University Hospital Galway is seeking a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon to join its senior medical team on a permanent, whole-time basis. This is a high-impact consultant role offering clinical leadership, advanced ophthalmic practice, and involvement in teaching and service development within one of Ireland’s leading acute hospitals.
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The post is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to regional and national ophthalmology services.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide consultant-level ophthalmic surgical and clinical care
• Lead and develop ophthalmology services within University Hospital Galway
• Participate in elective and emergency ophthalmic care delivery
• Supervise and train NCHDs, registrars, and medical students
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement
• Engage in research, innovation, and service planning
• Participate in on-call and rota commitments as required
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration as a Specialist in Ophthalmology on the Irish Medical Council Specialist Register
• Eligibility to work as a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon in Ireland
• Demonstrated experience in ophthalmic surgery and subspecialty practice
• Strong leadership, communication, and multidisciplinary team skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development, audit, and teaching
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary: As per HSE Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (1147) salary scale, in line with Department of Health approved consolidated pay scales
• Contract: Permanent Wholetime
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Benefits include public service pension, annual leave, CPD support, and access to national clinical networks
Location & Employer Information
University Hospital Galway is a major tertiary referral centre within the Saolta Hospital Group, providing a full range of acute services to the West of Ireland. The hospital is closely linked with academic partners and offers a strong environment for clinical excellence, teaching, and research.
Application Details
• Application Portal: https://publicjobs.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/820-Consultant-Ophthalmic-Surgeon-University-Hospital-Galway/en-GB
• Job Reference: GYOPOP03
• Informal Enquiries:
Ms. Elizabeth McElnea, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 091 542454
Last Day to Apply: 19 February 2026 at 15:00
