Consultant General Surgeon in Naas
- Salary
- €238,221–€286,151 / year
- Contract
- Temporary
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 25 Sept 2026
About the Role
Consultant General Surgeon
Craddockstown Road, Naas, County Kildare, Ireland
Temporary, Full time
€238,221 - 286,151
Fluent English
Closing date: September 24, 2026 11:00 PM
Naas General Hospital is an acute general hospital serving a catchment population of over a quarter of a million people in Kildare and West Wicklow. The majority of the hospital activity results from unscheduled inpatient admissions through the Emergency Department (ED) which operates 24/7.
This post is for direct applicants only.
Requirements
Fluent English
Details
The HSE Dublin and Midlands serves a population of circa 1,077,639 providing health and social care services to communities living within Dublin West, Dublin South-West, Dublin South City, Laois, Longford, Offaly, Kildare, West Wicklow and Westmeath. Currently, approximately 30k staff work within the HSE Dublin and Midlands Region providing key health and social care services with a budget of €3 billion.
The region has 4 Integrated Health Areas, serving a population of around 300,000 and take account of local geographies, population size, needs and services. The IHA areas are HSE Dublin South City and West, HSE Dublin South West, HSE Kildare and West Wicklow and HSE Midlands and the Integrated Healthcare Managers are in post since October 2024. IHAs bring together both acute and community services as well as other non-HSE providers and are crucial to supporting and enabling integrated care. Within the 4 Integrated Health Areas there are 9 acute hospital (model 4s and 3s, mix of statutory and voluntary providers) delivering a full range of acute hospital, women and children’s services, in addition to specialised radiation and oncology care. There are also 6 integrated care hubs/csts and 20 Community Health Networks who together will serve the population health needs of our area.
The reform programme for HSE Dublin and Midlands provides an opportunity to shape the future of health and social care in a rapidly changing environment and to continue to implement safer better health care through integrated services. Health Regions will be the primary service coordination and delivery units for the vast majority of health and social care services provided across Ireland. They will provide the governance and organisational arrangements to enable planning, management and delivery of care for people and for communities across their region.
The HSE Dublin and Midlands health region is divided into 4 healthcare areas:
- HSE Dublin South City and West
- HSE Dublin South West
- HSE Kildare West Wicklow
- HSE Midlands
And it will manage and deliver all public health and social care services in:
- Laois
- Longford
- Offaly
- Dublin South West
- Dublin West
- Dublin South City
- Kildare
- West Wicklow
- Westmeath
More than one million people live in this region.
Naas General Hospital is a 243 bedded – acute model 3 public hospital serving the catchment area of Kildare and West-Wicklow with a population of over a quarter of a million people. It provides a range of services including medical, surgical and stroke. There is a 4-bedded intensive care unit. Our services are designed to meet the needs of the adult population in this catchment area. The majority of hospital activity results from unscheduled inpatient admissions through the Emergency Department (ED). The emergency department is open 24-hours per day 7 days per week all year round. The hospital is owned and managed by the Health Service Executive (HSE) and is part of the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group.
The clinical microbiology service at Naas General Hospital (NGH) provides a 24/7 service – laboratory reporting, clinical liaison, infection prevention & control advice and antimicrobial stewardship, as well as clinical liaison and advice to GPs, Occupational, Community and Public Health colleagues as required.
The Department of Surgery at Naas General Hospital delivers elective, emergency and outpatient general surgery and Endoscopic services and are involved in continual change initiatives to improve patient access, quality surgical care and cost effectiveness.
37 Hours to NGH
Informal Enquiries to:
Name: Mr Eguare, Consultant Surgeon and Clinical Director, Naas General Hospital
Email: [email protected]
HR Enquiries
Name: Rachel Quinn, Medical Manpower Manager
Email: [email protected]
How to Apply
This post is for direct applicants only.
Documents & Campaign Information
Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of the Consultant General Surgeon role?
- The Consultant General Surgeon will participate in the development of and undertake all duties and functions pertinent to the Consultant’s area of competence, as set out within the Clinical Directorate Service Plan and in line with policies as specified by the Employer. The role involves ensuring that duties and functions are undertaken in a manner that minimises delays for patients and possible disruption of services, and working within the framework of the hospital's service plan and levels of service as determined by the Employer. The Consultant will collaborate with the patient, their family, the multidisciplinary team, managerial/administrative staff, and external agencies to facilitate discharge planning, continuity of care, and specific care requirements. The role also involves providing consultation in the Consultant’s area of designated expertise in respect of patients of other Consultants at their request, and participating in the development and operation of the Clinical Directorate structure and in such management or representative structures as are in place or being developed.
- What is the salary for this role?
- €238,221–€286,151 per year
- What is the closing date for applications?
- 25 Sept 2026
- Who should I contact for informal enquiries?
- Mr Eguare, Consultant Surgeon and Clinical Director, Naas General Hospital. Email: [email protected]
- Who should I contact for HR enquiries?
- Rachel Quinn, Medical Manpower Manager. Email: [email protected]