Perinatal Pathologist, Ireland

EURAXESS Ireland; Ireland; On-site; EUR 236,000 - 283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance up to €12,000

Research grant up to €8,000

Job summary

EURAXESS Ireland is recruiting a Perinatal Pathologist to work with a well known hospital in Ireland. The Consultant Histopathologist will provide specialist perinatal pathology and perinatal autopsy services, supporting safe, high-quality care for women, infants, and families.

The role includes diagnostic reporting, leadership in MDT settings, teaching and quality improvement, and involvement in CPD and research activities within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• IMC specialist histopathology registration or eligibility is required.
• Experience in perinatal pathology is advantageous.
• Demonstrated leadership and teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide perinatal pathology services, including autopsies and placental pathology.
• Perform post-mortems for perinatal, early neonatal, and early pregnancy losses.
• Lead MDT discussions, mortality/morbidity reviews and risk meetings.
• Teach NCHDs and laboratory staff; participate in audits and CPD.
• Engage in quality improvement projects and ensure accreditation standards.
• Contribute to governance, risk management and open communication.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Teaching and training

CPD participation

Quality improvement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Registration or eligibility to register as Histopathologist (IMC)

Job description

Organisation/Company PhD-Jobs.NET Research Field Medical sciences » Medicine Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 31 Dec 2026 - 00:00 (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 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We are looking for a Perinatal Pathologist to work with a well known hospital in Ireland.

The Consultant Histopathologist will provide specialist perinatal pathology and perinatal autopsy services, supporting safe, high-quality care for women, infants, and families. The role includes diagnostic reporting, leadership, teaching, and quality improvement within a multidisciplinary team (MDT).

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive perinatal pathology services, including perinatal autopsies and placental pathology.

Perform post-mortems for perinatal, early neonatal, and early pregnancy losses.

Ensure compliance with nationally agreed turnaround times and laboratory quality standards.

Attend and contribute to perinatal mortality review meetings and MDT discussions.

Provide clinical leadership in MDT settings including mortality/morbidity and risk meetings.

Education, Training & Research:

Provide teaching and training to NCHDs and laboratory staff.

Participate in clinical audit, ethics committees, and quality improvement projects.

Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) and encourage research activity.

Governance & Administration:

Promote open communication and uphold hospital values.

Contribute to service development, risk management, and compliance with accreditation standards.

Registration or eligibility to register as a specialist in Histopathology with the Irish Medical Council (IMC).

Salary on Offer:

Salary scale (HSE Consultant Contract): €235,862-€283,318.

37 hour week plus on-call (additional remuneration possible).

CME allowance: up to €12,000 + research grant up to €8,000.