Reference: LOCEMMED26
Category: Medical and Dental
Grade: Consultant in Emergency Medicine 169T
Employment Type: Fixed Term (0.5 WTE)
Location: Mayo University Hospital, County Mayo
Health Region: HSE West and North West
Job Overview
The Locum Consultant in Emergency Medicine Mayo role offers an exciting opportunity to join the Emergency Department team at Mayo University Hospital, including the Local Injury Unit in Ballina. This 0.5 WTE fixed-term position provides consultant-level leadership and clinical expertise within a dynamic and patient-focused acute care environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality emergency care services while contributing to service development and clinical governance within the hospital.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide consultant-led emergency medical care to patients presenting to the Emergency Department and Local Injury Unit.
- Lead and supervise multidisciplinary teams in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute presentations.
- Participate in on-call rotas and consultant cover arrangements as required.
- Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support the training and supervision of NCHDs and other clinical staff.
- Collaborate with hospital management and clinical directorates to enhance service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with HSE policies, clinical standards, and best practice guidelines.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 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 Emergency Medicine.
- Demonstrated experience at consultant level in emergency medicine.
- Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities in high-pressure clinical settings.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and clinical excellence.
- Eligibility to commence the locum post within two months of interview and continue until the post is filled permanently by the Public Appointments Service.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned with HSE Consultant in Emergency Medicine (Grade 169T) pay scales.
- 0.5 Whole-Time Equivalent (part-time) fixed-term contract.
- Access to public service pension scheme (where applicable).
- Opportunities for professional development and participation in clinical audit and service improvement.
- Annual leave and benefits in accordance with HSE policies and national agreements.
Location & Employer Information
This position is based at Mayo University Hospital in Castlebar, serving the population of County Mayo and the wider HSE West and North West region. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of acute and specialist services, including a busy Emergency Department and Local Injury Unit in Ballina.
This is a public health service role within the Health Service Executive.
Application Details
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this campaign.
Please submit your CV to:
Annette Kelly
Medical Workforce Manager
Mayo University Hospital
Tel: 094 90 42335
Email: [email protected]
Informal enquiries:
Dr. Jason Horan, Consultant in Emergency Medicine & Associate Clinical Director for Medicine
Tel: 094 90 42000
Email: [email protected]
Or
Catherine Donohoe, Hospital General Manager
Tel: 094 90 42329
Email: [email protected]
Proposed Interview Date: TBC
Last Day to Apply: 03 April 2026, 5:00 PM
