MATERNAL AND FETAL MEDICINE FELLOW - July 2027 in Dublin 2
- Salary
- Not stated
- Contract
- Temporary
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 9 Nov 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.
The National Maternity Hospital is a leading university perinatal tertiary centre in Ireland, recognised for maternal and fetal medicine subspecialty training. Our team comprises nine maternal and fetal medicine sub-specialists, two research fellows, 14 midwife sonographers, 3 fetal medicine midwives, 2.5 maternal medicine midwives, Perinatal Geneticist, Perinatal Radiologist, and support from UCD Perinatal Research Centre.
This post is for one year renewable for up to 2 years subject to satisfactory progress in the fellowship.
Requirements
- Active IMCIrish Healthcare Experience
How to Apply
Applications should include a covering letter of 300 words describing your interest in the post and an up to date CV. Email Applications: David Allen [email protected]
All enquiries to Prof Fionnuala McAuliffe, Dr Stephen Carroll & Dr Siobhan Corcoran at National Maternity Hospital (01 637 3217/8).
Details
Location: Dublin 2, Ireland
Contract type: Full time, Temporary
Closing date: 9 Nov 2026
Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of the Maternal and Fetal Medicine Fellow?
- The key responsibilities include providing obstetric, gynaecology and neonatal services, and participating in undergraduate and postgraduate training, including international courses on the Active Management of Labour.
- What are the requirements for the Maternal and Fetal Medicine Fellow position?
- The requirements are Active IMCIrish Healthcare Experience.
- Who should I contact for more information about the Maternal and Fetal Medicine Fellow position?
- For more information, contact Prof Fionnuala McAuliffe, Dr Stephen Carroll & Dr Siobhan Corcoran at National Maternity Hospital (01 637 3217/8).