Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist in Dublin
- Salary
- €238,221–€286,151 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 5 Oct 2026
About the Role
Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) is leading on the clinical and operational transformation of acute paediatric healthcare and consists of hospitals at Crumlin, Temple Street and Tallaght as well as an Urgent Care Centre at Connolly hospital in Blanchardstown.
The appointee will deliver the gastroenterology service in conjunction with Prof. Billy Bourke, Dr. Annemarie Broderick, Dr Shoana Quinn, Prof. Seamus Hussey, Dr. Emer Fitzpatrick, Dr Lorraine Stallard, and Dr. Cara Dunne and will also support the gastroenterology, hepatology nutrition, transplant and endoscopy services.
The appointee will be expected to provide leadership and participate in local and national committee-work pertaining to the department and represent the department accordingly.
The post holder will also participate in clinical audit, teaching and research in the department.
The new model of care will deliver on the vision of the National Model of Care for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and the National Model of Care for Paediatric Healthcare Services (2016), for the delivery of safe and appropriate care to paediatric patients as close to home as possible so that children and young people with urgent care needs get the right advice at the right place, first time.
Requirements
Specialist Paediatrics Registration (Medical Council of Ireland) or registration eligible
Three years certified postgraduate training in paediatric gastroenterology
12 months in a Paediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship
Fluent English
Details
Location: Dublin
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: €238,221–€286,151 per year
Closing date: 5 Oct 2026
Who to contact for enquiries: Prof. Séamus Hussey - Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist – [email protected]/ +353 1409 2634
For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Manager Olivia Adams at [email protected]
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 4th October 2026 at 11:45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.
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Frequently asked
- What are the main duties of the Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist?
- The appointee will deliver the gastroenterology service in conjunction with other consultants, support various services, provide leadership, participate in committee work, and engage in clinical audit, teaching, and research.
- What are the mandatory criteria for this role?
- Registration (or registration eligible) 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 three years certified postgraduate training in paediatric gastroenterology, of which at least 12 months was in a Paediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- 5 Oct 2026
- How do I apply for this position?
- 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 4th October 2026 at 11:45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.