Join the Health Service Executive (HSE) at Cork University Hospital as a Consultant Paediatrician with a special interest in Paediatric Cardiology. This permanent, whole-time post offers an exciting opportunity to lead specialist paediatric cardiac services in Ireland’s South-West region.
About the Role
Based at Cork University Hospital, this consultant post (Ref: CUPDKC07) focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and management of paediatric cardiac conditions. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in paediatric and cardiology specialties to deliver high-quality, family-centred care.
Location: Cork University Hospital
Hours: 37 per week
Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
Region: HSE West and North West
Key Responsibilities
- Provide consultant-level clinical leadership in paediatric cardiology.
- Deliver outpatient, inpatient, and consultative cardiac services.
- Supervise and support NCHDs and multidisciplinary staff.
- Contribute to service planning and development for paediatric cardiology.
- Participate in on-call and multidisciplinary clinical meetings.
- Engage in teaching, training, and clinical audit activities.
- Ensure compliance with HSE and professional governance standards.
Required Qualifications
Essential
- Registration on (or eligibility for) the Specialist Division of the Irish Medical Council in Paediatrics.
- Proven training and/or substantial experience in Paediatric Cardiology.
- Strong clinical, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
Preferred
- Experience in tertiary or academic hospital settings.
- Demonstrated leadership in service development or quality improvement.
- Teaching and mentoring experience with medical trainees.
What We Offer
- Salary: HSE Consolidated Consultant Scale (Code 1155) — effective 1 August 2025, from €217,325–€262,748 per annum (per Department of Health Circular 6/2025).
- Benefits: Comprehensive pension, annual leave, CME entitlements, and public sector conditions.
- Collaborative environment with access to specialist equipment and research support.
Ready to Apply?
Closing Date: 30 October 2025 at 15:00 (local time)
Informal enquiries: Prof. Colin Hawkes, Consultant/Clinical Director Paediatrics, Cork University Hospital — chawkes@ucc.ie
➡️ Apply online: PublicJobs.ie – Consultant Paediatrician CUPDKC07
