Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant

Consultant Role – Paediatric Emergency Medicine (CHI Dublin)

The Role

The Consultant will play a key role in:
* Clinical leadership within the Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) service
* Delivering care across Emergency Departments, Emergency Care Units, and Urgent Care Centres within CHI
* Participating in consultant rotas, including evening, weekend, and on-call commitments
* Supporting service development, quality improvement, and clinical governance
* Providing expert assessment, stabilisation, and management of the full spectrum of paediatric emergencies
* Contributing to short-stay observation pathways to reduce admissions and improve patient flow
* Participating in Major Trauma services and national paediatric emergency care delivery
* Leading and mentoring NCHDs, ANPs, and multidisciplinary colleagues
* Involvement in teaching, audit, research, and ongoing service transformation

Working Environment

CHI operates as a single, integrated national service across:
* CHI at Crumlin
* CHI at Temple Street
* CHI at Tallaght
* Urgent Care Centre at Connolly Hospital

* The service delivers care to 300,000+ children annually across 30+ specialties
* A new world-class children’s hospital (opening 2027)
* The future model includes a digitally enabled hospital with integrated care systems and single-room facilities

Consultants will have the opportunity to work in a modern, evolving service at the forefront of paediatric healthcare transformation in Ireland.

Salary & Benefits

* €238K+ – €286K+ Consultant salary scale (2026 HSE Public Only Consultant Contract)
* 30 days annual leave + 10 public holidays
* Dedicated Continuous Medical Education (CME) leave
* Support for research and professional development
* Full guidance through the Irish Medical Council Specialist Registration process

Living and Working in Dublin

* Work in Ireland’s capital and leading paediatric healthcare hub
* Access to world-class education, research, and clinical networks
* Vibrant city lifestyle with excellent culture, dining, and amenities
* International connectivity via Dublin Airport

Eligibility

Suitable applicants may hold:
* UK CCT in Paediatrics with 2+ years’ experience in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
* EU Specialist qualification recognised under EU Directive
* American Board certification in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
* Canadian Fellowship
* Australian or New Zealand Fellowship

Additionally:
* Must be eligible for Specialist Registration with the Irish Medical Council
* 3 years postgraduate experience in paediatric/emergency specialties, including at least 2 years in Paediatric Emergency Medicine

Apply NOW!

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