comprehensive patient assessment to include physical, psychological, social and spiritual elements of care using best evidence based practice.

* 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.

* Make alterations in the management of patient's condition in collaboration with the MDT and the patient in line with agreed pathways and policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines (PPPG's).

* Accept appropriate referrals from MDT colleagues

* Co-ordinate investigations, treatment therapies and patient follow-up * Communicate with patients, family and /or carer as appropriate, to assess patient's needs and provide relevant support, information, education, advice and counselling as required

* Where appropriate work collaboratively with MDT colleagues across Primary and Secondary Care to provide a seamless service delivery to the patient, family and/or carer as appropriate

* Participate in medication reconciliation taking cognisance of poly-pharmacy and support medical and pharmacy staff with medication reviews and medication management

* Identify and promote specific symptom management strategies as well as the identification of triggers which may cause exacerbation of symptoms. Provide patients with appropriate self-management strategies and escalation pathways.

* Manage nurse lead clinics with MDT input.

* Identify health promotion priorities for the patient, family and/or carer and support patient self-care in line with best evidence. This will include the provision of educational and health promotion material which is comprehensive, easy to understand and meets patient's needs.

Indirect Care

The CNS will:

* 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.

* Take a proactive role in the formulation and provision of evidence based PPPGs relating to supportive care for cancer patients.

* Take a lead role in ensuring the service for patients who require survivorship care is in line with best practice guidelines and the Safer Better Healthcare Standards (HIQA, 2012)

The CNS will:

* Communicate, negotiate and represent patient's family and/or carer values and decisions in relation to their condition in collaboration with MDT colleagues 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

* Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the patient, family and/or carer

* Establish, maintain and improve procedures for collaboration and cooperation between UPMC Ireland Services and other organisations as appropriate

* Proactively challenge any interaction which fails to deliver a quality service to patients

Patient/Client Advocate
The CNS will:

* Provide an efficient, effective and high quality service, respecting the needs of each patient, family and/or carer.

* Effectively manage time and caseload in order to meet changing and developing service needs.

* Continually monitor the service to ensure it reflects current needs.

* Implement and manage identified changes.

* Ensure that confidentiality in relation to patient records is maintained. * Represent the specialist service at local, national and international fora as required.

* Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records and data on all matters pertaining to the planning, management, delivery and evaluation of care and ensure that this service is in line with HSE requirements.

* Contribute to the service planning process as appropriate and as directed by the ADON Medical Services.

* Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.

* To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.

Managerial Responsibilities
The CNS will:

* Maintain clinical competence in patient management within cancer nursing and nursing/midwifery, keeping up-to-date with relevant research to ensure the implementation of evidence based practice.

* Provide the patient, family and/or carer with appropriate information and other supportive interventions to increase their knowledge, skill and confidence in managing their condition.

* Contribute to the design, development and implementation of education programmes and resources for the patient, family and/or carer in relation to diagnosis and survivorship issues thus empowering them to self-manage their condition.

* Provide mentorship and preceptorship for nursing colleagues as appropriate.

* Participate in training programmes for nursing and MDT colleagues as appropriate

* Create exchange of learning opportunities within the MDT in relation to evidence based survivorship care delivery through journal clubs, conferences etc.

* Be responsible for addressing own continuing professional development needs.

Education & Training
The CNS will:

* Establish and maintain a register of patients referred to the CNS.

* Maintain a record of clinically relevant data aligned to National Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) as directed and advised by the ADON Medical Services.

* Identify, initiate and conduct nursing and MDT audit and research projects relevant to the area of practice.

* Identify, critically analyse, disseminate and integrate best evidence relating to Cancer treatment and care.

* Contribute to nursing research on all aspects of survivorship care for cancer patients.

* Use the outcomes of audit to improve service provision.

* Contribute to service planning and budgetary processes through use of audit data and specialist knowledge

Audit & Research:
Audit expected outcomes including:

* Collate data (agreed KPIs/clinical targets as per the National Cancer Control Programmes Guidelines), which will provide evidence of the effectiveness of CNS interventions undertaken 3 or 4 - Refer to the National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery final report - Evaluation of Clinical Nurse and Midwife Specialist and Advanced Nurse and Midwife Practitioner roles in Ireland (SCAPE Report, 2010) and refer to the National KPIs associated with the speciality. They should have a clinical nursing focus as well as a breakdown of activity - patients seen and treated.

* Evaluate audit results and research findings to identify areas for quality improvement in collaboration with nursing management and MDT colleagues.

