Consultant Anaesthetist (12 month FTC) - Specialist Interest in Chronic Pain (IMC active in place to apply)

Opportunity

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