Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist

Purpose of Role:

The new appointee will deliver all required elements of the national gastroenterology service in conjunction with the current consultants in the GHIFT department. This includes full participation in the clinical service week rosters and on call rota of the paediatric gastroenterology consultants. The appointee will be expected to provide leadership and participate in departmental administrative work, local committee-work pertaining to the department and represent the department as needed.

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Essential Criteria:

Mandatory Professional Qualifications and Experience

a) 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 paediatrics

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b) A minimum of 3 years certified postgraduate training in paediatric gastroenterology

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“The successful interviewee must be registered as a specialist in the relevant specialty on the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council of Ireland, within 180 days of the day of interview and before taking up appointment. In exceptional circumstances proleptic appointments may be considered for candidates engaged in relevant training programmes.

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The Consultant must, at all times while continuing to hold office, continue to be registered with the Medical Council of Ireland. Documentary evidence of Medical Council Registration is required and must be produced annually to the Medical Administration Department within the Children's Health Ireland.

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Should the successful candidate not be registered as a Specialist at that time, the post may be offered to the next suitable candidate. Should no suitable candidate exist, a further recruitment process may be initiated”.

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How to Apply & Informal Enquires:

The criteria for short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and/or the essential & desirable knowledge, skills and competencies section of this job specification.

Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process

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 by 8th June 2025 by 11:45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job'.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

Informal Enquiries can be obtained from: Prof Séamus Hussey, Clinical Specialty Lead via seamus.hussey@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact the Medical Talent Acquisition specialist, Cillian Greene via Cillian.greene@childrenshealthireland.ie