Specialist Doctor Recruitment. Built Around People.

The majority of posts that MatchMedics place are at Registrar and Consultant grades. 

Specialties with highest demand include: 

• Emergency Medicine
• Anaesthesia
• General Medicine
• Psychiatry
• Paediatrics
• Radiology

In General Practice, doctors who have completed GP or Family Medicine training are always in high demand. 

In the public hospital system, salaries are fixed. As of October 2024, the pay scales (Gross amounts in Euro) are: 

SENIOR HOUSE OFFICER: Range from €52,614 – €71,960 per annum 

REGISTRAR:  Range from €66,872 – €78,748 per annum 

CONSULTANTS:  Range from €226,681 – €272,290 per annum 

Salaries for Minor Injuries Physicians range from €95,000 – €115,000 per annum 

For General Practitioners, much will depend on how many days of the week you will work and any other benefits that the employer may be able to offer. Broadly speaking a full time GP will earn €120,000 – €160,000 annually. 

There are many factors involved in the recruitment process and much will depend on your Irish Medical Council status and whether or not you require an Employment Permit and/or Entry Visa to Ireland. 

Your MatchMedics Recruitment Consultant will be able to provide more personalised advice relevant to your own situation .

Your employer in Ireland will apply for the employment permit for you once you have accepted a job offer. 

Nationals of some countries will require and entry visa in addition to the employment permit. Obtaining and paying for this visa is your responsibility. 

A separate MatchMedics team will guide you through the relocation process for you and your family. We will provide support around finding accommodation, local schools, bank accounts and tax and insurance issues. 

In order to work as a Doctor in Ireland, you must have active registration with the Irish Medical Council. To work as a Consultant, specialist registration is required. For all other posts, general registration is accepted. 

Your MatchMedics recruiter will take great care from the outset to understand the key factors in your career search and will only suggest job options that match the criteria that you set. 

Your MatchMedics recruiter will take great care from the outset to understand the key factors in your career search and will only suggest job options that match the criteria that you set. 

MatchMedics has the widest available selection of both regular salaried jobs and more flexible locum options in Ireland and the choice is always yours. 

If you intend to work in the public hospital system in Ireland and you completed your primary medical degree outside of Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, the United States of America or New Zealand, its likely that you will be required to provide one of the following English language certificates: 

IELTS Minimum scores Listening 6.5; Reading 6.5; Writing 6.5;; Speaking 6.5 Overall 7.0 OET Minimum Grade Listening B; Reading B; Writing B; Speaking B; Overall B 

Yes you can, provided that you have full eligibility to work in Ireland without the need of an employment permit and that you have active registration with the Irish Medical Council. Contact our locum recruiters for more details at https://matchmedics.com/matchmedics/locum/ 

There is no charge whatsoever to any Doctor that uses our placement services.