Posted 18 June, 2026
Locum Consultant in Clinical Genetics
Childrens Health Ireland
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 50343861
Purpose of role:
Essential Criteria:
Mandatory Professional Qualifications and Experience:
"The successful interviewee 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 and before taking up appointment. In exceptional circumstances, proleptic appointments may be considered for candidates engaged in relevant training programmes.
The Consultant must, at all times while continuing to hold office, continue to be registered with the Medical Council of Ireland. Documentary evidence of Medical Council Registration is required and must be produced annually to the Medical Administration Department within
Children's Health Ireland.
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.
Desirable Professional Qualifications and Experience:
Essential Skills / Competencies / Knowledge:
How to apply & informal queries:
The criteria for short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and/or the essential & desirable knowledge, skills and competencies section of this job specification.
Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process
To apply for this position, please send a CV and letter of application.
The closing date for submissions of CV's and letter of application is Wednesday June 24th at 1pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking 'Apply for Job'.
Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.
Informal Enquiries can be obtained from:
Dr. Emma McCann, Consultant Clinical Geneticist via [email protected])
For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Cillian Greene, Medical Recruitment Specialist at [email protected]
- To deliver a comprehensive high quality, equitable and accessible genetic and genomic service.
- To work with colleagues in the Department of Clinical Genetics and in other regions as the need arises to ensure equitable care.
- To develop or evolve an interest that complements the interests in the clinical department and continue the integration of genetic and genomic medicine into mainstream specialties.
- To contribute to, develop and lead on quality and service improvements with other members of the team.
- To provide clinical governance and support to the Genetic Counselling team.
- To provide clinical and educational support and clinical governance for the Clinical Genetics Specialist Registrars.
Essential Criteria:
Mandatory Professional Qualifications and Experience:
- A) 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 clinical genetics
"The successful interviewee 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 and before taking up appointment. In exceptional circumstances, proleptic appointments may be considered for candidates engaged in relevant training programmes.
The Consultant must, at all times while continuing to hold office, continue to be registered with the Medical Council of Ireland. Documentary evidence of Medical Council Registration is required and must be produced annually to the Medical Administration Department within
Children's Health Ireland.
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.
Desirable Professional Qualifications and Experience:
- MD, PhD or Clinical fellowship in Clinical Genetics, national or international
Essential Skills / Competencies / Knowledge:
- Significant experience in clinical practice of genetic and genomic care at both local and national levels
- Experience of developing, applying and reviewing an evidence-based approach to decision making
- Excellent inter-personal skills, including experience and familiarity with public, professional, media and political communications and stakeholder relations
- Demonstrate commitment to fostering partnerships, multi-professional and multi- disciplinary relationships
- Demonstrate a knowledge and undertaking of the current governance structures and anticipated changes with the establishment of the new children's hospital
- Demonstrate leadership and team management skills including the ability to work with multi-disciplinary team members
- Experience of operating in complex and challenging environments
How to apply & informal queries:
The criteria for short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and/or the essential & desirable knowledge, skills and competencies section of this job specification.
Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process
To apply for this position, please send a CV and letter of application.
The closing date for submissions of CV's and letter of application is Wednesday June 24th at 1pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking 'Apply for Job'.
Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.
Informal Enquiries can be obtained from:
Dr. Emma McCann, Consultant Clinical Geneticist via [email protected])
For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Cillian Greene, Medical Recruitment Specialist at [email protected]
