The Health Service Executive (HSE), Ireland’s national healthcare provider, is seeking an experienced Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine for a permanent wholetime position across two prestigious healthcare facilities in Waterford. This specialist role offers 18.5 hours per week at University Hospital Waterford and 18.5 hours per week at Kilcreene Orthopaedic Hospital, providing comprehensive geriatric medical care to the community.
About the Role
This Consultant position in Geriatric Medicine represents an excellent opportunity to lead specialized care for elderly patients across acute and rehabilitation settings in Waterford. You will provide expert clinical leadership in geriatric medicine, working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care for older adults with complex medical needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Leadership: Provide expert clinical care and treatment for elderly patients with complex medical conditions across both hospital sites
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Lead and coordinate care with nursing staff, allied health professionals, and other medical specialists to ensure comprehensive patient management
- Quality Improvement: Develop and implement evidence-based protocols and pathways to enhance geriatric care delivery and patient outcomes
- Education and Training: Supervise and mentor junior medical staff, participate in continuing medical education programs, and contribute to teaching activities
- Service Development: Contribute to the strategic development of geriatric medicine services across the HSE Dublin and South East region
- Patient Advocacy: Champion age-appropriate care approaches and ensure dignity and respect in all patient interactions
- Research and Innovation: Engage in clinical research activities and quality improvement initiatives to advance geriatric medicine practice
Required Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- Medical Qualifications: Primary medical degree and full registration with the Irish Medical Council
- Specialist Training: Completion of specialist training in Geriatric Medicine or equivalent international qualification
- Clinical Experience: Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in geriatric medicine or related medical specialties
- Professional Registration: Current registration and good standing with relevant professional medical bodies
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with elderly patients and their families
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced Qualifications: Additional postgraduate qualifications in geriatric medicine, internal medicine, or related specialties
- Leadership Experience: Previous experience in clinical leadership roles or service management
- Research Background: Experience in clinical research, quality improvement projects, or academic publications
- Multidisciplinary Experience: Proven track record of working effectively in multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Quality Improvement: Experience with clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement methodologies
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: Consultant salary scale ranging from €231,215 to €341,384 per annum (based on Consultant Contract 2023)
- Professional Development: Comprehensive continuing medical education support with annual CME allowance up to €12,000
- Career Progression: Opportunities for clinical leadership roles and service development within Ireland’s largest healthcare organization
- Work-Life Balance: Permanent wholetime contract with structured on-call arrangements and annual leave entitlements
- Pension Benefits: Access to HSE superannuation scheme with excellent retirement benefits
- Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative healthcare team committed to excellence in geriatric care
- Location Benefits: Practice across two modern healthcare facilities in the vibrant city of Waterford
Ready to Apply?
Join the HSE team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of elderly patients across Waterford. This role offers the opportunity to shape geriatric medicine services while working in a supportive, professional environment committed to delivering exceptional healthcare.
Application Deadline: 16th October 2025 at 3:00 PM
Reference Number: MEGM3499
Informal Enquiries: Dr Niamh O’Regan, Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine
Tel: (00353) 51848736 | Email: Niamh.ORegan5@hse.ie
