Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant

Job description

Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine

Limerick

About the Role

University Hospital Limerick is seeking a Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine to join its Emergency Department team. This is an excellent opportunity to provide specialist care for children and adolescents while working in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care:

• Provide expert assessment, stabilisation, investigation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for children and young people in the ED.

• Manage the full spectrum of paediatric emergencies, from minor injuries to seriously ill or injured patients.

• Participate in the on-call consultant rota, ensuring senior cover for emergency presentations.

Leadership & Teamwork:

• Lead and support the multidisciplinary team, including junior doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.

• Contribute to case discussions, clinical governance, and departmental audits to maintain high standards of patient care.

• Work collaboratively with other hospital departments and specialists to ensure coordinated care.

Teaching & Mentoring:

• Mentor and support junior doctors, trainees, and nursing staff in paediatric emergency care.

• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes where appropriate.

Service Development & Research:

• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, and departmental development initiatives.

• Engage in research, audit, and academic activities to support evidence-based practice and service development.

Administrative Duties:

• Support hospital policies, risk management processes, and departmental planning to ensure safe, effective care.

Requirements

• Full specialist registration with the Irish Medical Council (IMC).

• Completion of accredited paediatric training, with fellowship or equivalent in Paediatric Emergency Medicine

• Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.

• Commitment to teaching, mentoring, and professional development.

Why Join University Hospital Limerick?

• Opportunity to work in a regional tertiary referral centre with a dedicated paediatric emergency team.

• Supportive, multidisciplinary work environment.

• Engage in teaching, mentoring, and research opportunities.

• Competitive salary (€233,000-€280,000)