Advance your training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda and Louth County Hospital within HSE Dublin & North East.
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Job Overview
This fixed-term wholetime Senior House Officer post in Obstetrics & Gynaecology offers hands-on clinical experience across two key acute hospital sites: Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda and Louth County Hospital. Reporting to the Health Service Executive (HSE), the role supports delivery of high-quality maternity and gynaecology care in the Dublin & North East region.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver inpatient and outpatient obstetrics and gynaecology care under consultant supervision
• Participate in labour ward management and emergency gynaecology services
• Contribute to antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal patient management
• Perform procedures appropriate to SHO training level
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and teaching activities
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Participate in the hospital’s on-call rota
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registered with, or eligible for registration with, the Irish Medical Council
• Previous clinical experience in obstetrics & gynaecology desirable
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work in a fast-paced acute setting
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Commitment to continued professional development
• Ability to participate fully in the hospital on-call rota
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary (1 August 2025 HSE SHO scale): €54,203 – €74,133 per annum
• Fixed-term, full-time contract
• Access to training, study days and structured supervision
• Pension and benefits in line with HSE policies
• Standard NCHD working hours and contract provisions apply
Location & Employer Information
This post is based across Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda and Louth County Hospital, serving Meath and Louth within HSE Dublin & North East.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s national public health provider, delivering acute, community, and primary care services nationwide.
Application Details
Closing date: 12 December 2025 at 23:59
Reference: OLOBSHOJ26
Informal enquiries: Nick Ferguson, Assistant Staff Officer – [email protected] | Tel: 041 9874682
