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 2021 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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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 527 KB, 2 pages)
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 and Midwifery
Select the nursing or 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 and Staff Midwives
- Clinical Leadership Programme for Staff Nurse and Staff Midwives NCLC Clinical Leadership Programme for Staff Nurse Staff Midwife (PDF, size 357 KB, 1 page)
- ICARE for Staff Nurse and Staff Midwives ICARE Registration Flyer Staff Nurses and Staff Midwives (PDF, size 466 KB, 1 page)
- Nursing and Midwifery Challenge Programme (as part of the Nursing Now Challenge Programme initiative (PDF, size 515KB, 1 page)
- NCLC National Facilitator Education Programme for Nurses and Midwives NCLC National Facilitator Education Programme (1 page, size 338 KB, 1 page)
CNM and CMM 1 and 2 Grades or equivalent
- Clinical Leadership Programme for CNM and CMM 1 and 2 Grades or equivalent NCLC Clinical Leadership Programme for CNM 12 CMM 12 (PDF, size 626 KB, 2 pages)
- ICARE for CNM and CMM 1 and 2 Grades or equivalent ICARE Registration Flyer CNM CMM 1 and 2 and equivalent grades (PDF, size 467 KB, 1 page)
- Team Building for Managers workshops NCLC Team Building Workshop (PDF, size 386 KB, 1 page)
- NCLC National Facilitator Education Programme for Nurses and Midwives NCLC National Facilitator Education Programme (PDF, size 338 KB, 1 page)
CNM CMM 3 and ADON ADOM Grades or equivalent
- Clinical Leadership Programme for CNM CMM 3 and ADON ADOM Grades or equivalent NCLC Clinical Leadership Programme for CNM CMM 3 ADoN ADoM ADPHN (PDF, size 566 KB, 1 page)
- ICARE for CNM CMM and ADON or ADOM Grade or equivalent ICARE Registration Flyer 2023 ADon ADoM CNM CMM3 (PDF, size 466 KB, 1 page)
- Team Building for Managers Workshops NCLC Team Building Workshop (PDF, size 386 KB, 1 page)
DON DOM CDON CDOM or equivalent
- Executive Leadership Programme for Directors of Nursing and Midwifery to be advertised in 2023
- NCLC Florence Nightingale Foundation Scholarship Programme to be advertised in 2023
- NCLC National Facilitator Education Programme for Nurses and Midwives NCLC National Facilitator Education Programme (PDF, size 338 KB, 1 page)
Clinical Leadership Development Initiatives
National Mentoring Implementation Programme
The NCLC supports services to implement a formal mentoring structure and process into their organisations. For further information please contact margaret.williams1@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)