University Hospital Waterford invites applications for the position of Temporary Consultant Gastroenterologist and General Physician (Reference: UHWGAST226). This is a specified purpose wholetime opportunity within a leading acute hospital serving the South East region.
This Consultant role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality gastroenterology and general medical services, contribute to service development, and work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team in a busy regional hospital environment.
Job Overview
The Temporary Consultant Gastroenterologist and General Physician will provide specialist gastroenterology services alongside general internal medicine responsibilities at University Hospital Waterford. The postholder will play a key leadership role in patient care, clinical governance, teaching, and service improvement within the hospital.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Consultant seeking a defined-term role within a progressive and well-established acute hospital setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive gastroenterology and general medical services to inpatients and outpatients.
- Deliver high-quality endoscopy and specialist gastroenterology procedures.
- Participate in the on-call rota and acute medical take as required.
- Lead and support multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
- Supervise and mentor NCHDs and other clinical staff.
- Contribute to clinical audit, research, and service development initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with HSE policies, clinical governance standards, and quality frameworks.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registration as a Specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland (Gastroenterology and/or General Internal Medicine).
- Extensive experience in gastroenterology and general medicine at Consultant level.
- Demonstrated expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Commitment to teaching, training, and continuous professional development.
- Eligibility to work in Ireland.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary in line with the HSE Consultant salary scale (August 2025 rates) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.
- Specified Purpose Wholetime contract.
- Public sector pension scheme and associated superannuation benefits.
- Annual leave and public holiday entitlements in accordance with HSE guidelines.
- Opportunities for continuing medical education and professional development.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at University Hospital Waterford, part of the HSE Dublin and South East health region, serving counties Waterford, Tipperary South, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow and parts of South Dublin.
The hospital provides acute medical, surgical, and specialist services and plays a central role in healthcare delivery across the South East. The successful candidate will join a collaborative clinical environment focused on patient-centred care and service excellence.
Application Details
Before applying, please note that this opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
To apply, please contact:
Dr Ashraf Morcos, Consultant Gastroenterologist
Email: [email protected]
For informal enquiries, please send your CV to:
Sonya Hosey, Medical Manpower Officer
Email: [email protected]
Related File:
Job Specification UHWGAST226 (DOC, 148KB)
Proposed interview date: Two weeks following the closing date.
Apply via the official HSE careers portal before 11 March 2026, 5:00 PM.
