Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon | Spinal Surgery

Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon



Special Interest in Spinal Surgery



Dublin, Ireland

We are looking for a Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon with Special Interest in Spinal Surgery to join the Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma at Children's Health Ireland (CHI) in the new integrated children's hospital.

Role Overview

As a core member of the CHI Orthopaedic team, you will help develop and deliver a national‑level paediatric spinal service providing high quality surgical care to children and adolescents with complex orthopaedic spinal pathology.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Surgical Leadership

• Provide expert clinical and surgical care in paediatric orthopaedics with a spinal subspecialty focus.

• Conduct ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and orthopaedic/spinal procedures with excellence and compassion.

• Participate in the on‑call and emergency services rotas for paediatric trauma and spinal surgery.

• Provide leadership in pre‑operative assessment, operative planning and postoperative care for complex spinal cases.

Multidisciplinary Care & Collaboration

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including paediatric surgeons, neurosurgeons, anaesthetists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and nursing staff.

• Liaise with clinical directors and allied professionals across CHI sites to coordinate care and referral pathways.

Service Development & Governance

• Support the development of referral pathways, clinical governance frameworks, and service coordination strategies.

• Engage in peer reviews, guideline development, audit and quality improvement activities.

Teaching, Training & Research

• Supervise, mentor and train non‑consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs), surgical trainees and allied health professionals.

• Contribute to the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate medical and nursing staff.

• Participate in audit, research and continuous professional development activities.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive HSE Consultant salary scale (in line with current public consultant pay)

• 30 days annual leave + 10 public holidays

• CME leave and support for ongoing professional development

• Full support through the Irish Medical Council Specialist Registration process

Indicative salary ranges for similar posts in Ireland are approximately €233,000 - €280,000+ per annum, reflective of specialist experience and IMC recognition.

Working in Dublin & CHI

Working for Children's Health Ireland means joining a national paediatric centre of excellence with well equipped facilities and a strong commitment to collaborative clinical care, teaching and innovation. CHI brings together leading specialists and multidisciplinary teams dedicated to improving outcomes for children across Ireland.

Dublin itself offers a vibrant, dynamic quality of life with excellent cultural, recreational and educational amenities, easy international travel connections, and a rich professional community.

Eligibility

Applicants should hold:

• Specialist qualification and training in Orthopaedic Surgery with additional subspecialty training or experience in paediatric spinal surgery, including recognised fellowship experience or equivalent.

• Eligibility for or current Irish Medical Council Specialist Registration

• Strong leadership, organisation, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.

Apply today!

Email: kia.george@matchmedics.com
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