Neonatology Consultant, Ireland

Job Description

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Organisation/Company PhD-Jobs.NET Research Field Medical sciences » Medicine Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 31 Dec 2026 - 13:00 (Europe/Brussels) Country Ukraine Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number M251 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description\n

You will be based in the Neonatal Unit, a regional specialist service delivering expert care to critically ill and premature newborns, with 19 approved cots including intensive care capacity – the second largest neonatal unit in Ireland outside of Dublin.

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As a Consultant Neonatologist, you will:

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• Provide senior clinical leadership and consultant‑level neonatal care for premature and critically ill newborn infants.
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• Participate fully in the neonatal rota and serve as a senior presence on the unit.
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• Supervise, mentor and train non‑consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs), junior staff and the multidisciplinary neonatal team.
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• Engage in clinical governance, audit, risk management and quality improvement activities.
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• Collaborate with paediatric support services, obstetrics, midwifery and allied health professionals.
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• Undertake teaching responsibilities for medical students and junior doctors in conjunction with the University of Limerick.
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• Contribute to service development and research initiatives.
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Your time will be structured approximately as:

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• 10 hours per week neonatal ward rounds
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• 12 hours per week neonatal unit cover
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• 5 hours per week diagnostic/treatment activity
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• 6 hours per week outpatient and high‑risk follow‑up clinic duties
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• 2 hours per week consultation services
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• 4 hours per week management, professional development and teaching
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• Participation in the neonatology on‑call rota
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Salary & Benefits:

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• Competitive public consultant salary scale under the Public Only Consultant Contract 2026 (with incremental progression based on experience)
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• 30 days annual leave + 10 public holidays
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• Dedicated Continuous Medical Education (CME) leave and support for professional development and research
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• Full guidance through the Irish Medical Council Specialist Registration process
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• Exact salary will be in line with the national consultant pay scale, reflective of experience and IMC recognition status.
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Living and Working in Limerick:

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• Limerick offers an excellent balance of professional and personal life for Consultant Neonatologists:
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• A vibrant city with culture, sports, arts and great schooling
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• Easy access to scenic west coast and countryside activities
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• Strong community, social and lifestyle amenities
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• Good transport links including easy access via Shannon Airport
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Eligibility:

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• Suitable applicants might hold:
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• UK CCT in Paediatrics and Neonatology experience
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• EU Specialist qualification recognised under EU Directive
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• American Board certification in Neonatology or equivalent
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• Canadian Fellowship
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• Australian or New Zealand Fellowship
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• Eligibility for Irish Medical Council Specialist Registration in Paediatrics with neonatology competence is required before or shortly after appointment.
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