Reference: OLOLCARDIO
Category: Medical and Dental
Grade: Registrar (Grade Code 1538)
Contract Type: Fixed Term Wholetime
Health Region: HSE Dublin and North East
Location: Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Advertisement Type: Internal
Job Overview
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital is seeking a dedicated Registrar in Cardiology to join its Medical & Dental team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced NCHD to contribute to high-quality cardiac care within a busy acute hospital setting in the HSE Dublin and North East region.
This role offers valuable clinical exposure, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the opportunity to further develop specialist cardiology competencies in a supportive hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality clinical care to patients under the supervision of the Consultant Cardiologist.
- Participate in inpatient and outpatient cardiology services.
- Assist in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic cardiac conditions.
- Contribute to ward rounds, case discussions, and multidisciplinary meetings.
- Participate in the on-call rota as required.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with hospital governance procedures.
- Support teaching and supervision of junior medical staff where appropriate.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Full registration with the Irish Medical Council (IMC) or eligibility for registration.
- Relevant experience in Cardiology at SHO or Registrar level.
- Demonstrated clinical competence in acute medical and cardiology settings.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Eligibility to work in Ireland.
- This post is restricted to current employees of the HSE, TUSLA, Section 38 agencies, or statutory health agencies in line with WRC Agreement 161867.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
The salary scale for Registrar (Grade Code 1538) under the February 2026 consolidated HSE pay scales ranges from:
- €69,580 to €81,937 per annum (effective 1 February 2026), depending on incremental point.
Additional benefits include:
- Participation in the HSE superannuation scheme.
- Annual leave entitlements in line with HSE policy.
- Access to structured training and professional development.
- Paid sick leave in accordance with public service guidelines.
Working hours are based on a wholetime contract and will include participation in the on-call rota.
Location & Employer Information
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital is a key acute hospital serving the North East region, located in Drogheda, County Louth. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services and plays a central role in cardiology care within the region.
This position forms part of the HSE Dublin and North East region, covering North Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan, and Monaghan.
Application Details
This is an internal competition.
Applicants must currently be employed by:
- HSE
- TUSLA
- Section 38 agencies
- Statutory health agencies
Apply online via the official recruitment portal
Informal Enquiries:
Ciara Smith, Staff Officer
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 041 987 4682
Proposed Interview Date: TBC
Application Deadline: 20 March 2026, 5:00 PM
Apply directly through the official HSE recruitment portal before the closing time stated above.







