Posted 27 August, 2026
Consultant Paediatric Allergist
Childrens Health Ireland
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 49996493
Purpose of role:
The paediatric allergy service at CHI currently operates as a tertiary allergy service, providing specialist assessment and management of children with complex allergic disease, including food allergy, drug hypersensitivity and perioperative anaphylaxis, venom allergy, aeroallergy, chronic urticaria, mast cell disorders and anaphylaxis. The service also provides secondary level allergy care for all of Leinster and for children and adolescents living in regions with no/minimal access to local allergy services.
The successful applicant will join their colleagues in the continued development of this allergy service as a centre of excellence, providing our patients with the option of all suitable care models.
The post holder will facilitate maintenance of a strong clinical governance framework, within the department, by taking lead on some of the key components such as Audit, Rota, Safety, PPPG. The post holder will also facilitate 0.1WTE backfill for the Clinical Speciality Lead.
The successful candidate will be required to work across CHI sites and services in line with organisational requirements and the development of the new children's hospital and associated services.
Essential criteria:
Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in the specialty of
Paediatrics
AND
Desirable Criteria:
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 Sunday September 20th at 11:45pm. 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. Aideen Byrne, Consultant Allergist at Childrens Health Ireland via: [email protected]
For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Medical Talent Acquisition Specialist, Cillian Greene via: [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE:
CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.
It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.
Below, you'll find the list of commencement dates for 2026 for your information.
• 2nd November
• 7th December
• January 4th 2027
• February 8th
• March 8th
• April 5th
• May 10th
• June 14th
• July 5th
• August 9th
• September 6th
• October 4th
• November 1st
• December 6th
The paediatric allergy service at CHI currently operates as a tertiary allergy service, providing specialist assessment and management of children with complex allergic disease, including food allergy, drug hypersensitivity and perioperative anaphylaxis, venom allergy, aeroallergy, chronic urticaria, mast cell disorders and anaphylaxis. The service also provides secondary level allergy care for all of Leinster and for children and adolescents living in regions with no/minimal access to local allergy services.
The successful applicant will join their colleagues in the continued development of this allergy service as a centre of excellence, providing our patients with the option of all suitable care models.
The post holder will facilitate maintenance of a strong clinical governance framework, within the department, by taking lead on some of the key components such as Audit, Rota, Safety, PPPG. The post holder will also facilitate 0.1WTE backfill for the Clinical Speciality Lead.
The successful candidate will be required to work across CHI sites and services in line with organisational requirements and the development of the new children's hospital and associated services.
Essential criteria:
- (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
Paediatrics
AND
- (B) At least Two years certified postgraduate training in Paediatric Allergy
Desirable Criteria:
- Higher degree MSc, MD PhD in allergy related area
- Completed EAACI Knowledge exam
- Previous research in the subspecialty of paediatric allergy
- Leadership and MDT management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
- Knowledge of governance and service reform within Irish paediatric healthcare.
- Teaching and audit leadership skills
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 Sunday September 20th at 11:45pm. 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. Aideen Byrne, Consultant Allergist at Childrens Health Ireland via: [email protected]
For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Medical Talent Acquisition Specialist, Cillian Greene via: [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE:
CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.
It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.
Below, you'll find the list of commencement dates for 2026 for your information.
• 2nd November
• 7th December
• January 4th 2027
• February 8th
• March 8th
• April 5th
• May 10th
• June 14th
• July 5th
• August 9th
• September 6th
• October 4th
• November 1st
• December 6th
