University Hospital Kerry is seeking a dedicated Registrar Paediatrics Kerry for a July 2026 intake. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Non-Consultant Hospital Doctor to join a dynamic paediatric team within HSE South West.
The successful candidate will gain valuable acute paediatric experience in a supportive teaching hospital environment, contributing directly to high-quality patient care in County Kerry.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive paediatric medical care to inpatients and outpatients
• Participate in the acute paediatric on-call rota
• Assess, diagnose and manage paediatric presentations in collaboration with consultants
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and discharge summaries
• Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Supervise and support junior medical staff where appropriate
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement and teaching activities
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Irish Medical Council (IMC)
• Previous experience in paediatrics at SHO or equivalent level
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Commitment to patient safety and clinical governance
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary Scale: HSE Registrar Grade (Grade Code 1538) under the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales (effective 1 August 2025)
Current salary scale:
€68,891 – €81,126 per annum (incremental scale)
Working Hours: Wholetime (in line with HSE NCHD contract and European Working Time Directive)
Benefits include:
• Membership of the HSE Superannuation Scheme
• Annual leave entitlement as per NCHD contract
• Paid sick leave in accordance with public sector policy
• Access to HSE training and continuous professional development
• Opportunities for career progression within the HSE
Location & Employer Information
University Hospital Kerry is part of HSE South West and provides acute and specialist services to the population of Kerry and surrounding regions. The hospital offers a supportive clinical environment with strong links to regional tertiary centres.
This role is employed by the Health Service Executive (HSE), Ireland’s public health service provider.
Application Details
To apply, please submit your application online via:
https://www.rezoomo.com/job/92555/
Informal Enquiries:
Rachel Boyle
Medical Workforce Department
University Hospital Kerry
Tel: 066 7184049
Closing Date for Applications: 18 February 2026, 12:00 PM
