Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine in Letterkenny
- Salary
- €238,221–€286,151 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 11 Sept 2026
About the Role
Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine
Location: Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Contract: 12 month Specified Purpose Contract
Eligibility Criteria: Registration as a specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in the specialties of Geriatric Medicine and general (internal) medicine.
The commitment will be 80% to a newly developed 110 bedded Older Persons in-patient unit located in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal and 20% integrated care activity to Letterkenny University Hospital which is located adjacent to the new Older Persons Unit. This arrangement will ensure strong integration between community and acute geriatric services.
The new unit will comprise of 50 short stay beds including rehabilitation, respite and step-down care from the acute hospital, it also includes a ten bedded dementia unit and 50 long stay residential beds and will open on a phased basis from quarter four 2026.
The post holder will lead the development of integrated pathways of care for older persons across the community, residential and acute care settings and will work with the existing Consultant Geriatricians in the acute setting to provide high quality, person-centred, evidence based healthcare to older people in Co. Donegal.
The successful candidate will have an opportunity to apply for the permanent post when advertised.
Requirements
Fluent English
Details
Salary: €238,221–€286,151 per year
Closing date: 11 Sept 2026
How to Apply
Informal Enquires to: Dr. Elisma Wilken, Clinical Director, Letterkenny University Hospital via email: elisma.wilken@hse.ie
Documents & Campaign Information
Frequently asked
- What are the eligibility criteria for this role?
- Registration as a specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in the specialties of Geriatric Medicine and general (internal) medicine.
- What is the contract type and tenure?
- 12 month Specified Purpose Contract
- What is the salary range for this role?
- €238,221–€286,151 per year
- What are the main duties of this role?
- The post holder will lead the development of integrated pathways of care for older persons across the community, residential and acute care settings and will work with the existing Consultant Geriatricians in the acute setting to provide high quality, person-centred, evidence based healthcare to older people in Co. Donegal.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- 11 Sept 2026