About the Job

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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?

  • 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 opportunity for 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

    • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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. 

Desriable

  • 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

For a discussion about this role or
other opportunities contact Stuart today.

stuart@headmedical.com / 0131 357 1096

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