Comprehensive · Source does not publish application deadline, commencement date
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
Paid FEPOS hospital appointment; salary and employee-benefit amounts are not published
Deadline
1 January 2026 — historical closed deadline; no next deadline published
Duration
12 months
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureAdvanced paediatric orthopaedic training at Children’s Health Ireland; the current EPOS listing marks the detailed job description as to be confirmed
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
≈Partially published
International applicants
Surgeons trained outside Ireland may apply if they meet Irish Medical Council registration and English requirements. Non-EU appointees need a work permit, which the hospital can facilitate but EPOS says requires at least 9 months.
?Confirm directly with host
Clinical role
Clinical or combined training pathway; exact duties remain appointment-specific. Hands-on participation and operative restrictions are not explicitly published.
≈Partially published
Medical registration
Applicants must be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of Ireland. Successful candidates are also subject to Garda police clearance before employment.
✓Published by official source
Language
Candidates must meet the English-language requirements published by the Medical Council of Ireland.
≈Partially published
Visa or work authorisation
Non-EU candidates require an Irish work permit. The hospital can facilitate the process, but EPOS states that it takes at least nine months.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY83% of core application fields verifiedChecked 2026-10-08 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-03-22
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadline1 January 2026 — historical closed deadline; no next deadline published
Commencing dateOfficial sources conflict: the EPOS page states 1 July 2026, while the official Dublin PDF states 13 July 2026
Application route / cycleThe two-place 2026 intake closed on 1 January 2026 and has commenced; monitor EPOS for a future Dublin call
Completed orthopaedic surgery training in the country of origin
Selected paediatric-surgery graduates may be considered with documented adequate paediatric-orthopaedic training
Eligibility for registration with the Medical Council of Ireland
Application documents
Published by official source
Full curriculum vitae including a colour passport photograph and paediatric orthopaedic experience
Personal statement of no more than 250 words
Two letters of support: one from the local training-program director and one from a recent clinical supervisor
Optional letter confirming a returning-centre job offer
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A paid twelve-month FEPOS appointment with two places in the 2026 cohort. The closed call publishes the application pack, Irish registration, English and non-EU work-permit requirements, but the host job description remains TBC and official sources disagree on the July commencement date.
Intended for: Surgeons who have completed orthopaedic training; selected paediatric surgeons with documented paediatric orthopaedic training may be considered
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Direct hospital employment contract within the paid FEPOS pathway; detailed employee benefits are not published
HOST INSTITUTION
About Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin
Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin is the named Irish host centre in the current FEPOS directory.
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