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Post Summary
Applications are invited for the above post, which will support the Head of Discipline and the School of Medicine Education Division with the delivery, organisation, coordination and assessment of the undergraduate medical programme in the School of Medicine. Appointees will be expected to contribute to the ongoing review and delivery of the curriculum. The successful applicant will also engage in research and clinical activities but will be expected to spend at least one-third of their time contributing to the teaching programme.
Clinical Medicine Peamount Hospital is closely affiliated with the Department of Clinic Medicine at Tallaght University Hospital and has an active and vibrant research programme. This post offers an opportunity to undertake clinical and/ or translational research in affiliated specialities, including respiratory medicine.
The successful candidates must complete all relevant pre-employment checks upon commencement of post, including but not limited to; be registered with the Irish Medical Council, be cleared from a Garda vetting, and be cleared from occupational health perspective by the relevant hospital.
Post status: The appointment is offered on a one-year fixed term contract basis. The appointment is available from 13th July 2026.
This role is designated as a specifically designed training position for medical doctors. The nature of the role is intended to provide structured learning and development within a defined period, after which the employee is expected to progress to the next stage of their career. As such, the role is not intended for long-term employment beyond the duration of the training program. The post is not being offered on a permanent basis as the training program is finite.
Salary: This appointment will be made on the HSE Registrar scale €68,891 - €81,126 per annum scale or HSE Specialist Registrar scale €77,234 - €96,158 per annum in line with current public pay policy.
Hours of Post for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please following link below:
How to apply:
Applicants will need to submit the following via the recruitment portal:
* A cover letter (1x A4 page)
* A full curriculum vitae to include the names and contact details of 3 referees (email addresses if possible)
* A list of your research publications
* A research plan (summarising research to be carried out – 2 pages)
* A teaching statement (summarising teaching/curriculum development experience and your approach – 2 pages).
Applicants who do not address the application requirements above will not be considered at the short list stage. Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment. Any Applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted.
Please see the Job Description below for this position.
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to : Professor Seamas Donnelly, Professor of Clinical Medicine, Trinity Centre, Tallaght Hospital. Tel: Email:
Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Team at and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.