Job Title and Grade
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Competition Reference
2026/101
Closing Date
14th August 2026, 5pm
Taking up Appointment
To be confirmed.
Location of Post
This is an appointment on a Public Only Consultants' Contract by the Health Service Executive to be based at the Rotunda Hospital, Dublin (37 hours per week).
Details of Service
The consultant will provide outpatient general and specialist gynaecology clinics at the Rotunda hospital. They will have a weekly theatre list and may operate in Beaumont hospital on complex endometriosis cases as part of the endometriosis team. They will provide ambulatory gynaecology services in the Rotunda's outpatient hysteroscopy clinic weekly. They will provide antenatal and labour ward care.
Reporting Relationship
As per POCC 2023 the Consultant's reporting relationship and accountability for the discharge of his/her contract is to the Master / Chief Executive Officer of the hospital through his/her Clinical Director.
The consultant will work with other consultant obstetrician and gynaecologists within the Rotunda, Beaumont and Connolly hospitals. As part of the endometriosis service they will provide MDT clinics including support from an endometriosis CNS, women's health physiotherapist, psychologist, and dietitian. Administrative support is needed for clinic and MDT meetings.
Purpose of the Post
Gynaecology referral for Dublin North East are centralized at the Rotunda hospital in line with the Slaintecare principles of right care, right place, right time. One in seven women are affected by endometriosis. Timely diagnosis and treatment are essential to reduce morbidity including infertility and chronic pelvic pain. The post will align with the National Framework for endometriosis care including development of multi-disciplinary and individualized care pathways for patients with endometriosis. These pathways will enhance quality of care, flexible and responsive models of care and ensure service user empowerment.
Current demand for endometriosis services in the Rotunda Hospital is 520 new patients per year with 20-30% of those requiring surgery for the condition. Of those requiring surgery, 25% will have complex stage 3-4 endometriosis. Our current waiting list has 296 women waiting for outpatient appointments.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Standard Duties and responsibilities:
To participate in development of services and all duties and functions pertinent to the Consultant's area of competence, as set out within the Clinical Directorate Service Plan and in line with policies as specified by the Employer. This will focus on gynaecology, encompassing outpatient, inpatient, elective and emergency gynaecology services. Termination of pregnancy services will be integrated into ambulatory gynaecology service plans.
To ensure that duties and functions are undertaken in a manner that minimises delays for patients and possible disruption of services.
To work within the framework of the hospital service plan and/or levels of service (volume, types etc.) as determined by the Employer. Service planning for individual clinical services will be progressed through the Clinical Directorate structure or other arrangements as apply.
To co-operate with the expeditious implementation of the Disciplinary Procedure (attached at Appendix II).
To formally review the execution of the Clinical Directorate Service Plan with the Clinical Director / Employer periodically. The Clinical Directorate Service Plan can be reviewed periodically at the request of the Consultant or Clinical Director / Employer.
To participate in the development and operation of the Clinical Directorate structure and in such management or representative structures as are in place or being developed. The Consultant shall receive training and support to enable him/her to participate fully in such structures.
To provide, as appropriate, consultation in the Consultant's area of designated expertise in respect of patients of other Consultants at their request.
To ensure in consultation with the Clinical Director that appropriate medical cover is available at all times having due regard to the implementation of the European Working Time Directive as it relates to doctors in training.
To supervise and be responsible for diagnosis, treatment and care provided by non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs) treating patients under the Consultant's care.
To participate as a right and obligation in selection processes for non-Consultant Hospital Doctors and other staff as appropriate. The Employer will provide training as required. The Employer shall ensure that a Consultant representative of the relevant specialty / sub-specialty is involved in the selection process.
To participate in clinical audit and proactive risk management and facilitate production of all data/information required for same in accordance with regulatory, statutory and corporate policies and procedures.
To participate in and facilitate production of all data/information required to validate delivery of duties and functions and inform planning and management of service delivery.
The person appointed shall perform the following duties appropriate to the office:
The new appointee will participate in the Obstetric/Gynaecology On Call rota. Duties also includes:
o Operating
o Outpatient Care
o Inpatient patient care
o Responsibilities for ambulatory and emergency gynaecology surgery.
The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
This may include obstetric services, depending on the interests of the successful candidate and the needs of the hospital. The above is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
Eligibility Criteria
Qualifications and/ or experience
Professional Qualifications
Registration as a specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in the specialty of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
and
Clear evidence of completion of a specific training programme in General Obstetrics and Gynaecology, as evidenced by a certification or qualification by a national or internationally recognized body, such as MRCOG, MRCPI or equivalent.
and
Demonstrate up to date knowledge of routine aspects of Gynaecology, with particular emphasis on endometriosis care.
Entry to competition / recruitment process
No candidate will be appointed as a Medical Consultant unless (s)he is registered as a Specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council of Ireland.
Successful candidates must be registered as a Specialist in the relevant Specialty on the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council of Ireland within 180 days of the day of interview.
Should the successful candidate not be registered as a Specialist at that time, the post may be offered to the next suitable candidate. Should no suitable candidate exist, a further recruitment process may be initiated.
Health
A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Character
Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character
Age
Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office occurs.
Other requirements specific to the post
To be available to attend obstetric or gynaecologic emergencies within 30 minutes when on duty.
Skills, competencies and/or knowledge
Demonstrate up to date knowledge of routine aspects of Obstetrics and Gynaecology practice.
Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organising skills including awareness of resource management and importance of value for money.
Demonstrate evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect.
Demonstrate evidence of ability to manage a busy labour ward effectively.
Demonstrate an ability to engage in research and clinical trials.
Demonstrate an ability to participate fully in audit and clinical governance programmes.
Competition Specific Selection Process
Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview
A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements.
Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process.
Protection of Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998
As this post is one of those designated under the Protection of Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998, appointment to this post appoints one as a designated officer in accordance with Section 2 of the Act. You will remain a designated officer for the duration of your appointment to your current post or for the duration of your appointment to such other post as is included in the categories specified in the Ministerial Direction. You will receive full information on your responsibilities under the Act on appointment.
This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned.
If you have any inquiries regarding the role, you can email Prof Sean Daly at [email protected]
If you have any queries regarding the re recruitment process, please email [email protected]
