Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant

Consultant Role - Paediatric Emergency Medicine (CHI Dublin) The Role

• 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