▷ (Immediate Start) Lactation Specialist

Purpose of the Role The appointment of an Infant Feeding/Lactation specialist, with International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) qualification, within all Irish maternity hospitals and paediatric hospitals is a key action of the HSE Breastfeeding in a Healthy Ireland Health Service Breastfeeding Action Plan 2016 - 2021 (HSE, 2016). The primary purpose of this post will be to provide leadership and evidence-based education for patients and staff in CHI in conjunction with the other CHI Lactation Specialist. The post holder will assist with supporting the parent's choice of infant feeding, provide lactation support and education to women attending our service in conjunction with a highly motivated multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will provide ongoing research and audit of infant feeding choices and promote a quality service for parents and infants. Essential Criteria: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) qualification is essential for all applicants 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. 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 is 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 CV's and cover letter is Sunday 16th November 2025 by 11:45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on by 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 For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Olivia Adams at Olivia.adam PLEASE NOTE: CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new 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 2025 & 2026. December 15th January 12th February 9th March 9th To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.