Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon s.i. Paediatric Orthopaedics (Limb Reconstruction)
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Purpose of role
The purpose of this post is to provide paediatric orthopaedic elective care in the generality of paediatric orthopaedics as well as to provide a subspeciality practice in limb reconstruction surgery. This will take place at CHI Temple Street or CHI at Crumlin transitioning to St James Campus and Cappagh Kids at NOHC. In addition the successful applicant will participate in on call emergency care as part of a consultant rota with the existing consultant staff at CHI Temple Street transitioning to CHI St James Campus.
Essential Criteria
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 Orthopaedic Surgery
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.
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.
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.
Subspecialty Training
The successful candidate will have completed at least one year of additional subspecialty training in paediatric orthopaedic surgery in a Clinical fellowship.
Desirable
6-12 months further training in limb reconstruction surgeryCommitment to research throughout training including peer reviewed publications, a higher degree or completion of research funding applications.
How to apply & Informal queries
Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met. The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.
Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CVs will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Sunday 12th October 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.
For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Thomas Donnelly (Clinical Specialty Lead) at 01 878 4200.
For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – Cillian Greene at cillian.greene@childrenshealthireland.ie
Onboarding & Commencement
CHI has transitioned to a monthly commencement day process for all new employees, internal transfers and secondments. This may affect onboarding timelines if pre-employment checks and mandatory training are not completed on time.
Commencement dates for 2025 and 2026: October 13 2025; November 10 2025; December 15 2025; January 7 2026; January 12 2026 (NCHD rotation only); February 9 2026; March 9 2026.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
OtherIndustries: Hospitals and Health Care
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