Job Overview
This Consultant Anaesthesiologist Cork role offers a prestigious opportunity to combine clinical excellence with academic leadership across Cork University Hospital and University College Cork. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality patient care while shaping the future of anaesthesia through teaching and research.
This permanent wholetime position is ideal for an experienced consultant seeking a high-impact role within a leading Irish healthcare and academic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist anaesthesia services across a wide range of surgical disciplines
- Deliver high-quality perioperative care to patients in Cork University Hospital
- Contribute to teaching, mentoring, and training of undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Engage in clinical research and academic development within University College Cork
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Participate in service development, quality improvement, and governance initiatives
- Maintain compliance with professional standards and HSE clinical guidelines
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Full registration with the Irish Medical Council in the Specialist Division (Anaesthesia)
- Significant experience as a Consultant Anaesthetist
- Proven academic experience in teaching and research
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Eligibility to work in Ireland
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
This role offers competitive pay in line with HSE Consultant salary scales. The position is a permanent wholetime contract, split evenly with 18.5 hours per week at Cork University Hospital and 18.5 hours per week at University College Cork.
Benefits include access to public sector pension schemes, structured professional development opportunities, and involvement in leading clinical and academic programmes.
Location & Employer Information
This position is based in Cork, with clinical duties at Cork University Hospital and academic responsibilities at University College Cork. Cork University Hospital is one of Ireland’s largest teaching hospitals, providing a comprehensive range of acute and specialist services.
This role operates under HSE South West, delivering healthcare services across Cork and Kerry, while also supporting academic excellence through collaboration with University College Cork.
Application Details
To apply for this position, please visit the official application portal:
Apply for Professor Consultant Anaesthesiologist Cork
Reference: CUANIC12
Informal Enquiries:
Dr. Brian O’Donnell, Consultant Anaesthetist, CUH
Email: [email protected]
Prof. Gabriella Iohom, Snr Lecturer/Consultant Anaesthetist, UCC
Email: [email protected]
Last Day to Apply: 07 May 2026 at 3:00 PM
