Shape the Future of Maternity & Newborn Care
At The Coombe, we don’t just deliver babies—we advance maternal and neonatal care with excellence, compassion, and innovation. As one of Ireland’s largest maternity hospitals, we support over 8,000 pregnant women annually, care for 1,000+ newborns in our Neonatal Unit, and perform more than 7,000 surgical procedures in our dedicated Women’s Health Centre.
Advance your Career in Care at The Coombe Hospital
Your Career at The Coombe
Excellence. Innovation. Compassion.
At The Coombe, we believe that great care starts with great people. Our commitment to specialist, innovative, and advanced healthcare ensures that every patient receives the very best. From a kind word to cutting-edge interventions, we deliver world-class maternity and newborn care—because people are at the heart of everything we do.
✨ Join a team that listens, understands, and acts with compassion.
✨ Be part of a hospital where passion meets purpose.
✨ Advance your career in an environment that values your skills and supports your growth.
🚀 Your journey starts here. Explore career opportunities today.
A Midwifery Philosophy That Puts Women First
We believe midwifery is more than a profession—it is a calling. Birth is a
transformative experience, not just for the mother, but for her family and the wider community.
Our hospital has pioneered progressive maternity care, including:
Refurbished Delivery Suite for enhanced birthing experiences
Advanced practice roles in midwifery and nursing
Community midwifery services to provide care closer to home
Continuity of care model, ensuring personalized maternity support
Specialist diabetic services for expectant mothers
Parent education programmes to empower families
Why Work at The Coombe?
Salary according to the HSE Payscale
Specialist salary allowance
Permanent, full time, part time and flexible hours, pensionable contracts
24 days annual leave, plus 10 public Holidays
37.5 hours per week. Additional Pay for shift differentials
Professional development and educational opportunities
Subsidised canteen
On-site staff car parking facilities
TaxSaver Commuter Tickets
Cycle to Work Schemes, Onsite bicycle maintenance a few times a year
Health and Wellbeing Programme
Positive Safety & Culture Group
Employee Assistance Programme
Internal rotation
The Hospital is located approx. 3km from Dublin City Center
Occupational Health Department
Close proximately to bus, luas and rail transport
Clinical Midwifery Education (CME) for the three Dublin Maternity Hospitals
Health Services Staff credit Union
VHI Group Member scheme with 10% discount.
📍 Located just 3km from Dublin City Centre, with easy access to public transport.
At The Coombe, we are committed to delivering exceptional care while fostering a supportive and progressive work environment.
📩 To apply, send your CV and cover letter to careers@coombe.ie.
Relocation Support
For international candidates, we offer:
A relocation package of up to €4,160 for accommodation and flights (terms apply)
Reimbursement of NMBI registration fees for first-time registration
Professional Development
Our Practice Development Team strive to offer ongoing support to Midwives, Nurses and Midwifery and Nursing Students to become the best midwives and nurses they can be.
Midwives and Nurses from The Coombe Hospital have been supported with funding (partial and full) and study leave for further education. Our staff have studied at our affiliated university, Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and in other universities. (The School of Nursing & Midwifery, TCD, is ranked 1st in Ireland, 5th in Europe and 25th in the World, in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2018).
Our Midwifes and Nurses undertook different studies to keep improving their professional experience. Some of the courses are:
Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Diploma in Neonatal Care
Professional Diploma in Project Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Management
Postgraduate Certificates
High Dependency Maternity Care Hypnobirthing
Examination of the Newborn Mindfulness
Lactation Consultants (IBLCE)
Certificate in Nurse & Midwifery Prescribing Preparation for Birth & Motherhood
Masters
MSc Midwifery Practice & Leadership MSc in Nursing
MSc inNeonatal Nursing
MScin Healthcare Management MScin Quality & Safety
MSc Nursing Advanced Practice
Support to Grow
Our Midwives and Nurses are also supported to attend conferences, workshop and study days in our onsite Centre for Midwifery Education and national and international venues. We host an annual Essence of Midwifery Care Conference each May celebrating Midwifery care nationally and internationally.
Internal promotions
26 internal competitions were posted during 2022
100% of the competitions were filled with a Coombe staff member
Interested in becoming a Midwife?
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Patient Experience
Every patient’s path to diagnosis and treatment is individual. No matter your specific journey, we believe in empowering you to take an active role in your healthcare.
Departments & Services
Help & Support
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Appointments:
All appointments can be directed through Hospital reception: 01 408 5200, 24 hours a day -
Health Insurance:
We operate a direct payment scheme with VHI, Laya Healthcare, Irish Life Health, Garda Medical Aid, ESB, Medical Provident Fund, and Prison Officers Medical Aid. If you are covered by any of these insurers, the relevant insurance forms are signed electronically on your admission to hospital.
Fees:
For more information on Fees - visit our Hospital Charges page -
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The Resource Page:
Browse our collection of patient resources, brochures, and information leaflets—all in one place. Downloadable and easy to access, these documents cover everything from appointments and procedures to maternity, newborn care, and more.
Contact Us
Tel: 01 408 5200
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Location:
Cork St, Dublin, D08 XW7X