Quality, Risk and Safety Responsibilities:

It is the responsibility of all staff to:

· Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements with regard to quality, risk and safety

· Participate and cooperate with local quality, risk and safety initiatives as required

· Participate and cooperate with internal and external evaluations of the organisation's structures, services and processes as required, including but not limited to, The National Hygiene Audit, National Decontamination Audit, Health and Safety Audits, CHKS, DGSA, ISO and other audits specified by regulatory authorities

· Initiate, support and implement quality improvement initiatives in their area which are in keeping with local organisational quality, risk and safety requirements

· Contribute to the development of PPPGs and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards

· Comply with UPMC Ireland Complaints Policy

· Ensure completion of incident/near miss forms and clinical risk reporting

· Adhere to department policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied and used to carry out the responsibilities of the role of CNS.

It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure compliance with local organisational hygiene standards, guidelines and practices.

Qualifications & Experience:

Candidates must have at the latest date of application: -

1. Professional Qualifications, experience etc.
(a) I) Be a registered nurse on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be eligible to be so registered

And

II) 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 8 or higher relevant in Cancer

Nursing.

Or

Can provide written evidence from higher education institute that they have

achieved the number of ECTS credits equivalent to a Level 8 or higher

standard, relevant to the specialist area prior application

And

III) Have a minimum of 5 years post registration full time experience or an

aggregate of 5 years full time in Cancer Nursing.

And

IV) Evidence of career development and personal development plan

And

V) Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development and

competence in delivering a professional service in Cancer Nursing

(b) Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibility within his/her scope of practice

2. Annual registration
(i) Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the appropriate/relevant

Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and

Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) for the role

And

(ii) Confirm annual registration with NMBI to UPMC Ireland.

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.

Compensation
- Competitive pay for the work employees do - base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.

Benefits
- Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.

Performance and Recognition
- Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work-Life Balance
- Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.

Development and Career Opportunities
- Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

About UPMC

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division - an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.

In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.

Medical and Commercial Operations Specialist

This role will provide Support to the CMO and Team (Medical Affairs, Commercial, Clinical Science and Clinical Operations): with all on-going activities such a KOLs engagement and meetings, advisory boards, attendance of any critical meetings.

It will also be responsible for overseeing the contracting, Budget tracking, Branding and Congress Support for the CMO and extended team.

Key Responsibilities:

Contracting:

• Ensure clinical science, medical, market access & commercial departmental contracts and purchase orders are compliantly executed, a system for tracking of project milestones is established and maintained.
• Work closely with Program Management and teams to ensure contract prioritisation communication to Legal.

Budget tracking:

• Assist with All Clinical and Medical and Market access & commercial department budgets tracking by working with each department leader and CMO and with Program Management on vendor set up, and onboarding.
• Coordinate with Finance to maintain high visibility into vendor invoicing against purchase orders on a monthly and quarterly basis.

Brand Team Support:

• Plan and coordinate logistics for the Brand Team meetings, including scheduling planning meetings, coordinating agenda, contracting with external venues/vendors to support execution, communicating with attendees around logistics, and on-site meeting support.

Congress Support Lead:

• Provide congress planning and logistics leadership: lead the planning, coordination, and on-site execution for presence at key medical congresses, patient meetings, and medical events in accordance with legal and compliance guidelines.
• Coordinate Medical department and CEO attendance at priority medical congresses, including registration, pre-attendance prep meetings, shipment of materials, booth build, and in-booth furniture and fixtures coordination.
• Secure sponsorships including booth space, symposia timeslots and chase deadlines.
• Manage budgets, tracking, and reporting for meetings and congresses.
• Support the operations aspect of publication and congress planning to assist with
• author communication, contracting and agency support.

On-boarding process:

• Take the lead and organise the necessary aspects of the on-boarding process for in coordination with HR, Quality, Legal, Medical, Device team and any other relevant functions and ensure it is rolled out to all new hires.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support in the future any committees created at such as IST review committee, funding committee etc.
• Project management support of select medical affairs projects with meeting scheduling, agenda preparation, meeting notes and tracking action items.

Experience and Education:

• A strong fit with the team and willing to "roll their sleeves up"
• Excellent communication Skills
• Excellent Project Management Skills
• Good understanding of pharma, commercial, and most of all congress management and support
• Resilient, highly energetic and enthusiastic
• A self-starter and comfortable working on their own initiative.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously under direction and prioritise workload.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude and present clear instruction/direction to team members.
• Proven ability to successfully achieve results within a multi-cultural and geographically diverse cross-functional team.
• Flexible, able to adjust, embrace and drive change.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and establish connections between departments.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with KOLs and other important stakeholders such as payers, patient groups etc on behalf of senior management to organise meetings and manage continuous interface with them.
• Understanding of Pharmacovigilance
• Excellent knowledge on how medical, commercial, market access, supply chain departments operate /
• Strong ability to chase timelines.

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