National Clinical Leadership Centre for Nursing and Midwifery (ONMSD)
The National Clinical Leadership Centre for Nursing and Midwifery (NCLC) supports the clinical leadership development for all grades of nurses and midwives nationally.
Our vision is to inspire innovative leadership through our clinical leadership competency framework, clinical leadership programmes, initiatives and workshops.
Our 2022 End of Year report provides an insight into the work of the NCLC during another very challenging year It is also reflective of the dedication and commitment of the NCLC team and those who support our commitment to clinical leadership development.
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NCLC 2022 End of Year Report (PDF, size 1.4 MB, 32 pages)
NCLC Roadmap July 2023 to June 2025 (PDF, size 853 KB, 27 pages)
Role and Function of the NCLC (ONMSD)
The role of the NCLC Team is to support the clinical leadership development of all grades of nurses (all disciplines) and midwives nationally through our:
- Clinical Leadership Competency Framework
- Clinical Leadership Programmes
- Clinical Leadership Workshops
- Clinical Leadership Development Initiatives
Our Team
NCLC Team Profile (PDF, size 544 KB, 1 page)
Clinical Leadership Competency Framework
The Clinical Leadership Competency Framework (CLCF) is an e-learning resource for nurses and midwives up to and including CNM CMM2 and equivalent grades. The CLCF provides an opportunity for the user to assess, plan and develop their capacity and capability through 7 Leadership Competencies.
The CLCF contains a comprehensive leadership resource section, while also linking the user to a digital National Professional Development Plan. Thereby providing an opportunity to record their leadership development.
The CLCF can be accessed on hseland.ie
Clinical Leadership Programme Pathway
NCLC Programme Pathway (PDF, size 263 KB, 1 page)
How to register for a Clinical Leadership programme for all grades of Nursing & Midwifery
Select the nursing / midwifery grade applicable to you. Choose and click on the programme title. This will allow you to view the schedule of programmes available for that grade. A description of programme and workshop content including registration guidance and details are provided for each nursing and midwifery grade as follows:
Staff Nurse & Staff Midwives
Clinical Leadership Programme for Staff Nurse & Staff Midwives
ICARE for Staff Nurse & Staff Midwives
NCLC & CNO Nursing & Midwifery Challenge Programme (As part of the Nursing Now Challenge Programme Initiative)
NCLC National Facilitator Education Programme for Nurses & Midwives
CNM & CMM 1 & 2 Grades or equivalent
Clinical Leadership Programme for CNM & CMM 1& 2 Grades or equivalent
ICARE for CNM & CMM 1& 2 Grades or equivalent
NCLC National Facilitator Education Programme for Nurses & Midwives
CNM/CMM 3 & ADON/ADOM Grades or equivalent
Clinical Leadership Programme for CNM/CMM 3 & ADON/ADOM Grades or equivalent
ICARE for CNM/CMM 3 & ADON/ADOM Grade or equivalent
NCLC National Facilitator Education Programme for Nurses & Midwives
DON/DOM/CDON/CDOM or equivalent
Executive Leadership Programme for Directors of Nursing and Midwifery
- 2024 Registration date to be confirmed
NCLC Florence Nightingale Foundation Scholarship Programme
- To be advertised in Autumn 2023
NCLC Leadership Programme for Directors of Nursing and Midwifery in the first 2 years of their role
- New dates for Autumn 2024 to be confirmed
NCLC Florence Nightingale Foundation Scholarship Programme
- To be advertised in Autumn 2024
NCLC National Facilitator Education Programme for Nurses & Midwives
The NCLC does not hold waiting lists for programmes
Clinical Leadership Development Initiatives
Engaging an Intergenerational Workforce Webinar Series
The National Clinical Leadership Centre for Nursing and Midwifery are delighted to host this webinar series for which will be presented by Dr Mary Collins during which participants will have the opportunity to:
- To understand what a workplace generational cohort is
- To explore the challenges and opportunities of different generations in our workforce
- To understand the 4 key generations in the workforce (Baby boomers, Gen X, Gen Y, Gen Z)
- Practical strategies to leverage the strengths of an intergenerational workforce in the HSE
Intergenerational Workforce Webinar Series 2024 (PDF, 575.7 KB, 1 page)
National Mentoring Implementation Programme
The NCLC supports services to implement a formal mentoring structure and process into their organisations. For further information please contact Aoife.Lane@hse.ie
Nursing and Midwifery Clinical Leadership during Covid-19, Sharing the Learning Webinar Series
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the NCLC in collaboration with the Chief Nursing Office and the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland hosted a webinar series consisting of 10 webinars. The aim of this series was to provide an opportunity for all grades of nurses (all disciplines) and midwives to present their clinical leadership experiences and share their learning.
The webinar series was extremely successful and will contribute to nursing and midwifery history for future generations.
NCLC Webinar Series Clinical Leadership in Covid-19 Sharing the Learning (PDF, size 444 KB, 1 page)