Clinical Placement Co-Ordinator

About Us

St James’s Hospital is Ireland’s largest acute academic teaching hospital and is based in Dublin’s south inner city. Our fundamental purpose is the delivery of health treatment, care and diagnosis as well as health promotion and preventative services at local, regional and national levels. Our academic partner is Trinity College Dublin.

Purpose of the Role

The post of Clinical Placement Coordinator was established following the introduction of the Diploma programme in 1994. The principal purpose of the role is to support and guide pre-registration nursing students and staff in assigned clinical areas to ensure that the clinical placements meet the requirements of the education programme with regard to planned experiences and learning outcomes. The post holder will also have responsibility for promoting nursing practice development initiatives and facilitating implementation of evidenced based practice in collaboration with all grades of nursing staff.

Additional Information

Please review the attached Role Profile for a detailed description of the role, as well as a full list of all eligibility criteria, qualifications and/or experience required.

A panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled.

St. James's Hospital is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Please note: All application forms / CV's (where applicable) must be completed and submitted in English.