Clinical Innovation Specialist

Peamount Healthcare was founded in 1912 as a Tuberculosis (TB) Sanatorium by the Women's National Health Association.
With the decline in the incidence of TB in later years, more accommodation became available for other services.
In 1963, at the request of the Department of Health, a residential unit for people with an intellectual disability was opened.
Over time as the needs of the community changed, Peamount developed a wider range of healthcare services.
The focus of the Peamount Healthcare'
Peamount Healthcare was founded in 1912 as a Tuberculosis (TB) Sanatorium by the Women's National Health Association.
With the decline in the incidence of TB in later years, more accommodation became available for other services.
In 1963, at the request of the Department of Health, a residential unit for people with an intellectual disability was opened.
Over time as the needs of the community changed, Peamount developed a wider range of healthcare services.
The focus of the Peamount Healthcare'
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Skills and attributes
Knowledge and expertise in healthcare innovation
Proven track record of leading complex innovation portfolios
Knowledge of the Irish health and social care system
Description
Job Specification and Terms & Conditions
OVERVIEW
Campaign Reference -
RQ1024
Job Title & Grade -
Clinical Innovation Specialist
Tenure -
Full Time - 2 year Fixed Term
Hours of Work -
The standard working week applying to the post is to be confirmed at Job Offer stage.
The allocation of these hours will be at the discretion of the Department Head and in accordance with needs of service
Department -
CEO
Location of Post -
Peamount Healthcare, Newcastle, Co.
Dublin
Working Model -
Fully Onsite
Annual Leave -
As per Health Service Executive (HSE) -
Closing Date -
Monday, 22nd September 2025
Proposed Interview Date -
Week commencing 29th September 2025
Take Up Appointment -
Successful applicant(s) must be available to take up the role within a reasonable timeframe
Reporting Relationship -
Tanya King, CEO Peamount Healthcare & Jared Gormly, Head of HSE Spark
Peamount Healthcare is an independent voluntary organisation that provides a range of high-quality health and social care services.
We help people return home after a serious illness, we provide safe and homely residential care for those who need it, and we support people to live as independently as possible in the community.
OUR VALUES
Peamount Healthcare is committed to the following values:
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Person centred
– seeing each person as unique, giving them a voice and focusing on ability.
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Respect
– creating a supportive environment where everyone is given courteous and respectful care and support.
·
Excellence
– enabling interdisciplinary teams to deliver high quality integrated care, meaningful outcomes with a focus on continuous improvement.
·
Team working
– fostering an inclusive, healthy working environment where people are valued and recognised for their individual and shared achievements.
·
Quality improvement
– supporting teams to embed continuous improvement methodology as part of everything we do.
·
Education & Research
– partnering with academia to support education, learning, research and evidence-based care.
BENEFITS OF WORKING IN PEAMOUNT
Pension
Yearly Increment
Bike to Work Scheme
Free Parking
Employee Assistance Programme
Educational Funding
Subsidised Canteen
Award Winning Tranquillity Room
Staff/Family Fun Days
PURPOSE OF THE POST
Peamount Healthcare, in partnership with the HSE Spark Innovation Programme, is recruiting a Clinical Innovation Specialist to lead and deliver service improvement and innovation initiatives.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with clinical teams, managers, patients and external partners to co-design, test and spread new approaches that improve patient care, pathways and outcomes.
KEY RESPONSIBILTIES
Drive clinical and service innovation
Collaborate with staff and partners to design and embed innovation supports
Build innovation capacity through training, mentorship and resources
Lead programme delivery, reporting and evaluation to ensure measurable impact.
REQUIREMENTS
Health & Social Care Professional (CORU registered or eligible) with 5+ years post-qualification experience OR equivalent relevant background.
Relevant third-level qualification (e.g. Innovation, Design, Business, Technology).
Proven experience in healthcare innovation, project management or service improvement.
Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
*** Please see full job description attached ***
Peamount Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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