Consultant Paediatric Allergist in Dublin
- Salary
- €238,221–€286,151 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 21 Sept 2026
About the Role
The paediatric allergy service at CHI currently operates as a tertiary allergy service, providing specialist assessment and management of children with complex allergic disease, including food allergy, drug hypersensitivity and perioperative anaphylaxis, venom allergy, aeroallergy, chronic urticaria, mast cell disorders and anaphylaxis. The service also provides secondary level allergy care for all of Leinster and for children and adolescents living in regions with no/minimal access to local allergy services.
The successful applicant will join their colleagues in the continued development of this allergy service as a centre of excellence, providing our patients with the option of all suitable care models.
The post holder will facilitate maintenance of a strong clinical governance framework, within the department, by taking lead on some of the key components such as Audit, Rota, Safety, PPPG. The post holder will also facilitate 0.1WTE backfill for the Clinical Speciality Lead.
The successful candidate will be required to work across CHI sites and services in line with organisational requirements and the development of the new children’s hospital and associated services.
Requirements
Essential criteria:
- Registration as a specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in the specialty of Paediatrics
- At least Two years certified postgraduate training in Paediatric Allergy
Desirable Criteria:
- Higher degree MSc, MD PhD in allergy related area
- Completed EAACI Knowledge exam
- Previous research in the subspecialty of paediatric allergy
- Leadership and MDT management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
- Knowledge of governance and service reform within Irish paediatric healthcare.
- Teaching and audit leadership skills
Details
Location: Dublin
Sector: public sector
Salary: €238,221–€286,151 per year
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 21 Sept 2026
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please send a CV and letter of application. The closing date for submissions of CV’s and letter of application is Sunday September 20th at 11:45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.
Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.
Informal Enquiries can be obtained from Dr. Aideen Byrne, Consultant Allergist at Childrens Health Ireland via: Aideen.Byrne@childrenshealthireland.ie
For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Medical Talent Acquisition Specialist, Cillian Greene via: Cillian.greene@childrenshealthireland.ie
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Frequently asked
- What are the essential criteria for this role?
- The essential criteria are registration as a specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in the specialty of Paediatrics and at least Two years certified postgraduate training in Paediatric Allergy.
- What are the desirable criteria for this role?
- The desirable criteria include a higher degree (MSc, MD, PhD) in an allergy-related area, completion of the EAACI Knowledge exam, previous research in the subspecialty of paediatric allergy, leadership and MDT management skills, excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, knowledge of governance and service reform within Irish paediatric healthcare, and teaching and audit leadership skills.
- What is the salary for this role?
- The salary for this role is €238,221–€286,151 per year.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 21 Sept 2026.
- How do I apply for this role?
- To apply for this position, please send a CV and letter of application. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.