Neonatology Consultant, Ireland

Euraxess CZ; Limerick; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

CME leave

Salary in line with national pay scale

Job summary

The Neonatal unit in Limerick is seeking a Consultant Neonatologist to provide senior clinical leadership and consultant-level care for premature and critically ill newborns. You will supervise and train staff, participate in the rota, engage in governance, audit and quality improvement, and collaborate with obstetrics, paediatrics and allied health professionals.

Your duties include ward rounds, unit cover, diagnostics, outpatient work, teaching medical students and junior doctors with the

Qualifications

• Senior consultant neonatologist role requiring leadership and clinical expertise.
• Mentoring and supervising non-consultant staff (NCHDs) and multidisciplinary team.
• Engagement in governance, audits and quality improvement activities.
• Collaborative work with paediatrics, obstetrics, midwifery and allied health.
• Teaching responsibilities for medical students and junior doctors with the University of Limerick.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership and consultant-level neonatal care for premature and critically ill newborns.
• Participate in the neonatal rota and act as a senior presence on the unit.
• Supervise and train non-consultant hospital doctors and the neonatal team.
• Engage in governance, audit, risk management and quality improvement activities.
• Collaborate with paediatric, obstetric, and allied health services.
• Contribute to teaching and research initiatives.

Skills

Neonatology

Leadership

Teaching & mentoring

Clinical governance

Research initiatives

Job description

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

Offer Description

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.