The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s national health service, delivering comprehensive healthcare services across the country. We are seeking a dedicated Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine to join our team at St Luke’s General Hospital serving the Carlow/Kilkenny region. This is a permanent wholetime position offering excellent career development opportunities in specialized elderly care medicine.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Consultant Physician to lead our Geriatric Medicine services at St Luke’s General Hospital, Carlow/Kilkenny. This 37-hour permanent position involves providing expert medical care to elderly patients with complex healthcare needs. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive geriatric assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing care management across acute and community settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist medical care and treatment for elderly patients with complex geriatric conditions across acute hospital and community settings
- Lead comprehensive geriatric assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients with multiple comorbidities
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including nursing staff, allied health professionals, and social services to optimize patient outcomes
- Participate in on-call rotas and emergency geriatric medicine consultations as required by the department
- Contribute to medical education and training programs for junior doctors, nursing staff, and medical students in geriatric medicine
- Engage in clinical governance activities, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based practice development
- Participate in research activities and contribute to the advancement of geriatric medicine practice and patient care standards
Required Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- Full registration with the Irish Medical Council or eligibility for registration
- Specialist registration in Geriatric Medicine or equivalent recognized qualification
- Minimum of 6 years post-graduate medical experience with substantial experience in geriatric medicine
- Completion of higher specialist training in Geriatric Medicine or equivalent international qualification
- Demonstrated clinical competence in comprehensive geriatric assessment and management of elderly patients
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in acute geriatric medicine and stroke care services
- Additional training or certification in areas such as dementia care, falls prevention, or palliative care
- Previous consultant-level experience in geriatric medicine or related medical specialties
- Research experience and publications in geriatric medicine or related fields
- Leadership experience in healthcare settings and multidisciplinary team management
What We Offer
- Competitive consultant-level salary in accordance with HSE salary scales and consultant contract terms
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme, annual leave entitlement, and professional development support
- Excellent career progression opportunities within Ireland’s largest healthcare organization
- Supportive working environment with access to continuing medical education (CME) funding and professional development programs
- Modern hospital facilities with access to latest medical equipment and technology in geriatric care
- Opportunity to contribute to service development and shape the future of geriatric medicine services in the region
- Work-life balance support with flexible working arrangements where possible
Application Details
Reference: KKGEGE03
Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime (37 hours)
Location: St Luke’s General Hospital, Carlow/Kilkenny
Closing Date: 16 October 2025 at 3:00 PM
Informal Enquiries: Dr. Rory McGovern, Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine
Tel: 087 692 1025 | Secretary: 056 771 7088 | Email: rory.mcgovern@hse.ie
Ready to Apply?
Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals and make a meaningful difference in the lives of elderly patients across Carlow and Kilkenny. This role offers the opportunity to lead geriatric medicine services while contributing to the advancement of specialized elderly care in Ireland.
