Locum Paediatric Consultant-HSE Contract

Position: Locum Consultant Paediatrician - HSE Contract - Sligo Univerity Hospital

Contract: Public Only Consultant Contract, Specified Purpose to cover 1 wte vacancy for a period of 6 months months from 15th June 2026 to cover Maternity Leave.

Tenure: This position is Temporary and Whole-time

Location: HSE, Sligo University Hospital

The candidate must be registered on the Specialist Division Of the Irish Medical Council and must have relevant relevant experience as a consultant in Paediatrics and Neonates.

Proposed start date: 15th June 2026

Access to transport will be required.

Post requires participation on the Consultant Paediatrician on call rota

This role includes a neurodisability commitment. This involves the assessment, diagnosis and ongoing management for children with developmental conditions and neurodisability, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to support local Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs).

There are a number of community clinics which take place outside the hospital setting. The catchment area includes Sligo and South Leitrim. The applicant must therefore be able to travel to provide these clinics.

Informal enquiries: Dr. Claire Connellan, Claire.Connellan@hse.ie ,Consultant Paediatrician, Sligo University Hospital

Tel: 00353 71 9171111