Job Overview
The Consultant General Physician Limerick role offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape care delivery within the innovative Virtual Ward model at University Hospital Limerick. This permanent consultant post is central to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across acute and community pathways.
As a senior medical leader, you will drive clinical excellence, enhance integrated care, and support service development within a progressive HSE environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist consultant-level medical care within the Virtual Ward framework.
- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary team input for complex medical patients.
- Support integrated care pathways between hospital and community services.
- Contribute to service planning, quality improvement, and governance initiatives.
- Supervise and mentor junior medical staff and trainees.
- Ensure compliance with HSE clinical guidelines and national standards.
- Participate in audit, research, and continuous professional development activities.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registration as a specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in the relevant specialty.
- Extensive experience in General Internal Medicine.
- Demonstrated leadership and multidisciplinary team collaboration skills.
- Strong commitment to patient safety and quality improvement.
- Excellent communication and clinical decision-making abilities.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned with HSE Consultant salary scales (February 2026 consolidated rates) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Permanent Wholetime contract.
- Public sector pension scheme.
- Continuous professional development and research opportunities.
- Annual leave and public holiday entitlements in line with HSE policy.
Location & Employer Information
This Consultant General Physician Limerick post is based at University Hospital Limerick, part of the HSE Mid West region serving Limerick, Tipperary, and Clare.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s public health service provider, delivering essential acute and community healthcare services nationwide.
Application Details
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Informal Enquiries:
Dr Colin Quinn, Clinical Director of the Medicine Directorate
Email: colin.quinn2@hse.ie
Proposed Interview Date: TBC
Last Day to Apply: 31 March 2026, 5:00 PM
