Locum Consultant Jobs in Ireland
Global Medics works with hospitals across Ireland to place experienced doctors in locum consultant roles. Whether you're based in Ireland, the UK, the EU, or further afield, we offer flexible, high-impact locum opportunities in both HSE and private healthcare settings.
Our dedicated recruitment team supports consultant doctors with fast onboarding, competitive daily rates, and access to a wide range of locum assignments nationwide. Whether you're looking for Ad-hoc, short-term or ongoing locum work, we help you find roles that match your expertise and availability.
Opportunities Across Ireland’s Healthcare System
We have a huge selection of locum roles in both the Health Service Executive (HSE) and private healthcare providers, including:
- Acute hospitals and teaching facilities
- Primary care and community health services
- Mental health and specialist clinics
- Urban, regional, and rural locations
Whether you're a consultant, GP, registrar, or SHO (NCHD) , we’ll help you find a role that fits with your clinical expertise and long-term career goals.
Can I Work as a Locum Consultant in Ireland?
To work as a locum doctor in Ireland, including in consultant roles, you must hold the correct immigration permission. Only doctors with a Stamp 4 or Stamp 1G visa are eligible to work as locums.
What Are Stamp 4 and Stamp 1G Visas?
- Stamp 4 allows you to live and work in Ireland without needing an employment permit, giving you the freedom to work with any employer or take up locum roles.
- Stamp 1G is typically granted to those who have completed studies or are transitioning from a Critical Skills Employment Permit, and may also allow locum work depending on individual circumstances.
Doctors who begin their career in Ireland on a Critical Skills Employment Permit or General Employment Permit may become eligible for Stamp 4 after two years of continuous employment in eligible posts (e.g. SHO, Registrar, Consultant).
Once you obtain a Stamp 4 or Stamp 1G:
- Global Medics can help you access flexible locum opportunities across hospitals nationwide.
- You’ll benefit from greater career freedom and a wider range of roles—both temporary and permanent.
Discover if you are able to work as a locum doctor in Ireland - by taking a look at the latest information on the Irish Immigration Service website below.
Why Choose Global Medics?
As a doctor looking to take your career to Ireland there are many reasons to choose Global Medics as your healthcare recruitment agency - here are just a few!
