Perinatal Genetics and Genomics Fellow 261020 in Dublin 2
- Salary
- Not stated
- Contract
- Temporary
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 13 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 (NMH) is seeking applications from suitability qualified persons for the post of Fellow in Perinatal Genetics and Genomics. This is a 1-year full time fellow post based at the NMH. This role will report to the Head of department, Prenatal Clinical Genetics and Genomics.
The ideal candidate will hold a Medical degree and will be completing training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or Clinical genetics. An interest in genetics is desirable.
Requirements
Skills and attributes
IMC Registered
Irish Healthcare ExpTraining in Obs/Gynae
Clinical Genetics
Fellow in Perinatal Genetics and Genomics
Skills and Abilities: phlebotomy, good communication skills, ability to work as part of an MDT and liaise with stakeholders in laboratories internationally with consultant support, competent with Excel,
Desirable:ability to develop teaching material for SpR colleagues and other medical staff, to develop the database with support.
Knowledge: basic knowledge of genetics and be willing to engage in structured teaching to learn more knowledge of MDT working including with Fetal medicine, recurrent miscarriage and neonatology.
Details
Location: Dublin 2, Ireland
Contract type: Full time, Temporary
Salary: €70,276
Closing date: 13 Nov 2026 12:00 PM
Who to contact for enquiries: Not stated
How to apply: Not stated
Frequently asked
- What are the main duties of the Perinatal Genetics and Genomics Fellow?
- The main duties include communicating with patients and families, contributing to clinics, managing a clinical caseload, coordinating complex genetic testing in pregnancy, and developing the department through education and learning activities.
- What qualifications are required for this role?
- The ideal candidate will hold a Medical degree and will be completing training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or Clinical genetics. Additional requirements include IMC registration, Irish healthcare experience, training in Obs/Gynae, and clinical genetics.
- What is the location of this role?
- The role is based in Dublin 2, Ireland.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 13 Nov 2026 12:00 PM.