Lactation Specialist (Senior HSCP / CNM2)

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of this post is to provide leadership and evidence-based lactation care and education for the families and staff in CHI; alongside the other CHI Lactation Specialist post holder.

The post holder will assist with supporting the parent’s choice of infant feeding, providing lactation support and education to parents attending our service in onjunction with a highly motivated multidisciplinary team.

They will also provide ongoing research and audit of infant feeding choices and promote a quality service for infants and parents.

The successful candidate may be required to work across CHI sites and services in ine with organisational requirements and the development of the new children’s hospital and associated services.

Essential Criteria:

International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) qualification is essential for all applicants i.e. nursing and HSCP

For Nursing candidates

· Be a registered nurse/midwife on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be eligible to be so registered

· Have 5 years post registration relevant nursing experience

· Hold a level 8 or higher related to Infant feeding/Lactation or a post registration programme of study in children’s nursing or neonatal intensive care nursing.

· Have experience in infant feeding / lactation

For HSPC candidates

· Be a CORU registered HSCP for relevant profession

· HSCP have a minimum of 3 years’ experience or be working at Senior grade

· Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the area of Paediatrics which must include infant feeding/lactation experience

How to Apply & Informal Enquiries

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above are met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Sunday, 18th October 2026 by 23:45 pm.

Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobsby clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Catherine Carroll (Acting Professional Lead Nutrition and Dietetics Department) Catherine.carroll@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Victoria Gsamelova Victoria.Gsamelova@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2027 for your information only:

· 18thJanuary 2027

· 8thFebruary 2027