Labour Ward Fellowship in Dublin 2
- Salary
- Not stated
- Contract
- Temporary
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 28 Oct 2026
About the Role
The National Maternity Hospital on Dublin’s Holles Street was established in 1894 and celebrated its centenary in 1994. Employing approximately 820 people, it is the largest maternity hospital in the State as measured by annual deliveries and also one of Europe’s largest maternity hospitals. The hospital mainly provides obstetric, gynaecology and neonatal services. The original focus of the service was the poor people of the districts surrounding Holles Street, Dublin however continuous change and growth from humble beginnings means that today, one in every twelve Irish citizens began life behind it's walls.
The National Maternity Hospital delivers over 9,000 babies a year. The hospital is recognised as a national referral centre for complicated pregnancies, premature babies and sick infants. Our gynaecology unit also treats over 9,000 patients annually.
The National Maternity Hospital has built up a reputation for undergraduate and postgraduate training and holds international courses on the Active Management of Labour each year. The hospital also trains midwives and runs an annual Higher Diploma course in Neonatal Studies in conjunction with the two other Dublin maternity hospitals and the College of Surgeons.
The National Maternity Hospital is part of the Ireland East Hospital Group (IEHG). Comprising 11 hospitals, IEHG is Ireland’s largest hospital group, with University College Dublin (UCD) as its academic partner.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the above 1 year fellowship post commencing in July 2027.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop further competency in labour ward obstetrics, including supervising junior registrars and working under the supervision of consultant staff.
The successful candidate will:
- have responsibility for co-ordinating weekly labour ward meetings.
- conduct antenatal ward rounds and postnatal follow up as part of the daily routine.
- An antenatal clinic commitment will be anticipated.
- The post will also involve teaching of both undergraduate and postgraduate students, including 2 hours a week during term time for medical student tutorials.
- In addition, clinical and on-call commitment for general Obstetrics & Gynaecology will be required of the post holder.
Requirements
Active IMC Registered OB/GYN
Details
Location: Dublin 2, Ireland
Contract type: Full time, Temporary
Closing date: 28 Oct 2026 5:00 PM
How to Apply
Attachments: 261019_Labour_Ward_Fellow_JD.pdf
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Frequently asked
- What are the main duties of the Labour Ward Fellowship role?
- The successful candidate will develop further competency in labour ward obstetrics, including supervising junior registrars and working under the supervision of consultant staff. The successful candidate will have responsibility for co-ordinating weekly labour ward meetings, conduct antenatal ward rounds and postnatal follow up as part of the daily routine, have an antenatal clinic commitment, teach both undergraduate and postgraduate students, and have clinical and on-call commitment for general Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
- What qualifications are required for the Labour Ward Fellowship role?
- The role requires an Active IMC Registered OB/GYN.
- Where is the Labour Ward Fellowship role located?
- The role is located in Dublin 2, Ireland.
- When does the Labour Ward Fellowship role commence?
- The fellowship post commences in July 2027.