Consultant General Surgeon S.I. Paediatric Surgery

Job description

Consultant General Surgeon, Special Interest in Paediatric Surgery
Cork, Ireland

We are seeking a Consultant General Surgeon with a Special Interest in Paediatric Surgery to join the Department of Surgery at a leading hospital in Cork.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Surgical Leadership

• Provide expert clinical and surgical care in general surgery with a paediatric subspecialty focus.
• Participate in on-call and emergency service rotas for general and paediatric surgery.
• Lead preoperative assessment, operative planning, and postoperative care for complex paediatric surgical cases.

Multidisciplinary Care & Collaboration

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including paediatricians, anaesthetists, nursing staff, and allied health professionals.
• Coordinate care and referral pathways across hospital departments and affiliated sites.

Service Development & Governance

• Support the development of clinical governance frameworks, and service coordination strategies.
• Engage in peer reviews, guideline development, audit, and quality improvement activities.

Teaching, Training & Research

• Supervise, mentor, and train non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs), surgical trainees, and allied health professionals.
• Contribute to the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate medical and nursing staff.
• Participate in audit, research, and continuous professional development activities.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive HSE Consultant salary scale in line with current public consultant pay
• 30 days annual leave + 10 public holidays
• CME leave and support for ongoing professional development
• €235K- €283k+ per annum

Working in Cork & Hospital Environment

Joining our hospital means becoming part of a national centre of excellence with modern facilities, a strong commitment to collaborative clinical care, teaching, and innovation. Cork offers a high quality of life with cultural, recreational, and educational amenities, excellent transport links, and a vibrant professional community.

Eligibility

Applicants should hold:

• Specialist qualification and training in General Surgery with additional subspecialty training or experience in paediatric surgery, including recognised fellowship experience or equivalent.
• Eligibility for or current Irish Medical Council Specialist Registration.
• Strong leadership, organisation, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.

Apply today!
📧 Email: kia.george@matchmedics.com
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