Consultant Gastroenterologist – Ireland

We are currently recruiting Consultant Gastroenterologists to work across acute public hospitals and hospital groups throughout Ireland, offering excellent career stability, modern facilities, and a strong work–life balance.

Overview of Gastroenterology Services in Ireland

Gastroenterology departments in Ireland are well-established and continue to expand in response to increasing demand. Services are delivered across Model 3 and Model 4 hospitals, including regional and tertiary referral centres, many of which are university-affiliated.

Typical departmental structures include:

• Dedicated endoscopy units (diagnostic and therapeutic)
  Inpatient gastroenterology wards and consultation services
• Outpatient clinics (general GI, hepatology, IBD, functional GI, etc.)
• Close collaboration with General Surgery, Oncology, Radiology, Pathology, and Emergency Medicine
• Participation in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
• Opportunities for subspecialty interest development depending on hospital needs (e.g. IBD, Hepatology, Advanced Endoscopy)

As a Consultant Gastroenterologist, you will:

• Deliver high-quality inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology care
• Perform and report diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures
• Contribute to on-call rotas (varies by hospital)
• Participate in MDT meetings, audit, and clinical governance
• Supervise and support NCHDs and junior medical staff
• Engage in service development, teaching, and quality improvement initiativesRequirements
• Eligibility to register with the Irish Medical Council under the Specialist Division for Gastroenterology
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience at Consultant level (or equivalent)
• Strong background in hospital-based gastroenterology services
• Proven experience in endoscopy (level dependent on post)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and clinical governanceWhat’s on Offer:
• Salary: €233,527 – €280,513 per year (depending on experience and contract type)
  Additional earnings:
• Extra hours and on-call commitments are paid separately and can add €40,000+ per year, depending on the hospital
• Working hours: 37 hours per week (public consultant contract)
• Annual leave: 30 days
• Public holidays: 10 days
• CME: Dedicated paid leave and financial support for Continuous Medical EducationWhy Ireland?
• Strong consultant-led model with autonomy and clinical influence
  Excellent work–life balance compared to many healthcare systems
  High standard of living, family-friendly environment, and easy access to Europe
• Opportunities to work in teaching hospitals, regional centres, or coastal/rural locations, depending on preference