Consultant Neonatologist – University Hospital Galway & Portiuncula Hospital

About the role

The Health Service Executive (HSE) is seeking a Consultant Neonatologist to join its West and North West region, working across University Hospital Galway and Portiuncula Hospital. This permanent, whole‑time position offers 29 hours per week and provides specialist neonatal care to a wide catch‑area including Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo and Galway.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high‑quality neonatal intensive care services in both hospitals.
• Supervise and mentor junior doctors, registrars and nursing staff.
• Participate in on‑call rotas and emergency neonatal resuscitations.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols, service improvement initiatives and audit programmes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient pathways.

Required profile

• Full registration with the Irish Medical Council as a Consultant Neonatologist.
• Significant experience in neonatal intensive care units.
• Demonstrated leadership and teaching abilities.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.

Required skills

• Neonatal intensive care management
• Mechanical ventilation of neonates
• Neonatal resuscitation techniques
• Echocardiography and ultrasound imaging in neonates
• Neonatal pharmacology and drug dosing
• Clinical audit and quality improvement

What we offer

• Permanent contract with competitive remuneration.
• Opportunity to work in two leading teaching hospitals.
• Supportive multidisciplinary environment.
• Professional development and research opportunities.