Opportunity
On behalf of a Connacht Region University Hospital in Ireland, Head Medical is 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 to going permanent.
What’s on Offer for You?
* Basic Salary scale between €231,215 - €277,736 in accordance with the HSE 2023 Consultant contract
* Additional remuneration for on-call duties and overtime as applicable depending on rota (up to €19,000)
* Highly flexible contract that enables consultants to explore a variety of different work patterns
* Up to €12,000 CME and €8,000 research grant
* 30 days annual leave
* 10 public holidays
* Continuous Medical Education leave
* Hours: 37 hours per week, plus on-call supplements
Key Responsibilities
* Clinical Delivery
o Provide perioperative anaesthetic care across surgical disciplines
o Lead assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic pain conditions
o Provide specialised clinics, interventions (e.g., nerve blocks), and pain treatment plans
* Leadership & Governance
o Oversee or support the Chronic Pain Service and Pain Management programs
o Ensure high standards of care, clinical audit, and compliance with HSE policies
* Education & Collaboration
o Work closely with a multidisciplinary team—physiotherapists, psychologists, surgeons—to deliver holistic pain management
o Support and educate junior doctors, anaesthetic trainees, and other staff
Requirements to Apply
* 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
* Extensive post-graduate Consultant experience in Anaesthetics
* One-year certified postgraduate fellowship training in Chronic Pain medicine.
Desirable
* Chronic Pain Consultant experience
How to Apply:
Please get in touch with a copy of your CV or simply email stuart@headmedical.com for more information and a detailed job spec. We would love to hear from you.
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