Consultant in Emergency Medicine - University Hospital Waterford
- Salary
- Not stated
- Contract
- Full time
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 10 Sept 2026
About the Role
Consultant in Emergency Medicine University Hospital Waterford for 37 hours per week
This is an appointment to the HSE Dublin & South East Region on a Public Only Consultants’ Contract 2023 by the Health Service Executive. The initial commitment for this post will be to University Hospital Waterford for 37 hours per week. This post may be subject to restructuring in the future to facilitate the reorganisation of acute services in line with new clinical models of acute and community services. It is noted that the post must be congruent with the requirements of, and facilitate implementation of national health policy, the HSE’s National Clinical Programmes including commitment to deliver the relevant performance outcomes.
The Consultant in Emergency Medicine will provide clinical leadership within a Consultant-led, Consultant-delivered Emergency Department, supporting the delivery of safe, timely and compassionate care for patients presenting with urgent and emergency healthcare needs.
The postholder will contribute to the ongoing transformation of emergency care services, promoting innovation, quality improvement, patient flow and integrated models of care in line with Sláintecare principles and national Emergency Medicine objectives. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across specialties, professions and healthcare settings to ensure optimal patient outcomes and an excellent patient experience.
The Consultant will participate in the Department's Consultant roster and will play a key role in clinical governance, service development, education, training, research and the delivery of organisational objectives within University Hospital Waterford.
The Consultant in Emergency Medicine will provide senior clinical leadership within a consultant-led, consultant-delivered Emergency Department and will contribute to the ongoing development of emergency care services at University Hospital Waterford.
Main Duties of the Job
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients presenting with emergency and urgent care needs.
- Deliver timely senior clinical decision-making to support safe, effective and patient-centred care.
Leadership and Service Development
- Provide clinical leadership in the continued development of emergency care services at University Hospital Waterford.
- Contribute to service planning and strategic development within the Emergency Department and wider hospital group.
Education, Training and Research
- Participate in the education, supervision and professional development of Specialist Registrars, Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs) and medical students.
- Support multidisciplinary education and training initiatives within the Emergency Department and across the hospital.
Details
Location: Waterford
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 10 Sept 2026
How to Apply
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Frequently asked
- What are the main duties of the Consultant in Emergency Medicine?
- The main duties include providing clinical leadership, contributing to the ongoing transformation of emergency care services, participating in the Department's Consultant roster, and playing a key role in clinical governance, service development, education, training, research, and the delivery of organisational objectives. Specific responsibilities include expert assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients, timely senior clinical decision-making, clinical leadership in service development, service planning, and strategic development, and participation in education, supervision, and professional development of medical staff.
- What is the location of the role?
- The role is located at University Hospital Waterford.
- What is the contract type for this role?
- The contract type is permanent.
- Who should be contacted for further information?
- Dr Des Fitzgerald, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, University Hospital Waterford. Contact email: Desmond.Fitzgerald@hse.ie
- What is the closing date for applications?
- 10 Sept 2026