Pportunity
On behalf of a Connacht Region University Hospital in Ireland, Head Medical are seeking a dedicated and experienced Consultant in Anaesthesiology to join their dynamic and growing medical team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a leading hospital, providing high-quality patient care while contributing to the development of innovative medical practices in a supportive and progressive environment.
This role is not a substantive post but will be a relatively long contract of 12 months with a view of going permanent.
What's on Offer for You?
1. Basic Salary scale between €231,215- €277,736 in accordance with the HSE 2023 Consultant contract
2. Additional remuneration for on-call duties and overtime as applicable depending on rota (up to €19,000)
3. Highly flexible contract that enables consultants opportunity for a variety of different work patterns
4. Up to €12,000 CME and €8,000 research grant
5. 30 days annual leave
6. 10 public holidays
7. Continuous Medical Education leave
8. Hours: 37 hours per week, plus on-call supplements
Key Responsibilities
9. Clinical Delivery
Provide perioperative anaesthetic care across surgical disciplines
Lead assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic pain conditions
Provide specialised clinics, interventions (e.g., nerve blocks), and pain treatment plans
10. Leadership & Governance
Oversee or support the Chronic Pain Service and Pain Management programs
Ensure high standards of care, clinical audit, and compliance with HSE policies
11. Education & Collaboration
Work closely with a multidisciplinary team—physiotherapists, psychologists, surgeons—to deliver holistic pain management
Support and educate junior doctors, anaesthetic trainees, and other staff
Requirements to Apply
12. Full registration (or eligibility for registration) with the Irish Medical Council (IMC) – Specialist Division in Anaesthesiology must be active and in place to secure an interview
13. Extensive post-graduate Consultant experience in Anaesthetics
14. One-year certified postgraduate fellowship training in Chronic Pain medicine.
Desriable
15. Chronic Pain Consultant experience
How to Apply: