Candidate Clinical Nurse Specialist cCNS Intellectual Disabilities Positive Behaviours Support DSECM1226 - Extended
Date posted: 23 April 2026
Before you apply
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Reference
DSECM1226
Category
Nursing and Midwifery
Grade
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Intellectual Disability) 2627
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HSE
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Important Information
This job is in the HSE.
Health region
HSE Dublin and South East
County
- Wicklow
- Dublin South
Location
Dublin South & Wicklow (IHADSW) Community Disability Services and Southside Intellectual Disability Services (SSID) Residential Services. / FSS Bhaile Átha Cliath Theas agus Cill Mhantáin
There is currently one permanent fulltime (1 WTE) vacancy available in Eist (Evaluation & Intensive Support Team) Primary Location: Hawhorns Grove, Stillorgan- Secondary Location: Bray Civic Centre, Bray, Co Wicklow. (No travel time or payment applies to going from home to either base location). Eist is multi-disciplinary team aligned to Southside Intellectual Disability Services and Adult Community Disability Services IHADSW.
A panel may be created from this campaign for IHA Dublin South & Wicklow Clinical Nurse Specialist (Intellectual Disabilities) IHA Dublin South & Wicklow from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration may be filled
Recruiter
HSE Dublin and South East: Tipperary South, Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow, part of South Dublin
Contract type
- Permanent Wholetime
Post specific related information
Candidates must demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in the assessment and management of adults with complex intellectual disability +/- Autism and/or physical disability, including individuals with complex disability related needs, mobility, postural, or sensory needs relevant to the role.
Applicants must demonstrate experience in trauma-informed and person-centred clinical practice, recognising the impact of trauma, communication differences, and sensory processing needs on engagement with therapy and participation in daily life.
Candidates should demonstrate experience working within a multidisciplinary team operating within an interdisciplinary model of care supporting individuals with complex and high support needs, contributing to integrated assessment, care planning, and coordinated interventions.
Applicants must demonstrate experience delivering nursing services in community-based settings, including collaboration with families, carers, residential services, and community providers, and supporting capacity building for staff and carers
Candidates should demonstrate experience contributing to evidence-based research, clinical governance, service development, quality improvement initiatives, and practice education within disability services or similar complex services.
Closing date
08/05/2026 12:00:00
Proposed interview date
Interviews are due to take place week commencing 4th May 2026. Please note that these dates may be subject to change.
Informal enquiries
Name: Sharon Mooney Director of Nursing SSID
Tel: 01 4061274
Email: sharon.mooney1@hse.ie
Name: Caroline Farrell, Disability Services Manager, Dublin South Wicklow
Tel: 01 2744188
Email: caroline.farrell2@hse.ie
For Queries in relation to the Recruitment Process please contact:
Name: Tiegan Barnaville, Recruitment Lead
Email: tiegan.barnaville@hse.ie