The Role:
Temporary Consultant in Emergency Medicine (12-Month Contract)

Location:
Tipperary University Hospital, County Tipperary, Ireland

Start Date:
Early January 2026. Due to imminent start, applicants with EU work Status or already approved Visa status in ROI are encouraged to apply. 

Contract Type:
Specified Purpose – 12 months

Salary:
EST €233,527 – €280,513 per annum

About the Role:
Tipperary University Hospital is seeking an experienced Consultant in Emergency Medicine to join the dynamic Emergency Department team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality emergency care in a busy acute hospital serving the Mid-West region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver consultant-level care for all ED patients, including triage, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Provide clinical leadership and governance within the Emergency Department.
• Participate in departmental rotas and on-call duties.
• Foster a culture of mentorship and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to service development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support teaching and training of junior doctors and ED staff.

Requirements:

• Registration with the Irish Medical Council (IMC) in Emergency Medicine.
• Minimum of 7 years postgraduate experience, including significant time in Emergency Medicine.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and allowances under HSE Consultant Contract 2023.
• Opportunities for professional development and research.

About Direct Medics

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What We Offer:

• Approved and Trusted Supplier: Placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across leading healthcare systems such as the NHS and HSE, covering a wide range of settings and specialties.
• Dedicated Recruitment Consultants: We provide one-to-one support from our recruitment specialists with in-depth local market knowledge.
• Comprehensive Compliance Assistance: Full guidance on documentation and ongoing regulatory requirements.
• FREE Accredited Training: Remain compliant and current with training delivered by our in-house experts.

Benefits

We offer our medical candidates a complete end-to-end support package worth up to £2,000 annually. The following services are included and provided at no cost to our candidates:

• Free Annual Appraisal (worth £600 per year)
• Free Multi-Source Feedback (worth £200 per exercise)
• Free Revalidation Recommendations (worth £200 per recommendation)
• Free Governance Support: in the event of Fitness to Practice concerns (unlimited  with no charge regardless of resources required)
• Free Enhanced Criminal Records Check
• Free Serology Reporting
• Free Occupational Health Assessment
• Unlimited Colleague Referral Bonus Scheme*
• Priority Locum Bookings
• Weekly Payroll & Choice of Payment Options
• Negotiable Payrates
• 24/7 On Call Assistance
• *T&Cs Apply

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To discuss this role in further detail, contact our medical recruitment consultant directly on 02890 590077 or email at MedicalRecruitment@DirectMedics.com for further information.

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