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 2023 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.
NCLC 2024 End of Year Report (PDF, size 1.7 MB, 31 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
Ms Marie Kilduff
Director
Phone: 087 656 8104
Email: marie.kilduff@hse.ie
Ms Margaret Williams
Deputy Director
Phone: 087 163 9160
Email: margaret.williams1@hse.ie
Dr Aoife Lane
Leadership Advisor
Phone: 087 698 4752
Email: aoife.lane@hse.ie
Ms Niamh Lavin
Leadership Advisor
Phone: 087 436 3224
Email: niamh.lavin@hse.ie
Ms Mary McKenna
Leadership Advisor
Phone: 087 050 7106
Email: mary.mckenna@hse.ie
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
Leadership Programmes offered by the NCLC
All our upcoming programmes are on the National Clinical Leadership Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Programme Prospectus for 2025 and you can register your interest in attending one of our programmes via HSELand using the module descriptor in the prospectus.
NCLC Programme Prospectus 2025 (PDF, size 1.89 MB, 14 pages)
Programmes being offered in 2025
Staff Nurse and Staff Midwives
- Clinical Leadership Programme for Staff Nurse & Staff Midwives
- NCLC National Facilitator Education Programme for Nurses & Midwives
CNM & CMM 1 and 2 Grades or equivalent
- Clinical Leadership Programme for CNM & CMM 1& 2 Grades or equivalent
- NCLC National Facilitator Education Programme for Nurses & Midwives
CNM/CMM 3 and ADON/ADOM Grades or equivalent
- Clinical Leadership Programme for CNM/CMM 3 & ADON/ADOM Grades or equivalent
- NCLC National Facilitator Education Programme for Nurses and Midwives
DON/DOM/CDON/CDOM or equivalent
- NCLC Leadership Programme for Directors of Nursing and Midwifery in the first 2 years of their role
- NCLC National Facilitator Education Programme for Nurses & Midwives
The NCLC does not hold waiting lists for programmes
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 aoife.lane@hse.ie.
NCLC Leading with Hearts and Minds Podcast Series
The NCLC ‘Leading with Hearts and Mind’s’ podcast series offers a unique insight into the hearts and minds behind inspirational leadership in our health service. Through candid conversations, we explore the personal and professional journeys of leaders who have navigated extraordinary challenges and triumphs to make a lasting impact. Each episode reveals hard-earned lessons, pivotal moments, and the human side of leadership in healthcare.
Each episode is released every 2 weeks: Leading with Hearts and Minds Podcast Series
You may also wish to access the series via:
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)