Neonatology Consultant, Ireland

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

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.

As a Consultant Neonatologist, you will:

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

Your time will be structured approximately as:

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

Salary & Benefits:

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

Living and Working in Limerick:

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

Eligibility:

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