A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior House Officer (Orthopaedics) to join Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore from July 2026. This SHO Orthopaedics Tullamore post offers valuable surgical experience within a supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
This role is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and is ideal for doctors seeking to further develop their orthopaedic surgical experience within a busy regional hospital setting.
Job Overview
The successful candidate will, under the supervision of the Consultant / Clinical Director / Employer, participate in and deliver a high-quality orthopaedic healthcare service. You will gain hands-on clinical experience while contributing to patient-centred care in line with professional and organisational standards.
Appointees will actively engage in continuing professional education and development throughout the appointment.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the delivery of high-quality orthopaedic clinical services.
- Work under consultant supervision in inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Assess, diagnose and manage orthopaedic patients in accordance with best practice.
- Contribute to ward rounds, theatre sessions and on-call rotas as required.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
- Engage in continuing medical education and professional development.
- Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Relevant clinical experience in Ireland (essential).
- Active registration with the Irish Medical Council (IMC).
- Demonstrated interest or experience in Orthopaedic Surgery.
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
Additional Eligibility Requirement:
- Doctors who have completed the International Medical Graduate Training Initiative (Pakistan & Sudan) must have returned to their home country for a minimum of 12 months immediately following graduation before being eligible to apply.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary is aligned with the Senior House Officer (Grade 1012) payscale under the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales (effective 1 August 2025).
The current annual salary scale ranges from:
- €54,203 – €74,133 (depending on point placement)
Payscale reference: Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales (1 August 2025)
Additional benefits include:
- Public service pension scheme.
- Paid annual leave in accordance with HSE guidelines.
- Structured clinical supervision.
- Access to professional development and training opportunities.
- Experience within a major regional hospital network.
Working hours are based on a wholetime fixed-term contract with participation in on-call rotas.
Location & Employer Information
This position is based at Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore, Co. Offaly, within the HSE Dublin and Midlands health region serving Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Laois, Kildare and parts of Dublin South and Wicklow.
Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore is a key acute hospital providing specialist orthopaedic services to the region.
Application Details
Applications must be submitted via Rezoomo only.
CVs submitted through agencies will not be accepted.
Informal Enquiries:
Medical Manpower Office
Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore
Email: mmp.mrht@hse.ie
Sandra Gilligan
Medical Manpower Office
Email: MMP.MRHT@HSE.IE
Phone: 057 935 8451
Please refer to the Job Specification for full post details.
Important Information
This job is within the HSE.
The opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Applications close on : 02 March 2026, 12:00 PM
