“A future which empowers people with intellectual disabilities to realise their potential and live a good life”

Cheeverstown are now inviting applicants who share in our mission and values to apply for the following post:

Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mental Health Intellectual Disability

37.50 hours per week, Permanent Contract

Location: The provision of a person-centred service require the post holder to be flexible in terms of work location and provide supports that may be clinic based, domiciliary, day service-based, or other setting depending on the needs of the particular case.

Role Description:

The CNS MHID is a member of Cheeverstown MDT team providing direct specialist nursing care to individuals with dual diagnosis of Intellectual Disability and mental health diagnosis.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifications:

• Be a registered RNID or RPN on the NMBI register of Nurses and Midwives in which the application is being made or in exceptional circumstances, which will be assessed on a case-by-case basis be registered in another Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives.
• A minimum of three years post registration (of which two must be in the specialised MHID area)
• Have undertaken formal recognised post registration education in the specialist area of Mental Health, Positive behaviour support or a related area at Higher Diploma level or equivalent (level 8) on the NQAI framework.
• Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development.
• Possess an in-depth knowledge and understanding of mental health and the various healthcare needs of people with Intellectual Disability.
• Full clean driving licence and access to a car.

Desirable:

• Experience of working as part of a team and commitment to building on their role in a community and social based model.
• Have the ability to enable and support people to achieve their goals through quality person centred services.
• Good organisational skills.
• Strong interest and ability in providing social supports to maximise each person’s quality of life and enable them to have a meaningful day every day.

Salary will be reflective of qualifications and level of experience as part of the HSE consolidated salary scales.

For a detailed job description: Please email careers@cheeverstown.ie

Please email your CV with cover letter to: dduffysingh@cheeverstown.ie

The closing date for receipt of applications is 31st March 2025

CHEEVERSTOWN HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER