Clinical Midwife Specialist Infant Feeding/Lactation 2313CMS25
Date posted: 10 July 2025
Before you apply
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Reference
2313CMS25
Category
Nursing and Midwifery
Grade
2313 Clinical Midwife Specialist
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HSE
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Important Information
This job is in the HSE.
Health region
HSE Dublin and North East
County
- Louth
Location
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, Co Louth
Recruiter
HSE Dublin and North East: North Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan, and Monaghan
Contract type
- Permanent Wholetime
Post specific related information
"The purpose of this CMSp. post is to:
Deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Midwife Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008.
The Clinical Midwife Specialist (Infant Feeding/Lactation) will have a strong community focus. Focusing on improving the breastfeeding outcomes for mothers attending maternity and paediatric services in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.
The Clinical Midwife Specialist (Infant Feeding/Lactation) will provide clinical expertise and support to the midwifery/nursing staff working in the Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.
The Clinical 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 Neonatal Services & 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 Midwife Specialist (Infant Feeding/Lactation) will provide continuing education and practical skills training across maternity services."
Closing date
26/07/2025 12:00:00
Proposed interview date
TBC
Informal enquiries
"Michelle Scanlon
Clinical Midwife Manager 3
Email: michelle.scanlon@hse.ie"