The Registrar in Palliative Care Donegal role offers an excellent opportunity to develop advanced clinical expertise within specialist palliative medicine services across HSE West and North West. This Specified Purpose Wholetime contract supports high-quality, patient-centred care for individuals with life-limiting conditions while contributing to multidisciplinary collaboration and service development.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive palliative medical care to patients with life-limiting illnesses across hospital and community settings.
- Assess, diagnose and manage complex symptom control in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Participate in on-call rotas and ensure continuity of care for palliative patients.
- Support and communicate effectively with patients and families regarding prognosis and care planning.
- Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Engage in teaching, supervision and professional development activities.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with HSE standards.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registration as a medical practitioner with the Irish Medical Council.
- Eligibility to work in Ireland.
- Previous experience in palliative medicine or a related specialty.
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to patient-centred, compassionate care.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Grade: Registrar (Grade Code 1538).
- Salary Scale (effective 1 August 2025): €68,891 – €81,126 per annum depending on point placement :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Contract Type: Specified Purpose Wholetime.
- Public service pension scheme and associated superannuation benefits.
- Annual leave and sick leave entitlements in line with HSE policy.
- Access to continuous professional development and training opportunities.
Location & Employer Information
This position is based in County Donegal within HSE West and North West, covering services across Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo and Galway. The role forms part of the public health service, delivering specialist palliative care across acute and community settings.
Application Details
Reference: R36274
Category: Medical and Dental
Recruiter: HSE West and North West
Informal enquiries can be made to:
Dr. Jessica Sui, Consultant in Palliative Medicine – [email protected]
Dr. Averil Fountain, Consultant in Palliative Medicine – [email protected]
To apply for this Registrar in Palliative Care Donegal position, submit your application via the official HSE recruitment portal before 02 March 2026, 5:00 PM.
